Jan 29 2008
What’s New with Golf in the Valley of the SunIn addition to the warm weather, sunny skies and pristine desert landscapes found at Greater Phoenix golf courses, golf enthusiasts at every level can now find world-renowned golf instructors and state-of-the-art equipment aimed at helping players elevate their game and their golf experience.
Whether its a leisure golfer looking to fine-tune his or her skills, or an avid golfer striving to advance his or her game, the instructional programs at the following five Greater Phoenix golf courses can help shave strokes off anyone’s game.
Kierland Golf Club at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Whirlwind Golf Club at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
Phantom Horse Golf Club at Pointe South Mountain Resort
The Legacy Golf Resort
Lookout Mountain Golf Club at The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
For more information on golf in Greater Phoenix, visit the Phoenix Visitor’s Bureau
When It’s Hot, Head for the Spa
Three Greater Phoenix spas have been ranked as Four Star properties for 2006 by the Mobil Travel Guide. They are the Alvadora Spa at the Royal Palms Resort, the Spa at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North and the Centre for Well-Being at the Phoenician. The Mobil Four-Star award honors spas in the United States and Canada that provide a luxurious experience with expanded amenities and treatment options in an elegant, luxurious environment with personalized service throughout the spa facility.
For more information on these spas, please visit the following websites.
Royal Palms
The Phoenician
Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale
With warmer temperatures come swimsuit season and the inspiration to look and feel your best. Locals are invited to meet summer head-on with fiery determination to win The Phoenician’s first “Fit and Fabulous Summer Slimdown,” a new fitness series at The Centre for Well-Being. The Centre for Well-Being has a trusted staff of fitness and wellness experts who will lead Valley residents through a physical makeover with a mix of private consultations, personal training and group fitness classes. At the end of the “Slimdown” competition, the person who has the highest percentage of body fat loss will earn a yearlong pass to the spa’s fitness center and will be refunded the entire cost of the program. Contestants participate in one private personal training session per week (8 private sessions) and then join in two additional group-training sessions each week (Wednesday night and Saturday mornings) for a total of 16 group sessions.
The contest runs June 1-July 31, 2006 and the price is $700 per person. For more information on the Centre for Well-Being, visit the .
