I will be going to Phoenix in a few weeks to see my best friend and to go on vacation with my family. There certainly is no shortage of things to do in the Valley of the Sun, and golf is plentiful there. I have played all of the big names there - TPC Scottsdale(home of the infamous 16th hole), Troon North, and GrayHawk (if you go - go to Phil's Grill-as in Mickelson-he's a member there. I also found a price tag in Tiger Woods' opened and unlocked locker for $300 for jeans).
Also, there are more In-and-Out Burgers there than I can count. Heaven!
After all of those big courses, my favorite to play is a fun little gem called Mountain Shadows Golf Club. This is an executive course, but it is groomed like an actual course, and has some very interesting holes.It is a par 56, 3,081-yard test of everything from a 5 iron to putter.The upkeep is amazing, and every time I have played there, it tests my short game like no other course. I like that most of the holes are from the 80 - 120 yard range, and there are sets of tees that can test your short game if you want. They have a full pro shop, a short driving range, and putting green, and everything else you might need. Try out this place, in the shadow of Camelback Mountain. It's a whole lot of fun. If you played it, let me know what you think of it!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
It's been awhile...
Yes, it has been a few months, but I ran into a very busy record breaking season for our HS golf team. We had our best record in 20 years and did very well. I am extremely proud of the student-athletes that I teach and coach.
The 2012 PGA season has started, and I couldn't be happier with Kyle Stanley and Phil Michelson. Some people don't believe in karma, but you have to wonder if it exists with these two. Also, Tiger's putting on Sunday at Pebble tells me he still has a way to go.
I am looking forward to the Golf Show at the IX center. I don't really go there to buy, I go to look and people watch. I find it amazing how some people will gravitate toward the newest, hottest toy thinking it will fix their game. It will definitely help, but not fix all. People watching is always great as well.
Finally, there is a very interesting article about a women (LPGA pro) who was dressed 5 different ways and was treated 5 different ways when she went to play golf at a public course in this month's issue of Golf Digest. Very interesting, and very informative. Makes you think.
Look for weekly updates as I get back in the swing of things. I hope to be golfing in a month with all of you.
The 2012 PGA season has started, and I couldn't be happier with Kyle Stanley and Phil Michelson. Some people don't believe in karma, but you have to wonder if it exists with these two. Also, Tiger's putting on Sunday at Pebble tells me he still has a way to go.
I am looking forward to the Golf Show at the IX center. I don't really go there to buy, I go to look and people watch. I find it amazing how some people will gravitate toward the newest, hottest toy thinking it will fix their game. It will definitely help, but not fix all. People watching is always great as well.
Finally, there is a very interesting article about a women (LPGA pro) who was dressed 5 different ways and was treated 5 different ways when she went to play golf at a public course in this month's issue of Golf Digest. Very interesting, and very informative. Makes you think.
Look for weekly updates as I get back in the swing of things. I hope to be golfing in a month with all of you.
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