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| Turquoise Valley Golf Course & RV Park -- Hidden Gem |
| Review by: Gary Bailey |
One of the best golf values I have seen. #1 hole is the worst hole on the course, with a ridiculous left to right sloping green that is impossible to hold. Make bogey here and you have a chance for a good round. After that, the architect did a good job of squeezing 8 holes into the available terrain. The real ambience of this course starts with #11, a long carry over a wash to a par 3. #10 is a drivable par 4 that could be improved a bit by narrowing the fairway to make it a bit more risky to go for the green. The rest of the back 9 is very well done, except for # 18, which is a pretty lame par 4. And then there is THE RATTLER, a very good par 6. Long hitters can get there in 3, setting up an eagle putt. But the 3rd is mostly carry over water. Overall one of the best courses I have played, especially for the money. |
| From Osburn Id USA |
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| Foothills Golf Club, The -- Foothills Golf Club |
| Review by: Arthur L. |
I started golfing at the Foothills Golf Club in South Phoenix about months ago. I was originally drawn to the course because of discounts offered by the AGPA (no longer selling disount cards) and now the Phoenix Golfers Club. When you are a member, your rates are about 1/2 off the regular price. Furthermore, twilight rates begin one hour earlier for members.
First, there is a terrific expansive driving range where you hit the balls down into a "valley" below. You can hit from both sides of the range. So when the ground needs repair (or replenishment of grass) from one side, you go to the other. So there's always ample fresh from which you can create your divots :-)
The views are truly breathtaking along the course. The fairways are well maintained and the greens are quite true and fast.
On Mondays they have "All you can play rates" for AGPA and PGC members that are as low as $29 depending on the time of the year (excluding some holidays).
The staff is friendly and the pro-shop is well equipped. There's even a fine restaurant right next to the pro shop that can whip you up a quick breakfast or lunch.
I imagine that the rates are so reasonable since this is a haul from Central and Northern Phoenix, but considering the price and the quality of the golf, I think it's well worth the drive. I am also a member of a wonderful private country club in Phoenix (which has been the home of LPGA Championships), but when I want to take friends golfing and don't want to pay over $100 for a round of golf, The Foothills is the best place to go. It's Desert Golf at its best! |
| From Phoenix, AZ USA |
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