Local golfer's must play list. What's yours?

[jdotconnor]

Every summer my father and I go from playing the standard 4 or 5 courses and play the pricey ones that are now pretty cheap. He asked me the other day what courses I wanted to play and couldn't think of the list off the top of my head. I started to make it but would like your help.

 

Played this year:

Southern Dunes

Boulders South/North

Los Caballeros

Raven at Verrado

The Raven (Phoenix)

Legacy

 

Most that would be on the list I have played in the past. I'm trying to play new ones or classics

Wants:

Wekopa cholla

Wekopa saguaro

Tpc champions

Quintero

Silver creek (Show Low)

Apache stronghold - midsummer Bermuda

Gold canyon dinosaur

Gray hawk

 

Help

 

 

 

[Rohlio]

One putt and myself have a spot open next wednesday morning for We-Ko-Pa if you like.

[fore_life]

Conner,

I can't think of many others to add, maybe some outside of the valley including the rim in Payson, talking rock in Prescott, hasyampah in Prescott, elephant rock in Williams, and torreon in show low as well?

I'd still like to play verrado and I've yet to play Wekopa cholla. Haven't played troon and probably won't since its more desert golf haha.

Have you played copper canyon or vista verde?

[puttnforthe8]

Anthem: Both courses
Talking Rock
Prescott Lakes
Rim
Chapparal Pines
Raven at Verrado
Estrella Mountain
Dove Mountain
Gallery(public times now)
Blackstone: I think if you call you may be able to get on this summer
Superstition Mountain
Poston Butte
Flagstaff courses if possible
Vista Verde(I would like to try the other 2 courses up there 2)
Gainey Ranch
Seville
Tirlogy at Encanterra
Whirlwind

[One_Putt_Blunder]

When I think of must play I can really only think of a select few courses in town to play. Ones I leave off are not necessarily bad but may not offer up anything distinctly better or different than the ones I mention.

1: Wekopa Saguaro
2: Southern Dunes (in proper condition firm fast and sand in the bunkers)
3: Boulders South. Short but such a unique setting
4: Grayhawk Raptor (combined with food/drinks at Izabellas on site) such a great atmosphere up there
5: Vista Verde (up until all the housing starts being built)
6: Dove Mountain
7: Gallery Club ( I have yet to play but have seen enough to know it is warranted)
8: Troon Pinnacle(for the first time in a while I really dont have much desire to go back out there)

[fore_life]

Sounds like we need to do a summer wrx Tucson trip!

[One_Putt_Blunder]

[quote name='Rohlio' timestamp='1371221939' post='7240132']
One putt and myself have a spot open next wednesday morning for We-Ko-Pa if you like.
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Just checked open spot is still avail 8:40 am wen morning on Saguaro, Also considering hanging around for 36 since they are doing the members days for wekopass holders and any spot after 11 would be free for me

[mws92]

If you ever have the chance, play Mirabel. It's the nicest golf course (condition wise) I've ever played and the amenities are outrageous.

We-Ko-Pa is great -- I prefer Saguaro, both courses at Grayhawk, and TPC Champions for the challenge.

[Olson12]

[quote name='mws92' timestamp='1371400296' post='7254872']
If you ever have the chance, play Mirabel. It's the nicest golf course (condition wise) I've ever played and the amenities are outrageous.

We-Ko-Pa is great -- I prefer Saguaro, both courses at Grayhawk, and TPC Champions for the challenge.
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I'd love to play Mirabel but I'm not sure I can afford their membership haha!

[b]Golf Membership:[/b][color=#333333] Membership includes unlimited golf privileges, use of all Mirabel facilities such as health, spa, salon, fitness, swimming and tennis, and extended family privileges. Monthly Dues: $1,250[/color]

[puttnforthe8]

[quote name='Olson12' timestamp='1371560662' post='7270886']
[quote name='mws92' timestamp='1371400296' post='7254872']
If you ever have the chance, play Mirabel. It's the nicest golf course (condition wise) I've ever played and the amenities are outrageous.

We-Ko-Pa is great -- I prefer Saguaro, both courses at Grayhawk, and TPC Champions for the challenge.
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I'd love to play Mirabel but I'm not sure I can afford their membership haha!

[b]Golf Membership:[/b][color=#333333] Membership includes unlimited golf privileges, use of all Mirabel facilities such as health, spa, salon, fitness, swimming and tennis, and extended family privileges. Monthly Dues: $1,250[/color]
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Blake, just call and ask for a tour of the facilities and a round of golf and use of the spa for the day because you are interested in membership. You may have to listen to a long shpiel and walk around for a few hours...but will be worth it.

[natural_one]

my shortened must list is:

Flag Ranch
Quintero
Grayhawk Raptor
TPC Champions
Dove Mountain
Legacy
DC Ranch
Whisper Rock
Legend Trail

I've played all but Flag Ranch this year, and will be up there next weekend. Those round out my favorites...Im sure once I get out to We-Ko-Pa, it will make the list...unless they serve koolaid on #1 to all of you who rave about it

[Rohlio]

[quote name='natural_one' timestamp='1371770335' post='7293540']

Im sure once I get out to We-Ko-Pa, it will make the list...unless they serve koolaid on #1 to all of you who rave about it
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Played Saguaro at Wekopa with One Putt the last two wednesday's. I don't see how anyone could not love that course. So good. Also the Kool-aid is delicious.

[One_Putt_Blunder]

[quote name='Rohlio' timestamp='1371853689' post='7299932']
[quote name='natural_one' timestamp='1371770335' post='7293540']
Im sure once I get out to We-Ko-Pa, it will make the list...unless they serve koolaid on #1 to all of you who rave about it
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Played Saguaro at Wekopa with One Putt the last two wednesday's. I don't see how anyone could not love that course. So good. Also the Kool-aid is delicious.
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That reminds me let me know about next week.


I think we would have 1-2 spots open if anyone else wants in next Wen.

[fore_life]

Jaime is on vacation, still waiting to see about going out of town, if In here I'll play

[chiromikey]

i've played most of the az courses but these two are the last i want to check off my list..

forest highlands
flagstaff ranch

so far the best course i've played in az (or maybe anywhere) is pine canyon...

[StarFleetGolfer]

My favorites

Wekopa
Superstition Mountain
Troon North
Boulders south
Wildfire
Quintero
Marana
Dinosaur
Whirlwind
Poston Butte
Grayhawk
Talking Stick
Raven

[Arizonalefty59]

$37 for Dove Mountain, think ill be taking a trip there next week!

[Arizonalefty59]

[quote name='chiromikey' timestamp='1371881019' post='7301768']
i've played most of the az courses but these two are the last i want to check off my list..

forest highlands
flagstaff ranch

so far the best course i've played in az (or maybe anywhere) is pine canyon...
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I've played both and enjoyed Flagstaff Ranch more than the Meadows course at Forest Highlands. Still really wanna play the canyon course or whatever it's called at Forest Highlands.

[natural_one]

[quote name='Arizonalefty59' timestamp='1372042690' post='7310784']
[quote name='chiromikey' timestamp='1371881019' post='7301768']
i've played most of the az courses but these two are the last i want to check off my list..

forest highlands
flagstaff ranch

so far the best course i've played in az (or maybe anywhere) is pine canyon...
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I've played both and enjoyed Flagstaff Ranch more than the Meadows course at Forest Highlands. Still really wanna play the canyon course or whatever it's called at Forest Highlands.
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I agree...I have played all three and my order would be FH Canyon, Flag Ranch, FH Meadows. After this coming weekend, I imagine Pine Canyon will take the #1 or #2 spot of that mix.

[Jefe21]

[quote name='Arizonalefty59' timestamp='1372042582' post='7310770']
$37 for Dove Mountain, think ill be taking a trip there next week!
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Ya its dirt cheap right now. It was $48 Saturday morning at 8:25am. Highlands is always cheap which is the course next door. Getting some really good reviews lately: [url="http://azstarnet.com/sports/golf/professional/greg-hansen-ailing-golf-courses-can-learn-from-highlands/article_60b2fce4-de90-504b-980e-e72917e6c527.html"]http://azstarnet.com/sports/golf/professional/greg-hansen-ailing-golf-courses-can-learn-from-highlands/article_60b2fce4-de90-504b-980e-e72917e6c527.html[/url]

If you guys come to Tucson let me know! I play every Sat/Sun I can. Played 45 holes last weekend, shot my best score to date Sunday. 82 at Tucson National - Sonoran. 110+ this weekend, not sure I will be out there lol