| Course
Details |
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| Holes |
18 |
| Par |
72 |
| Yardage |
7028 |
| Rating |
73.3 |
| Slope |
147 |
Architect:
Tom Weiskopf / Jay Morrish
Superintendent:
Ed Shimkus
Head Professional:
Mark Richeson
Director of Golf:
Jack Elliott
Teaching Professional:
Steve Dahlby
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Troon
Golf Club, Monument |
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Zagat
Survey (Scale of 0 to 30)
Course |
Facilities |
Service |
Value |
28 |
27 |
26 |
19 |
Believers
rejoice in this "religious experience", Arizona's
No 1-rated Course and Most Popular "jewel",
where the choir of angelic staffers sings "may
I wipe your brow, sir?"; "fairways manicured
to perfection are almost too nice to play on",
but if you do, "be accurate" or the "cacti
will literally swallow your balls"' the "gorgeous
scenery", memorable par 3's" and lavish clubhouse
are undeniably "expensive", especially "in
winter", but even "spanked snowbirds"
on a course "surrounded by house after house after
condo" cry "this is what golf heaven looks
like" (and fittingly, the lodging and dining are
at the Four Seasons). |
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Profile: This facility has two dynamic eighteen hole courses: The Monument
Course and The
Pinnacle Course.
The Monument was designed by the team of legendary golfer,
Tom Weiskopf and architect, Jay Morrish, and stretches to
7,028 yards. It has beauty, challenge, and is thoroughly enjoyable
to play. The desert frequently comes into play, but the course
is not a target course. On hole #14, your tee shot must carry
over a dry desert wash and a stretch of desert. The second
shot is somewhat tricky since the long, slender green is set
at a diagonal, requiring an approach from the right side of
the fairway.
GOLF MAGZAZINE ranked The Monument Course 21st in the category
of "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S." for
2002.
Weiskopf's Pinnacle
Golf Course is a worthy companion to his previous masterpiece.
Built around dramatic granite boulders and striking elevation
changes, The Pinnacle features a more traditional desert layout
with tighter landing areas and spectacular carries over desert
washes. The signature hole, nicknamed "The Pinnacle,"
is #18, a 407-yard, par 4, featuring an outstanding view of
Pinnacle Peak in the background. Water hazards come into play
on holes #4 and #9. GOLF MAGAZINE ranked it 58th on its 2002
list of "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S."
Course information booklets are available in the pro shop.
Tee time reservations can be made by calling (480) 585-7700.
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