Opened in 1989, the Tempe, Ariz., course has hosted the Arizona State University men’s and women’s golf teams for 30 years. Director of Golf Derek Crawford estimates the course logged more than a million rounds of public golf during that span, as well.
Consumer Website Lists Best Golf Courses Near Busy Airports
Options for getting in a quick round before catching a flight in Atlanta, L.A. and New York aren’t great, GolfAdvisor.com says, but many other major hubs offer experiences that will go beyond the thrill of trying to get off a good shot under the roar of low-flying jets.
Arizona State University Gets OK to Manage Papago GC
In what the mayor said could be a model for future partnerships, a 30-year agreement with Phoenix, Ariz. will begin July 1, with a non-profit golf foundation being created to manage the city’s third-oldest municipal course and cover all operating and capital expenses, including mandated construction of a new clubhouse within three years.
PING Names Top 100 National Club Fitters of the Year
As part of a new program, the Phoenix-based golf club manufacturer is citing “Authorized PING Fitters who have demonstrated the highest commitment to custom-fitting and the promotion of its benefits to golfers of all abilities.” The first list of honorees includes many country clubs and courses from across the country.
Cooking with The Boss
Andrew Brosten came to ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz., just last year from the prestigious Sanctuary on Camelback Resort in nearby Paradise Valley. Karsten, directly across the street from Arizona State University, is the home course for the highly successful Sun Devils golf teams, and is also promoted aggressively to the public by…
ASU Karsten Golf Course to Host Phoenix Golf Fest. May 20-21
Attendees receive a complimentary round of golf at ASU Karsten, chance to test the latest club technology, attend free golf clinics, enjoy performance by trick shot artist Craig Hocknull and more.