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THESE PHOENIX GOLFFAVORITES HAVE HISTORY GO BACK TO THE FUTURE AND ENJOY GOLFING TODAY

By Brian Hurlbert

Gol ng is one of the biggest recreation activities in Phoenix with a greatnumber of golf courses available. These three courses were built in 20thcentury and still maintain the charm of yesterday while offering some of thebest courses in Phoenix today.

JW MARRIOTT CAMELBACKRESORT AND SPAI the saying, youre only as good as thecompany you keep, is true, then you shouldquickly reserve a gol vacation at Camelback.Te likes o Dwight D. Eisenhower, OprahWin rey, George and Barbara Bush, CindyCraw ord and many other notables have stayed atCamelback, a resort that dates to the 1930s. wogol courses are located at the resort includingthe Padre course opened in 1966. Te newlyopened Ambiente course was built to replace theold Indian Bend layout and designed to blendwith the historic eel o Camelback. For morein ormation, visit CamelbackInn.com.

PAPAGO GOLF COURSEPapago Gol Course, which is owned by thecity, is pure Phoenix gol . Papagoits even

un to sayis one o the better values in thearea. "Papago is a special gol course becauseit was built in 1963 and has a very celebratedpast, said General Manager Jesus Martinez. It

was renovated in 2008, and course conditionsare always kept to a high standard. Its alsoconsidered the best value in town, rom prices aslow as $10 walk ing in the summer to a peak rateo $95 during winter months. And i its a gameyou want, check out our Pro-Scratch Skins gameon Mondays because it is requented by PGA

our, Web.com our and mini tour players."Papago was designed by William Francis Bell .Visit PapagoGol Course.net to nd out more.

WIGWAM ARIZONATe name Jones in gol course design ci rcles islike Rocke eller is to nance and business: iconic.Patriarch Robert rent Jones, Sr., arguably the

greatest gol course architect in history, crafedthe Gold Course at WigWam Resort, a layoutwhich opened in 1964 and was patterned aferFirestone Country Club, another Jones, Sr. gem.Te WigWam Resort rests on 440 acres and isdescribed as one o the last southwest resortsbuilt or a pure gol experience. Streams, canalsand touches that only Jones, Sr. could bringto li e highlight the par 72, 7,340-yard GoldCourse. Visit WigWamArizona.com or morein ormation.

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Its the gold standard at WigWam Arizona

The fun and friendly Papago is city-owned but golfer approved

Stay at Camelback where the legends have played