Robert Flaxman, founder and CEO of Crown Realty & Development, was charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, as one of 50 people, including a pair of well-known actresses, charged in the national case. Crown was behind the revival of the Mountain Shadows Resort before selling its interest in that property…
Rare Snow Hurts Golf Rounds While Boosting Arizona Water Supply
Troon North may have lost 300 booked rounds due to the recent surprise winter storms that hit Arizona, but experts are predicting they will lead to a significant rise in local reservoirs—75 percent capacity versus 56 percent capacity in 2018—at the end of the current water runoff season.
Regional Sites Set for 2017 PGA Junior League Competitions
Eight courses will serve as host sites for the September competitions among all-star teams of junior golfers, ages 13 and under who will vie for the opportunity to advance to the championship at Grayhawk GC in Scottsdale, Ariz. in November.
Arizona Golf Properties Seek Millennial Appeal
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz., features a six-hole short course called #miniDunes that golfers can play in just over 40 minutes. “The whole idea is to get people out there, with their phones, and listening to music, posting pictures on social media,” said Head Golf Pro Rolland Vaughn.
Schedule Announced for Eighth Annual Family Golf Festival at Marriott Golf Properties
The one-day, family golf-themed events will begin at Crane’s Landing GC on May 2 and continue throughout the year.
Bullish Attitudes Return Among Club Owners and Investors
After a downturn that was cited by one multiple-course owner as “by far the toughest ever in the industry,” course owners and real estate investors are betting on a comeback, Bloomberg News reported. Property prices are climbing and club shutdowns have slowed as recreational golfers return after scaling back club memberships during the recession.
The Most Important Words I Didn’t Write
If we want new members, more play, and a better club atmosphere, then we have to match our codes against the preferences of the 21st century.
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…
Making Mirabel a Place of Distinction
To stand out in a crowded field, this Scottsdale club has found the right spots to offer a little bit more—and a little bit less. By Joe Barks, Editor For an 11-year-old, Mirabel has seen a lot of the club world—and already has a pretty mature attitude about what it wants to be. After coming…