An apparently injured coyote walked up to a group of golfers at the Scottsdale, Ariz., property and stayed with them for about 10 minutes. The group offered the animal water and took a few photos and video before it wandered off. While playing at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., a coyote walked right up…
The Phoenician Builds Athletic Club, Redesigns Golf Course
The Scottsdale, Ariz., resort is beginning the third phase of major enhancements. The two-story Athletic Club, which will include a tennis center, activity center, and fitness center, is expected to be complete by March 2018, while work on the golf course, which will be reconfigured from 27 to 18 holes, will begin in January 2018. The Phoenician,…
Troon to Manage Columbia (Mo.) CC
The 96-year-old club that was the first private club in the city that is home to the University of Missouri’s main campus will now be managed by the Troon Privé Division of the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based management firm.
National Club Association Announces New Board, Officers
New directors elected to the NCA board for three-year terms are Tom Bennison, ClubCorp USA, Inc.; Luke O’Boyle, CCM, CCE, Chevy Chase (Md.) Club; Nick Sidorakis, CCM, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Okla.; and Robert L. Smith, II, Venable, LLP, Washington, D.C.
The Club at Cordillera Earns Troon’s “Facility of the Year”
The Edwards, Colo., property earned the honor through Troon’s annual awards. Brian Kelley of Manchester Country Club in Bedford, N.H., won “General Manager of the Year” and Jeff Cathey of Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Fla., earned “Superintendent of the Year.”
JW Marriott Camelback Inn to Add New Conference Center
The Scottsdale, Ariz. resort will add 35,000 sq. ft. of meetings and events space in 2018, including the new 15,000-sq. ft. Paradise Ballroom. The project will expand the property’s total space in event facilities to 95,000 sq. ft.
Ending the Perfect Evening
A spirited sip or fragrant smoke can give members and guests a big finish to a great dinner—and good reasons to linger a little longer.
The “Short Answer” to Golf’s Woes?
Offering players a chance to discover and enjoy the game with less difficulty, cost and time can provide more choices, fun—and play.
The “Ranch Martini”
Submitted by Mike Sharp, Director of Food & Beverage, The Country Club at DC Ranch, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Changes in the Desert Wind
Notable shifts in one of the industry’s key markets, Scottsdale, Ariz., reflect how club and resort properties must respond to new trends in golf, recreation and leisure.
Ten Troon Facilities to Host Drive, Chip and Putt Championships
The Troon properties in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, New York and Wyoming were selected to host local or sub-regional qualifying events for the championship, which is a complimentary youth golf development initiative in which the top 80 performers will earn an invitation to the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club on the eve of the 2018 Masters Tournament.
Jazzing Up the Menu
With their distinctive combinations of specialty ingredients, French-inspired cooking techniques and sassy seasonings, Cajun and Creole cuisine have earned their place on dining-room menus far beyond their original bayou boundaries.
Phil Mickelson to Buy Ocotillo Golf Resort
A group led by the pro golfer is purchasing the Chandler, Ariz., property, though the deal has not yet closed and the price has not been disclosed. The property features 27 holes of golf surrounded by man-made lakes, and will be the eighth golf course in the state owned by the group.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Adds Lifestyle Membership Category
The new membership category at the resort and spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., includes all the offerings of the golf and spa memberships, plus discounted room rates and a 20% discount on resort dining outlets. The property reports that the new category is intended to open its doors to locals and regional travelers.
Cajun Shrimp Boil
Submitted by Tom Freimuth, Executive Chef, Ocean Trail Restaurant, Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, Ariz.