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Gold Canyon Gold Resort

Nestled along the mountainside, the unique Casitas of the Gold Canyon Golf Resort offer a variety of amenities such as in-room spas, fireplaces, and even private patios with splendid views of the golf course or the majestic mountains. You can tee it up on 36 holes of championship golf set against the pristine desert backdrop of the legendary Superstition Mountains. Both championship courses combine challenging layouts with panoramic vistas of this natural desert setting. The numerous canyons will put your game to an exciting test. And, after a day of golf, you can enjoy the resort's two restaurants for an enjoyable evening. Whether you are looking for fine dining at Kokopelli's or a casual dinner at Greenwoods Sports Bar & Grill, you'll enjoy Gold Canyon's offerings.

The Dinosaur Mountain course (14th fairway pictured above), the #1 ranked Public Golf Course in Arizona, takes golfers into the high Sonoran desert environment. The course wraps around picturesque Dinosaur Mountain with dramatic elevation changes that are breathtaking. And the views from holes 4 and 5 will leave you anxiously awaiting your next round on this incredible course.

The Sidewinder course runs through the land's natural arroyos and dry creek beds and features a number of elevated tee shots from the scenic slopes of Dinosaur Mountain. Native cholla and prickly pear cacti as well as mesquite and palo verde trees line the course, providing a pristine desert golf experience. You'll find the creative design demanding and exhilarating.

Of our catalog of over 200 vacation packages, THIS IS OUR BEST VALUE!
Enjoy this 4-Star Golf Vacation at a 3-Star price!

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Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Experience the essence of sunny Arizona at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, whose picturesque silhouette is inspired by the nearby Phoenix Mountain Reserve. The luxurious resort offers 735 spacious guestrooms, suites and casitas. The resort also features a full-service spa, beauty salon, unique food & beverage options, and a variety of shopping choices nearby.

Enjoy a Troon Golf experience at the Kierland Golf Club for true desert golf. This dramatic 27 hole layout gives a little of everything as emerald green fairways are etched into golden-colored desert grasses. Ever-changing elevations, three hundred bunkers, lakes, dry desert washes, and strands of desert trees are sure to hold your attention.

For those looking for more golfing variety, we can build a Modified Golf -Around package incorporating several nearby upscale courses including Troon North, Wildfire, Grayhawk, Lookout Mountain and the TPC of Scottsdale.


Four Seasons Resort at Troon North

High in the Sonoran Desert, this exquisite Four Seasons resort treats you to the ultimate in luxury living and world-class golf. Relax in Southwestern-style casitas, dine with heartbeat-skipping views, bask in sun-drenched weather and astonishing scenery, and rise to the challenge of the celebrated Troon North Golf Club which lies at your door step. In the cooling foothills of Pinnacle Peak, the 5-Star Four Seasons Resort offers a truly handcrafted desert resort experience. The spa is a refuge of head-to-toe pampering. Intuitive service adds freedom to every moment.

The Monument Course opened in 1990. Conceived by the legendary golfer Tom Weiskopf and architect Jay Morrish, this 7,028-yard, par-72 course has five sets of tees to provide a challenge for both low and high handicap players.

The Pinnacle Course, (pictured above) also designed by Tom Weiskopf, opened in 1996 and is a 7,044-yard, par-72 course that has five sets of tees with the most forward ones playing to 4,980 yards.

Four Seasons Resorts are the ultimate in luxury - as is golf at Troon North! Contact us today for availability - and occasional specials!


Sheraton Golf Resort at Wildhorse Pass

In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, experience Arizona's most unique resort. One of our newest golf resorts, the 500-room Sheraton Resort at Wildhorse Pass, is located in the Gila River Indian Community and offers a cultural experience in a luxurious setting. Immerse yourself at Aji, the Native American spa, ride horseback at the equestrian center, visit the nearby casino, relax at one of four resort pools and dine at the award-winningrestaurant, Kai. The resort features a 2 mile long river meandering throughout the resort that transports guests to the Whirlwind Golf Club and Wild Horse Pass Casino.

Managed by Troon Golf, the 36 hole Whirlwind Golf Club is sensitively designed to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community and is just a 7-iron shot away from the resort. Course architect Gary Panks artfully blends saguaro, palo verde, mesquite and cottonwood trees with native grasses and rolling terrain to create a challenging, fair and memorable round. The Cattail Course challenges the golfer with deep canyons and pristine lakes and incorporates the 2.5 mile, man-made recreation of the original Gila River. The Devil's Claw Course is a masterpiece to challenge players of all levels while maintaining a sense of fairness and playability. Devil's Claw encompasses 242 acres of land comprised of 92 acres of turfed area and 150 acres of native landscape enhanced by indigenous grasses and plants, and stands of Mesquite, Saguaro, Palo Verde and Cottonwoods.

Treat yourself to one of Arizona's newest upscale golf resorts!


J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

The Desert Ridge Resort contains all four elements of nature - fire, water, earth and sky - woven into the beautiful Sonoran Desert surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. The expansive grand lobby, four acres of turquoise pools and shimmering waterways, lazy river and serpentine slide and the luxurious two-story Revive Spa, Wildfire Golf Club featuring 36 holes of championship golf, 8-court tennis pavilion and ten distinct dining experiences including the Blue Sage (contemporary Southwestern cuisine), Ristorante Tuscany (provincial Tuscan Italian cuisine), Roy's Restaurant (Hawaiian/Asian fusion) and the Meritage Steakhouse. Other casual eateries including a poolside grill with live music assure that the resort has something for every mood and appetite. Beautifully appointed guest rooms with a private patio or balcony overlooking wildflower gardens, pools, golf courses and mountains lend to the luxury of a J.W. Marriott experience.

Wildfire Faldo Course. The 4-Star, par 71 layout built in 2003 sits on a 174-acre site and offers a slight variation from typical Sonoran Desert-theme courses. It features generous fairways, large bent grass greens and tee boxes. The surrounding mountains and century-old saguaro cacti as well as 106 sand bunkers reminiscent of the Australian sand belt courses provide a spectacular setting for the golf course and golfing guests.

Wildfire Palmer Course.
This 4-Star course (also built in 2003) is a desert-style course of championship length (7,170 yards), with generous fairways and large (average size 7,000 square feet) bent-grass greens, the Palmer Course features from four to six tee boxes on every hole, challenging all levels of golfing skill.

The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is our newest offering and is a perfect golf & spa escape!


The Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs

The Pointe Hilton at Tapatio provides a dramatic mountaintop setting overlooking the Valley of the Sun! The Pointe Hilton offers you elegant resort living amidst cascading waterfalls and tropical pools and all the amenities and great on-site golf. The Pointe offers you three award-winning restaurants, the signature Tocaloma Spa, a complete fitness center, 8 pools, tennis, horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.

The spectacular 4-star Lookout Mountain Golf Club carved out of the hills surrounding the resort gives you a dramatic Mediterranean setting on the terraced slopes of the Phoenix North Mountain Preserve with striking desert scenery. This course is consistently rated among Arizona's Top 20 and is home to several annual celebrity tournaments.

For those looking for more golfing variety, we can build a Modified Golf-Around package incorporating several nearby upscale courses including Troon North, Kierland, Grayhawk and the TPC of Scottsdale. Enjoy the comfort of 'on-site' golf on some days and the variety of nearby courses on other days.


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