Troon, November/December 2017

26 TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE 27 A major golf course renovation project at The Phoenician in Scottsdale will start this January with plans to reopen next October The work will reconfigure the layout from the current 27 holes to 18 holes with new tees new greens and re contoured fairways The project follows the summer 2016 renovation of all Phoenician main building guestrooms and casitas the remodel of The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician the only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond hotel in the greater Phoenix area and the refurbishment of the resorts signature public areas Relish Burger Bistro above located upstairs in the golf clubhouse and home to memorable burgers and an extensive craft beer list will remain open until it is also renovated next summer 480 423 2449 www GolfThePhoenician com Theres a chance for a hole in one on every par 3 but to do it on the island green at Poston Buttes 169 yard 17th is something very special Its one of the highlights at this Gary Panks designed layout in Florence an hour southeast of Sky Harbor International Airport The clubs Anthem Grille named Best New Restaurant on a Public Golf Course by Golf Inc Magazine in 2016 is a casual gathering place for golfers and local residents The 6000 squarefoot eatery which offers inside and al fresco dining specializes in Neapolitan Style pizza The course namesake Charles Poston played a key role in establishing Arizona as a territory back in 1863 and is buried near the course 520 723 1880 www PostonButteGC com These three nines in Scottsdale have long been known for superb conditioning fair design and being just plain fun to play Getting around each of them is almost as interesting as playing you can walk or ride in a cart but you can also cruise around on Segways GolfBoards Golf Bikes and brand new Turf Riders The expansive practice facility is home to Friday Night Lights a family oriented event held on select evenings each winter and spring when kids and adults can hit balls play a nine hole glow putt course and participate in 20 minute putting and chipping clinics A fully stocked golf shop has the very latest apparel while the adjacent Brittlebush Bar and Grill which offers sweeping views of the golf course and nearby mountains was recently renovated and is open daily for lunch and cocktails 480 922 9283 www KierlandGolf com Located 35 minutes south of Phoenix this stellar layout is still reaping the rewards from a well received enhancement program completed in 2015 The work included bunker renovations new tee boxes on six holes expanded fairway landing areas and a complete redesign of the par 3 17th hole A new hybrid practice facility converts to a six hole short course called miniDunes in the afternoon The facility offers stay play packages with the nearby Harrahs Casino and Resort which added more rooms and a new spa during a recent renovation The course is ranked fifth on GOLF Magazines 2016 2017 Best Courses You Can Play in Arizona list and 84th on that publications 2016 2017 Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the United States 480 367 8949 www AkChinSouthernDunes com THE PHOENICIAN POSTON BUTTE GOLF CLUB AK CHIN SOUTHERN DUNES GOLF CLUB THE WESTIN KIERLAND GOLF CLUB 5 6 7 8