Play Summer Golf in Phoenix, Are You Crazy?

If you love golf like I do you need to visit the beautiful state of Arizona, in particular the Phoenix regional area. With over 325 sun filled days a year and more than 3 hundred golf courses in the area this is truly a golf lover’s paradise. Numerous golf pros have homes in the Scottsdale area. The famous golf club producer PING is also based here in Scottsdale.

Now to the point, if you come to Phoenix in the summer you will not believe how low-priced green fees can be. Did I hear you say I must be insane! Well, maybe a little, but at that time of year would you believe you can actually play eightteen holes of golf on some courses for under 10.00! With the current economical state of affairs in our Country, especially in Phoenix, there is alot of rivalry between golf courses. I’ve actually played Springfield Lakes in Chandler a number of times this summer for 12.50. That is eightteen holes with a cart and I’ve heard them offering deals for eight bucks!

This is often really important piece of this particular issue. The trick to playing Phoenix golf in the summer months is fairly clear… Tee off EARLY. As you can imagine Phoenix summers are very hot, and can also be somewhat humid at times. Tee off by 6am and you should have it made. Be aware that some courses don’t allow tee times earlier than 6am. Here are the main advantages to getting on the course early:

1) Bargain basement priced golf, what more do I need to say. 2) you’re one of the first ones, if not the first, on the course that day. That means there is no one in front of you. 3) In addition to number 2, if you’re the first one on the course and tee off at 5:30am you are done by 9am before it gets unbarebly hot.

Depending on the course, expect to pay anywhere from fifteen to seventy-five dollars for a round. Keep in mind that golf courses such as Dinosaur in Gold Canyon and Troon in Scottsdale can be well over two hundred dollars per round in the winter. Now you can see why it is hard to beat summer golf here!

If you’re coming from out of state this is also the most inexpensive time of year for both resorts/hotels and air fare. It is not uncommon to reserve a room at a resort for half the winter time price. When you are done golfing float in the pool the rest of the day with your favorite beverage.

Let me leave you with a few other summer golfing words of advice. Take a lot of water and stay hydrated, dehydration can sneak up on you quickly. Wear plenty of 30spf sunscreen and a wide brimmed sun-hat is also recommended. Sun shades are also a must. I hope to see you on the links!

Ken Schmidt is a Realtor with West USA Realty in Mesa, AZ. He specializes in golf homes and communities. Find out more by logging into Arizona Golf Course Communities.http://golfcoursehomesaz.com