Temperatures may be soaring, but so are can’t-beat opportunities to tee up at Arizona’s world-class resort golf courses. Summertime presents the chance for golf lovers to experience premier courses at a fraction of peak-season prices with added perks (and without the need to hit the green during the hottest part of the day). Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a staycation, top golf resorts in Scottsdale, Tucson, and beyond are offering seasonal specials and packages that blend relaxation with championship play.
Wigwam Golf’s Tee It Up Package
Golfers can experience 54 holes of Robert Trent Jones Senior golf and experience the desert oasis through the Tee it Up package. The package includes nightly accommodations at The Wigwam, a daily breakfast credit of $15 per day per guest, and unlimited same-day consecutive play golf so golf enthusiasts can catch every bit of excitement. For more information, visit www.wigwamarizona.com.
The Boulders Summer Golf
Carefree
Want to golf among stunning desert foothills and breathtaking panoramas of Carefree this summer? The Boulders is offering golf for low rate $89 per player. Also, the value-added Summer Stay & Play Golf Package includes nightly accommodations in a private casita, one round of golf per registered guest, complimentary access to the Boulders’ Spa facility, unlimited fitness classes, and complimentary parking, starting at $399 per night. For more information, visit www.bouldersclub.com.
The Short Course Summer Unlimited Golf Pass
Scottsdale
Hit The Short Course at Mountain Shadows this summer for $499, plus tax, with the Unlimited Golf Pass. Play from now through Sept. 21, and tee off any time Monday through Thursday and after 10 a.m., Friday through Sunday. (Maximum of 36 holes per day.) For more information, visit mountainshadows.com.
Golf Stay & Play Package at The Westin La Paloma
Tucson
The Westin Paloma Resort & Spa boasts 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus-designed golf. Via the Golf Stay & Play Package, which includes one round of golf for two guests per room night booked, golf-loving guests can also enjoy a $50 resort credit, which can be used for poolside dining, bites at Casa 71, or applied to a meal at the resort’s signature restaurant: La Luz. For more information, visit lapalomaresort.com.
Unlimited Golf for Two Package at Wildfire Golf Club
Phoenix
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa’s Wildfire Golf Club features a pair of championship golf courses; the Nick Faldo-designed 6,846-yard 71-par Faldo Championship Course offers generous fairways, large greens, 108 sand bunkers, and multiple tee boxes while the Arnold Palmer-designed 7,145-yard Palmer Signature Course has flashed bunkering and putting greens with plenty of undulation for unique challenges. This summer, book the Unlimited Golf for Two Package for unlimited golf for two on either the Palmer or Faldo course with a golf cart with GPS included (daily, beginning at 3 p.m. on day of arrival); use of practice golf facilities; and a $50 resort credit per night that can be used toward resort dining outlets, spa, and more. For more information, visit www.wildfiregolf.com.
Golf Stay and Play at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Sedona
The red rocks are calling. Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock’s Golf Stay and Play Package includes one round of golf per registered guest, surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, at the award-winning 18-hole championship Sedona Golf Resort. This package also includes a $50 per night food and beverage credit, perfect for pre- or post- indulging at the resort’s signature dining experience, ShadowRock Tap + Table. For more information, visit www.hilton.com.
Tee Time and Tranquility at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
Phoenix
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass’s Tee Time and Tranquility package invites guests to enjoy 36 holes spanning two championship courses. Resort guests can enjoy 20 percent off the best available rates at Whirlwind Golf Club, adjacent to the resort, now through Labor Day (use promo code SGTT20 when booking a tee time). For more information, visit sheratongrandwildhorsepass.com.
The Phoenician Golf Course Summer Rates
Scottsdale
Hit the green at the 18-hole The Phoenician Golf Course, and enjoy summer rates starting at $99 before 11 a.m. and $79 after 11 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and $119 before 11 a.m. and $79 after 11 a.m., Friday through Sunday. The summer discount is available June 3 to Aug. 28. For more information, visit www.thephoenician.com.