Ryan Stemsrud has been named general manager of Sterling Grove Golf and Country Club, a new semi-private club currently under development in Surprise, Ariz., northwest of Phoenix. The 18-hole Nicklaus designed golf course is scheduled to open in January of 2021, and the 21,000 square-foot clubhouse is slated to open in the summer/early fall of…
The clubhouse experience has become a primary focus in driving golfer satisfaction and more importantly customer delight. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes continues to push forward with the hiring of a very experienced and talented Executive Chef. The facility recently welcomed Don Stansell as the club’s new executive chef. Stansell will oversee menu creation, food preparation, service…
Scott Jenkins, Tournament Chairman, of the Waste Management Phoenix Open recently announced that the tournament has every intention of hosting fans for the February 1 – 7, 2021 event. Although most of the hospitality tents and stands won’t be included, this is good news for the tournament and the entire valley. Because the situation can…
There hasn’t been a back-to-back winner in the Arizona Open since the legendary Johnny Bulla accomplished the feat in 1959. In order for defending champion Charlie Beljan to pull off the repeat, he will need to emerge victorious against one of the strongest fields ever to tee it up in the state championship when the…
Troon® is embracing the single-rider revolution with a newly formed partnership with Phat Scooters and several Arizona courses are already participating. Phat Scooters is a Tempe, Arizona-based company that produces a series of fun-to-ride, all-electric, single-rider scooters, including Phat Golf Scooters. The growing single-rider movement naturally fits physical distancing practices, offers golfers a faster pace…
Troon®, the leader in club management, development, and marketing, announces the return of the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series, a multi-tournament series providing high-level amateurs a chance to compete throughout the year. The 2020-21 Troon Saguaro Amateur Series has grown to feature seven events in three states. The Grapevine Amateur, the first event of the 2020-21…
For golfers looking to save on green fees during the summer, Troon® is offering its 2020 Arizona Summer Troon Card program. As part of the program and in an effort to help those in need during these challenging times, Troon will donate $50 to St. Mary’s Food Bank from every 2020 Arizona Summer Troon Card…
Arizona has quickly become known for locally brewed beer and golf courses have started to feature some of the best Arizona brews from local Arizona based breweries. The craft beer industry has really grown in recent years and because most golf courses are operated as local small businesses, it is a perfect fit. Golf has…
Golf is meant to be fun and there is nothing more exciting than the feeling you get cruising around the links on a single rider vehicle. There are now so many options including two wheeled scooters such as the Phat Scooter which looks like someone took two golf cart tires and stuck them on each…
There are certainly times that it is important to stay connected while on the course and the worst thing that can happen is to have your phone battery go dead. The good news is that many courses have upgraded their golf carts to help accommodate the technology needs of the modern golfer. Golf cart manufacturers…
Arizona 2020 Golf Course Overseeding Dates
The AZ GOLF EXPERIENCE is proud to provide golfers with the overseeding dates for many of the most popular daily fee and resort courses within the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas for the Fall 2020. A full explanation of the overseeding process is also provided along with the list of closures for each golf course: AZ…
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