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Tee Times for Arizona Grand Golf Course

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

I’ve been looking at a few trips south in the coming weeks: first Mexico in March, then Arizona in April. That got me to reviewing and researching a few golf courses in phoenix.  A golf course booking for the Arizona Grand Golf Course led me to investigate a little further.

Tee Times for the Arizona Grand Golf Course (par 71, 6300 yards) are presently listed at $83.59 for a morning tee time on TeeTimes.net. This is a savings of 35% off the regular rates

Todd, a reviewer on our site, recently gave them a 4-star rating and wrote:

All in all, a fantastic course. I really like how they did the first hole because the tee box is in the center of the club house and bar. Puts a little pressure on that tee shot. The Par three 18th is an amazing hole, but not how I like to end a round. The 2 short Par 4s are drivable by an avg golfer if you cut the corner.

Apparently Todd’s reviews are very similar to Golf Digest who also gave the Arizona Grand Golf Course a 4-star rating.

Book a Tee Time at Arizona Grand Golf Course

Book a Tee Time at Arizona Grand Golf Course

Perhaps I will check it out myself in the spring.

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Golf in Palm Springs - Tahquitz Creek Tee Times

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The Taqhuitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs has two golf courses for your golfing pleasure. There is the Tahquitz Creek Resort Course and the Tahquitz Creek Legend Course. Both are great golf courses that should be considered while golfing in Palm Springs.

The Taquitz Creek Resort Course (6500 yards) is located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs and is described as the “Pride of Palm Springs”. A recent Palm Springs golfer posted a review on our TeeTimes.net site that reads:

“This course weaves between some classic Palm Springs mid century architecture. The course shoots one stroke harder than its younger sister The Resort Course. Lots of out of bounds and well placed traps keep your play honest and present challenges for all levels of players. If your game is in the tank the views of the area are well worth the price of green fees. Always a good value and a short drive from The City of Palm Springs one of the best value courses in the area.”

The Tahquitz Creek Legend Course (originally the Palm Springs Municipal) was designed by William Bell in the late 50’s, providing Palm Springs golfers with the quintessential Palm Springs golf experience. The Tahquitz Creek Legend Course provides a traditional layout with tree lined fairways and undulating greens. This 6,600 yard course features 40 challenging bunkers and memorable mountain views.

At the time of this posting, your tee time for the Tahquitz Creek Legend Course could be found for $75 while the Taquitz Creek Resort Course had tee times listed on our network at $99 per golf round.

Going to Palm Springs? Why don’t you play both Taquitz courses and send us your thoughts.

Tahquitz Creek Resort Course, Palm Springs

Tahquitz Creek Resort Course, Palm Springs

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Cascata Golf Club in Las Vegas - Is $400/round worth it?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

I was reviewing some golf course bookings over the weekend, and I found a golf reservation for Cascata Golf Club in Las Vegas. I was a little sticker shocked at the price — only $400 per round. While we appreciated the booking and we were glad we could help someone book their golf trip to Las Vegas, I am dying to know from those that have golfed at Cascata in the past… is it worth it?

The pictures look great. The reviews are out of this world. The opportunity… perhaps once in a lifetime for the everyday golfer. Is it worth it? Book your tee time at Cascata, and drop me a line.

Cascata Golf Club, Las Vegas

Cascata Golf Club, Las Vegas

Curious as to what the most expensive golf course in the world is? I was. The most expensive golf course that I could find was the Shadow Creek Golf Course which also is in Vegas (Shadow Creek is not on our network… yet). Pebble Beach in California (also not in our network… yet) comes in second at $475 per round.

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TPC Scottsdale Stadium Golf Course, Scottsdale AZ

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Every now and then it is fun to pretend that you are a world-class golfer. 18 holes at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Golf Course in Scottsdale AZ gives you this experience.

The TPC Scottsdale is a PGA TOUR Facility, and Home of the FBR Open (Formerly Phoenix Open) and features tournament conditions all year long. The golf course allows you to try and duplicate Tiger Wood`s hole-in-one from the 1997 Open, called “the shot heard around the world”.

Recently, one of our golfers wrote:

“[the TPC Scottsdale has a] fabulous layout and a real jewel amongst the Scottsdale offerings. PGA venue always in top shape. Great clubhouse and pro shop and fantastic restaurant. Should be on every visitor and local’s list. Not too far out and just a pleasure to tee it up where the pros do. Superb staff adds just the right amount of attentive service. A great day of golf - don’t miss it.”

Go ahead, book your tee time for the TPC Scottsdale Stadium golf course today.

Here is a picture of the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Golf Course…

TPC Scottsdale Stadium Golf Course

TPC Scottsdale Stadium Golf Course

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Doral Tee Times at the Doral Golf Course

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Having just posted about the Cabo San Lucas Country Club, listing it as a must play, I thought I would post a few of my other must play golf courses. Close to the top of my list include the multiple Doral Golf Courses in Miami, including:

Blue Monster Course at Doral

Great White Golf Course at Doral

Red Course at Doral

A quick description about the Doral Blue Monster…

“The Blue Monster, home of the 2007 WGC-CA Championship, has hosted prestigious PGA Tour events for the past 40 years. In fact, virtually every great name in golf has had a moment of glorious personal triumph on this world-class track. Originally designed by Dick Wilson, and later restored by Raymond Floyd, golfers won`t find a more challenging or spectacular golf course. At 7,125 yards from the tournament tees, and with a series of strategically placed bunkers, both length and finesse are needed to score well on this historic course. The Blue Monster features long fairways, undulating green, a deep Bermuda rough and a unique assortment of water hazards. The famous 18th hole, with its signature fountain, was ranked by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top 100 Holes in the World.”

Blue Monster at Doral

Blue Monster at Doral

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Tee Times in Mexico for the Cabo San Lucas Country Club

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

I am going to Mexico in a few weeks time, and I am trying to decide which golf course to play. High on my “must play” list is the Cabo San Lucas Country Club in Cabo San Lucas.

This Cabo golf course is described as a …

“sensational Dye Championship course offers stunning views of Land`s End, San Lucas Bay and the Sea of Cortez. It flows gently through groves of magnificent Palo Blanco trees and stately cardon cactus, accented by lush expanses of sprawling fairways and sparkling lakes. Coupled with small greens, over eighty bunkers and several large transition areas, Raven Golf club at Cabo San Lucas can challenge the most experienced golfer and yet lend itself to be enjoyed by all who love to play the game.”

Sounds wonderful.

Cabo San Lucas Golf Course

Cabo San Lucas Golf Course

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Arbutus Ridge Golf Club

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club on Vancouver Island is one of my favourite golf courses on the Island. Located in Cobble Hill just outside of Victoria,  Arbutus Ridge has been described as having a ‘great layout’, and ‘world-class views. However, for me what makes Arbutus Ridge a must play is the fact that you can play the course year round thanks to the warm winters that Sourthern Vancouver Island receives. We played a few rounds between Christmas and New Years one year, and that was extremely enjoyable (a true rarity for Canadian and BC Golf Courses).

Some Summer rounds at Arbutus Ridge can presently be booked on our website starting at $77/rd. Book your Arbutus Ridge Tee Time today.

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, Victoria BC

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, Victoria BC

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Review - Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna

Monday, August 10th, 2009

A week up in the Okanagan: picked cherries, sat on the beach, played one of the Okanagan’s best golf courses in the Harvest Golf Club … yes… it was a good vacation.

The Harvest Golf Club in East Kelowna has won numerous awards over the years. The golf was a little smokey, but then… so was the entire Okanagan Valley. At least that was what I was able to use as an excuse as my Okanagan golf game left a little to be desired.  The golf course on the other hand, was in fine condition.

I had hoped to spend a fair bit of time on the beach while in the Okanagan, but unfortunately, this also translated into my golf game. Harvest Golf Club features large undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers. It would have been a great round of golf in my game was in better condition.

If you are looking to golf in the Okanagan, I would recommend the Harvest Golf Club. Stop in at the club house and browse from a wide selection. Make sure you speak with the staff, they are very knowledgeable and polite. Click here to book a tee time at Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna.

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Okanagan Here I Come - Harvest Golf Club & Gallagher’s Canyon look out

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

I am off to the BC Okanagan tomorrow, the land of great wine, sandy beaches, and some amazing BC Golf Courses. It appears as though these once hidden gems are starting to get discovered. Why just in the last few hours we facilitated Okanagan tee times for golfers from Palm Desert, Calgary, and as far away as Beijing, China.

I am not sure how much free time I will have, but I hope that I could at least take in one of Harvest Golf Club (Kelowna) or Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Course (Kelowna). I have not played either of these Okanagan Golf Courses previously, but I have heard great things about them.

Gallaghers Canyon Golf Course, Kelowna BC

Gallagher's Canyon Golf Course, Kelowna BC

Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna BC

Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna BC

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Atlantic City Country Club, NJ

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

This Atlantic City Golf Club is filled with history. Established in 1897, the golf course is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf courses in North America. It is also the first golf course on which a ‘birdie’ was made in 1899. The Atlantic City Country Club is one of New Jersey’s best golf courses. In fact, Golf Week Magazine named the Atlantic City CC the number one public daily fee golf course in all of New Jersey.

Only recently, the golf course was opened to the public. The golf course offers great views of the Atlantic City and plays a challenging par 70, 6577 yards from the back tees. Summertime, off-peak rates are as low as $175. Book your Atlantic City tee time today.

Atlantic City Country Club, NJ

Atlantic City Country Club, NJ

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