| If you love golf like I do you need to visit the beautiful state of Arizona, in particular the Phoenix regional area. With over 325 sun filled days a year and more than 300 golf courses in the area this is truly a golf lover's dream. As a matter of fact a number of golfers on the PGA Tour call Phoenix home. The famous golf club manufacturer PING is also located here in Scottsdale.
Now to the point, if you come to Phoenix in the summer you won't believe how cheap green fees can be. What, you say… am I crazy! Well, maybe a little, but at that time of year would you believe you can actually play 18 holes of golf on some courses for under $10.00! With the many different golf courses in the Phoenix area there is alot of competition between courses to draw in golfers. I have actually played Springfield Lakes in Chandler a number of times this summer for $12.50. That's eighteen holes with a cart and I have heard them offering deals for $8.00!
Playing summer golf in Phoenix just comes down to common sense, tee off as early in the morning as you can. July, August and September are the hottest months here. Tee off by 6am and you should have it made. Be aware that some courses do not allow tee times earlier than 6am. There are several advantages to this and here they are: 1) Low-cost golf, what more do I need to say. 2) If you got your tee time far enough in advance you should be the first one on the course. That means there is no one in front of you. 3) In addition to number 2, if you are the first one on the course and tee off at 5:30am you're through by 9am before it gets unbarebly warm.
Depending on the course, expect to pay anywhere from 15 to 75 dollars for a round. Keep in mind that golf courses such as Dinosaur in Gold Canyon and Troon in Scottsdale can be well over $200 per round in the winter. See why I like summer golf!
If you are coming from out of state this is also the least expensive time of year for both air fare and hotels/resorts. It's not uncommon to reserve a room at a resort for half the winter time price. After golf you relax in the pool with your preferred cocktail.
Let me leave you with a few other summer golfing words of advice. Bring a lot of water and stay hydrated, dehydration can sneak up on you rapidly. Wear plenty of 30spf sunscreen and a wide brimmed sun-hat is also recommended. Sun shades are also a must. I hope to see you on the links!
Ken Schmidt is a Realtor with West USA Realty in the Phoenix Arizona area. He specializes in golf course communities in the entire Phoenix area. Find out more by logging intoArizona Golf Course Communities.http://golfcoursehomesaz.com |
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