Phoenix 2009 Official Visitors Guide - (Page 76) GOLF A BRIGHT SPOT FOR GOLFERS Golf in the Sonoran Desert is a panoramic slide show that makes you pause on every tee. So don’t be surprised if you find yourself reluctant to walk off the course—we have that effect on everyone. COURTESY OF THE PHOENICIAN The Phoenician Golf Club The Scottish invented golf, but Phoenicians may have perfected it. Greater Phoenix is home to more than 200 golf courses, many designed by legends of the game, such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Pete Dye. And thanks to our famously sunny weather, you can hit the links absolutely any time of year. The beauty and variety of Greater Phoenix’s courses set the standard by which all other golf destinations are measured.This is desert golf at its best, with emerald green fairways set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and towering cactuses. 76 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Whether you want to enjoy a laid-back round at a municipal facility or test your skills on a championship layout, you’ll find a course to match your style and budget. Some courses occupy canyons where civilization feels a world away, while others are part of opulent resorts where you can indulge yourself with a post-round spa treatment. Wonderful weather. Spectacular scenery. Unmatched variety. No wonder the National Golf Foundation dubbed Greater Phoenix the “Golf Capital of the World.” For more information about golf, please see the chart and listings on the following pages. COURSE SYLLABUS The Greater Phoenix golf scene offers everything under the sun. To order your free Phoenix Golf Guide, call toll-free (877) CALL-PHX or visit our website at VISITPHOENIX.COM. (877) CALL-PHX http://www.VISITPHOENIX.COM
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