Traveling to Phoenix.....Some course info for you

[LBRMGR]

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[quote name='jor17' timestamp='1411348761' post='10159633'] Going to Scottsdale for a bachelor party in March. Was considering Troon North and We-ko-pa but wanted opinions on a 3rd course. All NYers going for first time so no one has played desert style golf before... [/quote]

Take your pick that time of year, Grayhawk, Southern Dunes Legend Trail etc whatever fits your budget and time constraints ie hangovers
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Grayhawk or Quintero...thoughts? Which Troon and which we-ko-pa course do you recommend? probably only have 3 rounds...

[puttnforthe8]

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[quote name='One_Putt_Blunder' timestamp='1411349716' post='10159765']
[quote name='jor17' timestamp='1411348761' post='10159633'] Going to Scottsdale for a bachelor party in March. Was considering Troon North and We-ko-pa but wanted opinions on a 3rd course. All NYers going for first time so no one has played desert style golf before... [/quote]

Take your pick that time of year, Grayhawk, Southern Dunes Legend Trail etc whatever fits your budget and time constraints ie hangovers
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Grayhawk or Quintero...thoughts? Which Troon and which we-ko-pa course do you recommend? probably only have 3 rounds...
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Grayhawk...since you are here for the party....I would recommend not making an 2+hour rountrip trek out to Quintero and would say play Grayhawk so you can utilize those 2 hours on grabbing some good eats after the round in the area nearby or have time to hang out at the pool...etc.

Play Saguaro at Wekopa.

For Troon North...play Pinnacle.

[az2au]

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[quote name='One_Putt_Blunder' timestamp='1411349716' post='10159765']
[quote name='jor17' timestamp='1411348761' post='10159633'] Going to Scottsdale for a bachelor party in March. Was considering Troon North and We-ko-pa but wanted opinions on a 3rd course. All NYers going for first time so no one has played desert style golf before... [/quote]

Take your pick that time of year, Grayhawk, Southern Dunes Legend Trail etc whatever fits your budget and time constraints ie hangovers
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Grayhawk or Quintero...thoughts? Which Troon and which we-ko-pa course do you recommend? probably only have 3 rounds...
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Grayhawk...since you are here for the party....I would recommend not making an 2+hour rountrip trek out to Quintero and would say play Grayhawk so you can utilize those 2 hours on grabbing some good eats after the round in the area nearby or have time to hang out at the pool...etc.

Play Saguaro at Wekopa.

For Troon North...play Pinnacle.
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The only thing I'd add is to play Raptor while at Grayhawk. Quintero is definitely not worth the drive. I'd rather play Monument than either Grayhawk course but not so much that it makes a huge difference.

[LBRMGR]

Thanks for the help guys. We might be staying at the W hotel.

So Pinnacle @ Troon
saguaro @ we ko pa
Raptor @ grayhawk

??

[LBRMGR]

Also how do you recommend getting to all of these places? We might be 20 people staying at the W hotel in Scottsdale. It seems We Ko Pa is 80 minutes Away?

I don't think we were planning to rent cars but cabs would be very expensive I imagine?

[fore_life]

Rent 2 cargo vans, every course you mention is at least a 20 minute drive, closest being grayhawk. I'd assume cabs for everyone would not be cheap

[az2au]

We Ko Pa is nowhere near 80 minutes away from Old Town. Probably about 30, 35 at worst. There are services that will drive groups like yours around but I don't know the names off the top of my head. You see little black buses that do stuff like this all of the time around my neighborhood (I live very close to Troon North). If you are staying at the W there's really nothing all that close to you. I stay there every now and then when we are out late on Saturdays because I have enough SPG points to make it far cheaper to get a suite there (free ) than a cab. One thing you should know about the W. I know you are there for a bachelor party but I cannot explain how loud the music is until 2am (or is it 3?) on Saturday night. If you aren't there to stay up until that late then it is the wrong place to stay.

[LBRMGR]

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We Ko Pa is nowhere near 80 minutes away from Old Town. Probably about 30, 35 at worst. There are services that will drive groups like yours around but I don't know the names off the top of my head. You see little black buses that do stuff like this all of the time around my neighborhood (I live very close to Troon North). If you are staying at the W there's really nothing all that close to you. I stay there every now and then when we are out late on Saturdays because I have enough SPG points to make it far cheaper to get a suite there (free ) than a cab. One thing you should know about the W. I know you are there for a bachelor party but I cannot explain how loud the music is until 2am (or is it 3?) on Saturday night. If you aren't there to stay up until that late then it is the wrong place to stay.
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thanks for the tips! i clearly got my google maps address incorrect! so each course is about 20-30 min from the W...i'll look into the buses for all 20 guys. would be very helpful thanks!

[Rohlio]

sounds like a great trip. 3 great courses and the W is a great hotel.

[Double K]

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sounds like a great trip. 3 great courses and the W is a great hotel.
[/quote] +1 on the hotel choice. There is amazing nightlife within crawling distance. If EDM is your thing, checkout Maya, might want to buy tickets in advance depending on who's playing there that weekend.

[LBRMGR]

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[quote name='Rohlio' timestamp='1411480462' post='10168363']
sounds like a great trip. 3 great courses and the W is a great hotel.
[/quote] +1 on the hotel choice. There is amazing nightlife within crawling distance. If EDM is your thing, checkout Maya, might want to buy tickets in advance depending on who's playing there that weekend.
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I'm told the pool parties don't start until May?

[sompin2do]

[quote name='jor17' timestamp='1411436083' post='10166169']
Thanks for the help guys. We might be staying at the W hotel.

So Pinnacle @ Troon
saguaro @ we ko pa
Raptor @ grayhawk

??
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Good choices. Played WeKoPa Saguaro 9/12 and both courses at Grayhawk 9/15 & 9/16. You'll enjoy.

[mikex]

In Phoenix on business and planning on playing this Sunday and next Wednesday. Based on the overseed schedule I was thinking Tegavah and We Ko Pa Cholla. Will these be in good shape or should I look at something else?

[DrSchteeve]

I think Cholla is closed or just off overseed. Played Tegavah Sunday, can't recommend due to fluffiness. Might want to consider the muni's that didn't overseed or go north to Prescott.

[Joselo]

based on where you're staying the best suggestions you'd get... so many good options

[mikex]

Anywhere within an hours drive from the airport.

[Don_Folk]

Great reviews! I'm still reading through it all. I am however unfamiliar with the area. I am heading there for a quick trip around Christmas... What area would be the most ideal to stay. I'm not overly concerned with travelling to play though. Anyways if you have any advice let me know.

[One_Putt_Blunder]

What are you looking for? Party scene, tranquil desert, central location, bargain? Something for everyone just depends on what you're looking for

[Don_Folk]

Heading there with the mrs for a strictly golf tour. Something that is reasonably affordable although I'm not overly concerned with price.

[fore_life]

Hats reasonably affordable for golf and lodging?

[Don_Folk]

I guess I would be ok with dropping 150+ for a couple 18 hole rounds and less than that for the other. Planning on 18 for 3 days and 36 for 1 day. Lodging I'm ok with up to 150/300 a night. Open for suggestions... Not sure what things are costing there at that time. However I do know it is most expensive later in December. Heading there 18-23 I believe.

[Don_Folk]

So far I'm looking at doing a 36 hole day at either we ko pa or troon North.. With a few 18 rounds at possibly 3 of the following list:

legend trail,
gold canyon dinosaur,
Grayhawk raptor
Sunridge canyon
Southern dunes
Talking stick North
Vista verde
Tpc champions course.

[teejaywhy]

good choices there. WeKoPa and Troon will pick your pocket, these others will give some more reasonably priced choices.

If you are willing to drive to Gold Canyon, you might consider Verrado and or Estrella - much better golf IMO.

[One_Putt_Blunder]

For lodging the Scottsdale corridor would be the most central to the majority of the courses you list plus give you easy freeway access to the others.

High End
The W in old town (this would be more of a party scene)
Four Season at Troon
Boulders
Westin Kierland
Sanctuary
Princess at TPC

Others
Marriott at Desert Ridge
There is also a Marriott by TPC that is kind of hidden but still pretty sure they charge a good amount for the room.
There are a ton of boutique hotels especially in and around old town if you are looking for something a bit faster paced.
Always plenty of the budget options too and I use that term loosely in Scottsdale as even those are not so budget.

If you are looking to be here that close to Christmas it is worth starting high and see what kind of deals there are to be found as the week before xmas is often an odd travel time.

[Don_Folk]

Awesome! Thanks a ton for the info. I'll sit down today and dig deep into finding deals and getting things booked. I appreciate all the info I've gathered on this thread.

On a side note that is not related to this thread. I heard that there are week long style golf schools down there ? Is this true?

[PongGod]

I'll be coming out to the Phoenix area during the week of Thanksgiving and staying at the Radisson Ft. McDowell right next to We-Ko-Pa, so I intend to get in at least one round there and probably a second round nearby at Eagle Mountain. I noticed that there is a substantial price break for AZ residents at We-Ko-Pa (and perhaps other courses?), so being the notorious bargain hound (aka cheapskate) that I am, I was wondering how realistic it might be to get the local rate if I'm playing with a local. If this is possible, then who wants to join me?!? I don't have any known golfer buddies out there, but it's not too late to make some new ones! Tentatively, the schedule will be to play Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 26 (most likely We-Ko-Pa) and then again probably either the following Friday or Saturday. Both of the We-Ko-Pa courses sound terrific from what I've read, so I don't have a preference for either.

[One_Putt_Blunder]

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I'll be coming out to the Phoenix area during the week of Thanksgiving and staying at the Radisson Ft. McDowell right next to We-Ko-Pa, so I intend to get in at least one round there and probably a second round nearby at Eagle Mountain. I noticed that there is a substantial price break for AZ residents at We-Ko-Pa (and perhaps other courses?), so being the notorious bargain hound (aka cheapskate) that I am, I was wondering how realistic it might be to get the local rate if I'm playing with a local. If this is possible, then who wants to join me?!? I don't have any known golfer buddies out there, but it's not too late to make some new ones! Tentatively, the schedule will be to play Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 26 (most likely We-Ko-Pa) and then again probably either the following Friday or Saturday. Both of the We-Ko-Pa courses sound terrific from what I've read, so I don't have a preference for either.
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At wekopa slim to none you will get the locals rate. (unless they have a wekopass)

Eagle mtn and sun ridge I can't speak for but both are on golfnow so that might be your best bet. Sunridge is better than eagle mtn

[PongGod]

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I'll be coming out to the Phoenix area during the week of Thanksgiving and staying at the Radisson Ft. McDowell right next to We-Ko-Pa, so I intend to get in at least one round there and probably a second round nearby at Eagle Mountain. I noticed that there is a substantial price break for AZ residents at We-Ko-Pa (and perhaps other courses?), so being the notorious bargain hound (aka cheapskate) that I am, I was wondering how realistic it might be to get the local rate if I'm playing with a local. If this is possible, then who wants to join me?!? I don't have any known golfer buddies out there, but it's not too late to make some new ones! Tentatively, the schedule will be to play Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 26 (most likely We-Ko-Pa) and then again probably either the following Friday or Saturday. Both of the We-Ko-Pa courses sound terrific from what I've read, so I don't have a preference for either.
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At wekopa slim to none you will get the locals rate. (unless they have a wekopass)

Eagle mtn and sun ridge I can't speak for but both are on golfnow so that might be your best bet. Sunridge is better than eagle mtn
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Thanks for the input. Looks like Sun Ridge Canyon is nearly as close by and the rates are similar to Eagle Mountain so I'll probably try that one.

- Robert -

[mws92]

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[quote name='Rohlio' timestamp='1411480462' post='10168363']
sounds like a great trip. 3 great courses and the W is a great hotel.
[/quote] +1 on the hotel choice. There is amazing nightlife within crawling distance. If EDM is your thing, checkout Maya, might want to buy tickets in advance depending on who's playing there that weekend.
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I'm told the pool parties don't start until May?
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Pool party season is done but they still have DJ's coming all the time.

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always has good information

[One_Putt_Blunder]

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[quote name='PongGod' timestamp='1413988803' post='10332225']
I'll be coming out to the Phoenix area during the week of Thanksgiving and staying at the Radisson Ft. McDowell right next to We-Ko-Pa, so I intend to get in at least one round there and probably a second round nearby at Eagle Mountain. I noticed that there is a substantial price break for AZ residents at We-Ko-Pa (and perhaps other courses?), so being the notorious bargain hound (aka cheapskate) that I am, I was wondering how realistic it might be to get the local rate if I'm playing with a local. If this is possible, then who wants to join me?!? I don't have any known golfer buddies out there, but it's not too late to make some new ones! Tentatively, the schedule will be to play Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 26 (most likely We-Ko-Pa) and then again probably either the following Friday or Saturday. Both of the We-Ko-Pa courses sound terrific from what I've read, so I don't have a preference for either.
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At wekopa slim to none you will get the locals rate. (unless they have a wekopass)

Eagle mtn and sun ridge I can't speak for but both are on golfnow so that might be your best bet. Sunridge is better than eagle mtn
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Thanks for the input. Looks like Sun Ridge Canyon is nearly as close by and the rates are similar to Eagle Mountain so I'll probably try that one.

- Robert -
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As a wekopass card holder I am open to accepting bribes to arrange a tee time for you in which you would get my pass rate of 75 or 80 bucks. (I cant recall what the new rates are I think it is 79 that time of year) The downside is you have to play with me lol