Golf in the Phoenix Area
Phoenix has been dubbed the Golf Capital of the World by the National Golf Foundation. Arizona boasts over 300 golf courses with 200 of them are within 50 miles of downtown Phoenix.The warm climate makes year round golf a natural. The high season for golf is between late December and early April because of the milder temperatures. The low season runs from May through August. When the temperatures rise, golf prices decline and golfers hit the links much earlier in the day. Click to learn about Phoenix, Rim Country and other courses in the surrounding areas and booking tee times. Chances are that no matter where you live in the Phoenix Metro area there will be a golf course within 10-15 minutes.
Phoenix Open
The pros love Phoenix golf too. The Phoenix Open now known as the FBR Open draws close to 500,000 visitors and golf enthusiasts to Phoenix every year. The event, also know as "The Greatest Show on Grass" is the most poplar tournament on the PGA Tour, usually held in the third week of January at the Players Club of Scottsdale at 17020 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale. Over the years it has raised over $39 million for Arizona charities.
Due to the design of the FBR Open course and grounds, an unlimited number of people can witness great golf action. Thus, tickets are never sold out. Learn more or better yet, plan on going to the next one or becoming a volunteer
