Two words: summer rates. You can play at the best golf courses in town during the middle of the summer for mere pennies (if you can handle a little heat). The Phoenician golf course is spectacular and only around $35 in the summer. Now, I am not a seasoned golfer. In fact, I would barely call myself a newbie golfer. I am slowly but surely trying to learn, but my bf is a very seasoned golfer and he decided to take me to one of his favorite golf courses to help me learn the ropes of the swing.
Everything about the Phoenician golf course is high-end, clean, friendly and an overall nice experience. Upon entering the golf facilities you have the option to visit Relish which is a delicious restaurant overlooking the first hole. You can also order cocktails at the bar to take with you on the course. The bathrooms are very nice as well and the pro shop is stocked full of binge purchases waiting for your wallet.
The driving range has plenty of spots and buckets of golf balls waiting to be hit. I noticed a golf pro conducting lessons that looked appealing. After taking a few practice shots, we were on our way!
There are two courses, one that goes through the dessert canyons and one that goes into the mountain more. Both courses are lovely and have several water features, nice views of Camelback Mountains and a nice outline that most any golfer would enjoy playing on.
Now I just have to get better at golf so I can play these nice courses in the nicer weather months!