Mountains & desert at The Boulders. Photo: Boulders Resort & Golf Club South Course, The Boulders. Photo: Peter Ellegard
There are many things I love about Arizona: the climate, the cosmopolitan and laidback cities, the friendly people, the food and drink scene and the easy-going, outdoors lifestyle among them.
And of course there’ s the golf. There’ s one word you hear a lot in America that perfectly sums it up – awesome. Who couldn’ t love playing on beautifullymanicured fairways and greens amidst stunning desert and mountain settings, and under sunny skies 300 days a year wearing shorts year-round?
Scottsdale and Tucson are the golf stars in the state and I recently returned to both on a golfing trip for the first time in nine years. You won’ t be short of choice. Scottsdale boasts more than 200 courses while there are over 40 in the Tucson area. They are also great cities to spend time in, whether you want to explore, get adventurous or just chill out and take in their relaxing vibes.
SCOTTSDALE GOLF BOULDERS RESORT & SPA
The Boulders is a glorious hideaway set in the Sonoran Desert about 30 minutes from downtown Scottsdale. It is built around and up onto the slopes of the gigantic granite rocks from which its name derives and which tower over its two magnificent Jay Morrish-designed golf courses.
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