Archive for the Golf Course Information Category
Rancho Mañana Honored as Top 50 Courses
18. February 2010 by admin.
CAVE CREEK, AZ — Arizona Golf Course, Rancho Mañana Golf Club, has been honored by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Courses for Women” in the current March 2010 issue. Listed as #38 in the country, Rancho Mañana is one of only three Arizona courses to make the list. Criteria for the honor includes course design, multiple tees with USGA slope ratings for women, minimal forced carries from the forward tees and run-up areas to most or all greens.
“Based on the quality of nominees that include past winners and Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses, this is quite an honor,” said Dale Samar, General Manager of the club. “It’s really a tribute to the wonderful staff we have in all departments. We’re fortunate to have a great course surrounded by beautiful native desert terrain and a staff that really cares about providing conditioning and service to match. We have what I consider an experience that truly represents golf in the Arizona desert.”
Rancho Mañana has also been a past honoree from GOLF for Women Magazine as a “Top 50 Courses for Women” in 2007 and 2000.
Golf Digest is distributed nationally with a current circulation of 1.65 million. Subscription information is available at 1-800-PAR-GOLF or www.GolfDigest.com .
Rancho Mañana Golf Club, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in historic Cave Creek, Arizona, just minutes from Scottsdale and Phoenix, features an 18-hole, par 70, championship course with dramatic elevation changes, spectacular views and unspoiled desert terrain. Tee times can be made by calling 480-488-0398 or online at www.ranchomanana.com.
Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club Acquired by JSH Time, LLC
23. December 2009 by admin.
Superstition Mountain, Ariz. – JSH Time LLC, a privately held Arizona LLC acquired the award-winning, 36-hole Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club. The new ownership entity of Superstition Mountain will continue to operate Superstition Mountain as a world class facility, and utilizing the recently adopted membership plan that allows for daily fee club guest starting times on one golf course while the second course will remain exclusive for current and new members.
“The new ownership of Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club brings stability and long term direction for this spectacular facility,” said Doc Belitz, Vice President of Operations for OB Sports Golf Management. “The new ownership is dedicated to continuing to providing a world-class golf experience at Superstition Mountain. Now is the time to play…and certainly with full golf memberships starting at $15,000, there has never been a better time to join Superstition Mountain Country Club.”
For those looking to experience Superstition Mountain as a daily fee club guest, starting times are available and current rates range from $120 to $180, ($90 to $110 for Arizona residents). In the current economic climate, the creation of more accessible forms of membership have quickly become an industry-wide trend as clubs look for additional member prospects and new round generation via daily fee play. Starting time reservations can be made by calling the golf shop at 480-983-1411. Membership opportunities are also available with initiation fees starting as low as $15,000 for a full golf membership.
Superstition Mountain Golf Club features two Nicklaus Design golf courses, The Prospector and Lost Gold. The Prospector Golf Course, which opened in 1998, combined the creative skills of Jack Nicklaus and his son Gary. Prospector has been the site of the 2002 Countrywide Tradition tournament and the home of the LPGA Safeway International from 2004 to 2008. Recently, the Prospector was honored as one of the Top 100 Residential Courses in the Country by Golfweek for 2009. In 1999, Jack Nicklaus teamed with son Jack Jr. to design The Lost Gold course at Superstition Mountain. The links-style course offers generous fairways, slightly smaller greens (compared to The Prospector) and strategic bunker placements. This year, the Lost Gold Course was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Private courses in Arizona” by Desert Golf.
For more tee times, memberships or more information on Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club, call 480-983-1411 or visit www.superstitionmtngc.com.
Superstition Mountain Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 31 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States and Mexico. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com or call (480) 948-1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports or follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf
Rancho Manana Toy Drive
2. December 2009 by admin.
CAVE CREEK, AZ –Rancho Mañana Golf Club will again conduct its annual toy drive from November 29th through December 15th 2009 Rancho Rewards members will receive a special $49 rate Monday – Thursday (an extra $10 off their already reduced rate of $59) and $59 Friday – Sunday (an extra $10 off the already reduced rate of $69 for bringing in a new, unwrapped toy when playing golf. Regular public rates are $95.
This is the 5th annual toy drive for Rancho Mañana. “More than 500 toys have been collected during the first four years, said Dale Samar, General Manager. “We expect to have one of the biggest years yet for toys as we have a whole tournament participating in drive this year.”
Rancho Mañana Golf Club, located in the high Sonoran
Desert, in historic
Cave Creek,
Arizona, boasts some of the state’s most breathtaking views and challenging holes of golf.
Situated along an original Pony Express stop and U.S. Cavalry watering hole, Rancho Mañana Golf Club has continually ranked among Golf Digest’s “Places To Play” and regarded as “One of Arizona’s Most Scenic Golf Courses”.
It is an experience that truly represents golf in the
Arizona
Desert.
The Rancho Rewards program is free to all Arizona residents. Golfers may register for the program by joining the Rancho Mañana email club or signing up in the golf shop. Tee times can be made at www.ranchomanana.com or by phone at 480-488-0398.
Rancho Manana Golf Club Adds Twitter
26. June 2009 by admin.
Rancho Manana Golf Club, located in Cave Creek Arizona, has started to twitter. The short posts on the popular format will primarily consist of quick golf tips, course updates, course conditions, and possibly course specials. “We are really excited about the quick and easy way we can update our customers and provide them with golf game improvements in a fairly effortless way” said Dale Samar, Rancho Manana’s General Manager. The information not only goes to the course’s “followers”(a twitter term) but the latest posts also show up on the course website’s home page. “This will be enormously helpful in communicating things like frost delays during the cooler months. I can do all this right from my cell phone.” added Samar.
Rancho Manana has been highly recognized as one of Arizona’s most scenic golf courses with breathtaking views, dramatic elevation changes, and unspoiled desert terrain. For tee times or more golf course information, visit www.ranchomanana.com or call 480-488-0398.
Southwest Section PGA Summer Pass
18. May 2009 by admin.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – The Southwest Section PGA announced today that new summer pricing has been introduced for the 2009 golf pass, which will offer discounted tee times at up to 75 courses in the Phoenix area through Oct. 31, 2009.
Additionally, for a limited time, anyone who purchases a Summer Golf Pass (by May 31) will be entered into a drawing for a 2010 FBR Open Members Club hospitality package, which includes two Members Club tickets per day, complimentary food and beverage and one VIP parking pass.
“This is the first time that we have reduced the price of the golf pass strictly for the summer months,” said Joel Schafer, Southwest Section PGA board member. “We feel this is a great way to give golfers more options on discounted golf and the chance to see the exceptional value that the SWS Golf Pass offers.”
The cost of the pass is $75 and can be purchased directly at participating courses, which can be found on the Southwest Section PGA website at www.SWSGolfPass.com.
The Southwest Section PGA also is encouraging everyone to use their website to book tee times online, which will offer a “Best Rate Guarantee” at participating courses. The SWS Best Rate Guarantee pledges to provide the best rate offered through any indirect website, or any other offer made available to the general public.
The Southwest Section PGA Golf Pass program began in 1994 as a means of bringing some clarity and consistency to the myriad golf discount programs that had flooded the market in Arizona. On average the Section sells more than 20,000 Golf Passes annually, accounting for more than 200,000 golf rounds each year. Currently the Golf Pass is honored at 75 Arizona golf courses. Under the current Golf Pass Program, Pass holders receive a 25-percent discount off the posted weekend rates at participating courses and 50-percent discount off weekday golf rates. Some courses such as Rancho Manana Golf Club offer larger discounts during certain periods throughout the year. Rancho Manana has passes for sale in the golf shop and can be reached at 480-488-0398.
Money raised from Golf Pass sales is used by the Southwest Section PGA to support Junior Golf, the Golf Industry Association, the Cactus and Pine Foundation and other programs designed to ensure the continued health and growth of the golf industry in Arizona.
For more information about the Southwest Section Summer Golf Pass go to www.swsgolfpass.com , or call the Southwest Section PGA office at 480-443-9002. An entire list of Arizona Golf Courses can easily be found with links to all golf courses at www.arizonasgolfcourses.com .
Lower Spring Rates Begin at Rancho Manana Golf Club
5. May 2009 by admin.
Rancho Manana’s lower May rates take effect starting May 4, 2009. According to General Manager, Dale Samar, “We lower them every year at this time and it really gives golfers looking for a true desert golf experience in
Arizona a great value.
The weather is still nice and the rates are low.”
The rates are $85 before 1:00 and $65 after 1:00 everyday.
Rancho Manana also offers a twilight rate of $39 after 2:30 pm daily.
“It’s really not a true twilight rate as there is plenty of time to finish 18 holes this time of year but it does cool off nicely on the back nine for players”.
For more information on Rancho Manana Golf Club visit www.ranchomanana.com or for information on all Arizona Golf Courses, visit www.arizonasgolfcourses.com .
Golf World Names Top Arizona Golf Courses
11. February 2009 by admin.
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club of Fountain Hills was recently named one of the top Public golf courses by GolfWorld Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2009. The magazine listed the top 50 courses in three categories including public, private, and resort. There were four other public courses the made the list including Grayhawk Golf Club, Eagle Mountain Golf Club, the Raven at South Mountain and Las Sendas Golf Club. We offer our kudos for those that made the list.
We thought there should be one more category for the survey called “Best Value.”
Courses such as Rancho Manana Golf Club that has peak fees less than $140 and after 1:00 fees of $105 and twilight fees for as little as $59 (all during the peak Feb-March Arizona season) and it has some of the best views and conditions along with very few holes that are surrounded by homes - only native desert. It is a true favorite among both locals and visitors that play it.
Others that would make the list for “Best Value” include Sanctuary Golf Course in Scottsdale, Club West Golf Club in Phoenix, Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear. Although it can be a little chilly during the winter months, one of the best values anywhere is StoneRidge Golf Course in Prescott Valley – it has everything, length, challenge, and views – all for less and often significantly less than $69. Sedona Golf Resort is also a great value with peak rates of $105.
Arizona Golf Course contact and website information is available quickly and easily at www.arizonasgolf.com
Rancho Manana Golf Club Offers Replay Card
2. February 2009 by admin.
Rancho Manana Golf Club Offers Replay Card
Rancho Manana Golf Club is offering “The Best Replay Card Ever!” Every player at the popular Phoenix Scottsdale area course, receives card with three replay options – same day for $25, next day for $69, or any day for 20 percent off with a maximum rate of $99. During February and March the savings from the regular $139 rate is actually almost 29 percent.
“Golfers really enjoy the golf course and often say that they would like to have another try at it during their stay in Arizona. We put this special program together to make it more affordable to play multiple golf rounds at Rancho Manana Golf Club during their visit,” stated, Dale Samar, General Manager of the Golf Course.
Rancho Mañana Golf Club, located in the high Sonoran Desert, in historic Cave Creek, Arizona, boasts some of the state’s most breathtaking views and challenging holes of golf. Situated along an original Pony Express stop and U.S. Cavalry watering hole, Rancho Mañana Golf Club has continually ranked among Golf Digest’s “Places To Play” and regarded as “One of Arizona’s Most Scenic Golf Courses”. It is an experience that truly represents golf in the Arizona Desert.
For tee times, call Rancho Mañana Golf Club at 480-488-0398 or visit www.ranchomanana.com .
Arizona Golf Course Phone Numbers
31. December 2008 by admin.
Arizona golf course phone numbers can be easily located on another website called ArizonasGolfCourses.com . Just like the GolfCourseWebPages website, all metro area courses are included and can easily be found by course name or by the city in which they are located. However, all golf courses can be found without knowing the name ahead of time like many of the golf database based sites that are available online. More golf course reviews will be added shortly.
Arizona Golf Information
12. December 2008 by admin.
Arizona golf courses offer one of the best and most diverse varieties of golf in the country with more than 300 courses, most of which are located within 90 minutes of the Phoenix area. There are numerous choices of price, service and layout options to satisfy players of every skill level. These Phoenix Scottsdale area courses create a golf vacation paradise unmatched anywhere in the world.
However, finding information on the large variety of golf courses can be a challenge because so much information is based on third parties that edit out many of the courses that may not fit with the golf packages that are being sold by that particular website. Due to this reason, there was a website created that contains direct links to all Arizona Golf Courses that allows golfers to reach nearly every golf course website in less than three clicks. The GolfCourseWebPages site also provides helpful links to golf sites for nearly every state. We’ll bring you more golf course information shortly but it’s time to tee it up!
