Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Best golf course in Scottsdale is excited for upcoming Season

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We are excited about the upcoming week starting the 2021/2022 golf season.


CART PATH ONLY:

Please understand this is infant rye grass that has germinated and thus we are keeping carts on paths until we start RODEO week.

The only carts off paths during this time will be for those who have a DMV placard, a medical note, carts with 4 bag attachments and push carts.

Thanks for your cooperation and understanding at the best golf course in Scottsdale.


PRACTICE RANGE:

The range will be open at best golf course in Scottsdale from 7-5 every day but Sunday. On that day the range will close at 2pm so you can enjoy a stroll around the HORSESHOE from 3pm until dark. 


STARTING TIMES:

Starting times can be made 7 days in advance at 7am on Foretees.

The first times of the day will be at 8 am with a 1st and 10th tee start.

The goal for the season is to make as many 18 hole starting times available each day to get as many players out as possible at Scottsdale golf course.

A reminder that any X’s will go away 24 hours after you make your time and all players in your group should be identified at that time.

The club reserves the right to pair all twosomes to make a foursome ,and who knows you might just meet and play with your next best friends.

Please be reminded the morning shotgun start is at 7:30 and the afternoon shotgun start will be at 12:30.

I will close this short message by saying after conferring with many of the private clubs nearby, they are all expecting the same amount of play if not more this season as we are.

We thank you for your cooperation at Scottsdale golf course and understanding and we will do our best to make every starting time available and not saturate the tee sheets with many events.

We hope that we can start to see the COVID virus in our rear view mirror someday soon but until then, we will continue to be extremely cautious and keep you apprised of all pertinent rules and regulations of the club.


Friday, December 17, 2021

Scottsdale tennis club members play more Pickleball

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Are you wanting to learn the game of pickleball at the Scottsdale tennis club, increase your skill level or just looking for more play opportunities? We have you covered at The Country Club at DC Ranch. 

Group Lessons with PPR Certified Professional Dave Moyer at Scottsdale tennis club are now available. 

The best way to learn the game of pickleball or improve your skills is with a small group clinic of three or four players. Grab your friends and set up an hour lesson with Dave at dmoyer@ccdcranch.com at a time that is convenient for you.

Lesson rate - Three players $30 per person/Four or more players $20 per person


Sunday Pickleball Clinics at Scottsdale tennis club

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Cost: $20 per person (minimum of three players and max of eight)

Sign up on Foretees by Saturday afternoon!

 

Gamma Sports Never Stop Playing Pickleball Camp With Vicki Foster

Cost: $90 per person


Come learn from one of the best at Scottsdale golf course! Vicki Foster will be conducting a series of camps over the next few months exclusively for our members. You can sign up now on Foretees. Space is limited.

Vicki Foster is a 5.0 pickleball player and teaching instructor. She is sponsored by GAMMA Pickleball and is a lead pro with GAMMA Sports’ Never Stop Playing pickleball camps, now offered throughout the USA and Canada. She is also a national clinician with the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), the nation’s primary professional certification organization for pickleball instructors. 

Vicki has been instructing and competing in pickleball for the past twelve years. Vicki has multiple gold medals in the 5.0 open division at both the USA and Canadian National Championships and was a finalist at the 2019 US Open in the women’s 5.0 doubles. She is also a former NCAA Division I tennis player and teaching professional.


Pickleball Play Opportunities at Scottsdale golf course


Tuesday Night Mixed

6:30 p.m.

 

Men's Competitive Pickleball

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

 

Sunday Mixed Open Play

1:00-3:00 p.m.


Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Scottsdale golf course preparation for Season

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As we get closer to
Scottsdale golf course opening day we wanted to give you a quick update regarding a few of the summer projects that we have been working on.  As you know, the two biggest summer projects that were undertaken were the Scottsdale golf course Men’s Locker Room and Grille update along with the update to the Comfort Station on Hole 12.  The men’s locker room is nearing completion in time to start the 2021-2022 season and we plan on having the Locker Room and Grille open for service beginning Friday!  Please do not bring any personal items prior to the 22nd, as the lockers will not be available. Please note that the outdoor patio at the best golf course in Scottsdale will be closed until its completion in early Winter and we will keep the grille closed on Monday’s until the final items can be completed in that area.  We will also be likely closing the locker room for periods of time so that we can finish any punch list items remaining.  We will communicate those to you in advance so that you can properly plan to get any items out of your locker. Thank you for your understanding in advance.  

 

In addition, the comfort station at Scottsdale golf course on 12 is coming along very well, but will not be finished in time for opening weekend as we wait on a few finish items for the space. We will have a temporary comfort station in place at the best golf course in Scottsdale until the completion of the renovation which will allow you to use restroom facilities on the back nine when playing.  

Monday, September 27, 2021

Scottsdale country clubs introduces ACCURANGE:

Many of you headed out of town at the beginning of June, at a time when Scottsdale country clubs were getting all of our flagsticks and poles lasered for yardages buy a new group called ACCURANGE. This is especially helpful for those who do not have their own rangefinder.

It is a complimentary app for Country Clubs in Phoenix members on your phone that takes under a minute to activate which will give you precise yardages from both directions north and south as well as all the yardages on the HORSESHOE from any position on the range at Country Clubs in Phoenix.

When you return to the club please stop in the Scottsdale country clubs golf shop and the golf staff will help you get it set up.  ENJOY!  

Monday, September 20, 2021

Country Clubs in Phoenix see busy Summer

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The summer is flying by! We are continuing to build programs and schedules for the coming Season and they will be available on ForeTees throughout the months ahead. Please keep an eye out for your favorite events, and plan to participate.

Country Clubs in Phoenix plan to get back to our Traditional events at similar times as they were before COVID turned our world upside down.

Our Fall Member-Member tournament, THE RODEO, for women and men will be played in November. We anticipate a full field, so be prepared to sign up on ForeTees as of September 1st at 7 a.m. You are welcome to play with any member you choose for this tournament.


Other dates to keep in mind for your scheduling purposes are our Scottsdale country clubs

Fall overseeding dates where the course and practice range will be closed from September 27th through October 21st and will reopen on Friday October 22nd.

If this next message is a sign of the times, we hope it doesn’t last long.

Regarding overseeding at Country Clubs in Phoenix, did you know that we overseed 90 acres of turf each fall, as many as any club in the valley. It takes approximately 77,000 lbs. of rye seed to get this done. Last year the seed was $1.09 per pound, we locked our buy-in at $1.55 which was the rate 7 months ago.

The rate today, if one did not have a rate locked in ahead of time, is $2.05 per lb., oh my!!!! 

Water, water everywhere!

As I compose this letter,  it is raining like we have not seen in years at Scottsdale country clubs.

In the last 10 hours we have measured 1 and ¾ “ inches and more to come in the next 24 hours.

We have been in a drought for years so hopefully this will help fill our water sources throughout the state, which we need desperately to irrigate our golf courses in the future.

 

Monday, September 13, 2021

Scottsdale Tennis Club Resurfaces Courts




The Scottsdale tennis club  resurfacing project is now completed. The courts are bright, clean, blue and beautiful. 


We have our Wednesday Night Cardio Tennis this evening at Scottsdale tennis club from 7:00-8:30 a.m. and our Thursday morning Live Ball Drill tomorrow morning from 7:00-8:30 a.m. We need a minimum of two signed up to go one hour and three or more will be the full 90 minutes.

Please sign up right away so we know how many to expect. Invite your friends and let's have some fun on the courts! Up coming Tennis Events at  Country Clubs in Phoenix.


Wednesday Night Cardio

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person


Thursday Live Ball

7:00-8:30 a.m.

Cost: $30 per person


(We must have at least two players signed up. Two players will go for just one hour and three or more for 90 minutes.)

 

Monday, September 6, 2021

Scottsdale tennis club offers Adult Tennis Boot Camp

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The Adult Tennis Boot Camp for men and women will run through the entire month at Scottsdale country clubs and will be a fun and informative way to stay active on the tennis courts! Each at Scottsdale tennis club day will spend about the first half focused on the theme of the day followed by fun, live ball drills and games. You can sign up for one day of camp at a time or you can do a weekly camp or sign up for the entire month. Each level of interest earns you discounts. Country Clubs in Phoenix  has added a fitness portion that is new this year. Signups for fitness are separate and cost is separate.

Space at Country Clubs in Phoenix is filling up quickly so make sure to get your name in right away. You must sign up for each day you are coming separately so we know how many staff members to have each day.

 

Cost of Tennis Boot Camp at Country Clubs in Phoenix: $30 per day, $100 for a week (must be taken in the same week), $360 for the month (come to 13 of 16 days and you save money!)

Monday-Thursday from 8:30-10:00 a.m.

 

New this Fall! 

DYNAMIC TENNIS WORKOUT!

8:00-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday 


A special, 30 minute, group workout led by Coach Danielle ON THE TENNIS COURTS Fall during 2021 Tennis Boot Camp!

This dynamic workout gets the party started BEFORE camp begins at 8:30!  Rise, sweat and shine with stability, mobility, and body weight exercises that serve as a dynamic warm up and total body workout!

Make sure to bring your own yoga mat!

Option to simply drop in or sign up on app under fitness “book a class”

Cost of fitness: $5/member


Monday, August 23, 2021

End of Summer at Country Clubs in Phoenix

As we go through the summer months, the management team at Scottsdale country clubs is busy planning for the winter and spring seasons with many of your favorite events as well as a number of new ones as we celebrate another fantastic year at Scottsdale tennis club. This social calendar will be made available to the membership at the beginning of September so that you can properly plan to be at the Club.  If you should have any questions regarding this information please don’t hesitate to contact me at your convenience. We look forward to a continued summer activities as we get closer to the fall season!

As they say we are now on the downhill of 2021 at Scottsdale country clubs.  We have wrapped up our annual aerification and top-dress program in July this year, which happened a month later than we have done in the past years.  It seemed to work in our favor with an early monsoon season coming about 4-5 days before the project started.  With the exception of a few days, we have had continued high humidity and dew points throughout the month of July.  We also had a bonus 3.5” of rain over a 4 day span.  This has been very beneficial for the turf recovery from the aerification process and also the transition from Ryegrass back to the Bermudagrass base.  Scottsdale country clubs will be focusing on the last remaining high traffic areas and old weak sodded areas over the next week or two with additional cultural practices and nutrient inputs until we have 100% recovery.  Overseed can be very damaging to our base crop of turf. This process scientifically will cause 15% turf loss alone without any other damaging factors (weather conditions, water, cart traffic, etc.)  Course wide we have 91 acres of turf, so according to the turf science experts we should have 13.5 acres of weak/void turf areas. I can say very confidently that we are well below even ½ acre of these types of areas across the whole course.  There is not one specific reason for this, but I do know that the decision to do a full overseed with the wall to wall one cut throughout the season was very helpful in making this possible.  

We are in process of making our first Pre-Emergent application in preparation for the winter season ryegrass control of the nuisance Poa Annua weed.  Also over the next few weeks we will be prepping for the two remaining tournaments of the summer at Country Clubs in Phoenix. (Ladies Scorcher and Men’s Inferno).  We are looking forward to seeing many of you around the course again for these popular events.  The third week of September, The Scottsdale Country Club will begin our annual prep for the overseed closure on September 27th. 

Monday, August 16, 2021

Country Clubs in Phoenix Prepare for Fall Season

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It is hard to believe that we are already into August and less than 60 days from beginning overseeding at Country Clubs in Phoenix  for the winter season.  With the monsoon activity and the aerification and topdressing work that Dana and his team have been doing, the golf course should continue to improve over the coming weeks and into the winter season.  This summer has seen some return to normalcy as many members and families have once again used this time to get out of the valley and enjoy cooler temperatures elsewhere.  With school ramping back up during the month of August I expect to see many of you back here soon.  The men’s locker room and grille project is progressing nicely with demolition complete and electrical, plumbing, framing and drywall being done currently.  We are still on track to open the locker room interiors portion of this project during opening week barring any unforeseen issues moving forward.  The exterior portion is expected to follow closely in the two weeks following with an anticipated opening of mid-November.  

Scottsdale country clubs is so very excited to welcome our new Executive Chef, Tim Loving during the month of August as he officially joins the team on the 3rd.  I have had many members stop me to let me know how much they are looking forward to meeting Chef Loving and seeing some updated menu options in the fall.  As he comes on board, I know that you will see some great new favorites through our various dining outlets as he collaborates with his culinary team.  In other staffing news, we also recently welcomed Austin Cannon to the team who will serve as an Assistant Manager and will be working in the Clubhouse to supervise the front of the house team in the daily operations of our Food and Beverage program.  We are excited to have both on our team as we enter into our busy fall and winter season. 

While many of you are away from the Country Clubs in Phoenix, Club Committees as well as the Board of Directors are busy planning for another successful 2022!  The Finance Committee and Board will be reviewing and approving the FY2022 operating and capital budgets during the month of August.  This budget process is not an easy one this year as we have seen so many challenges present themselves with an extremely difficult labor market which has resulted in the need to raise wages for most all of our line level and supervisory level positions in order to remain competitive in the marketplace.  As many of you know, labor is the largest expense that Country Clubs in Phoenix have each year and we are expecting our labor expense in 2022 to be roughly 60% of our budgeted revenues or roughly $9 million annually.  This is primarily due to the fact that we are a year round operation with significant amenities in golf, food & beverage, fitness and childcare offerings. 

In addition to this we are seeing significant increases to our operating expenses at Scottsdale tennis club.

 and the cost of food and beverage items and golf course maintenance items which has our biggest operating expense at Scottsdale tennis club.

  For instance, in golf maintenance, for our annual overseeding of the golf course we are seeing very limited availability for ryegrass seed which is due to the fires and high temperatures in the northwest and many courses in the valley and in the south will not be able to overseed this coming year.  Along with the limited availability, we are seeing prices of seed grow by more than 60% and they are continuing to increase for the coming year.  This coupled with significant increases to fertilizers and chemicals for the golf course are most definitely putting a strain on the coming year’s business plan.  Please know that the team along with the Finance Committee and Board are taking a hard look at all of these items and others as it prepares and approves the budget so that we can maintain the member experience and keep interest at  Scottsdale country clubs where it is at currently and that is at an all-time high.

Speaking of membership, the past six months have seen record interest for prospective members.  Melanie and the Membership Committee have been hard at work in taking these prospective members through the process, which is very detailed and thorough.   Our waitlist for Golf Membership at Scottsdale country clubs now sits at around two years or so to join with nearly fifty approved prospects on the list and our lone membership available for sale in August was sold for $150,000.  In other categories we are looking at a waitlist of between 18 months and three years depending on the category of membership. We have had very limited movement with memberships available for sale over the past few months and the Membership Committee and Board are closely monitoring this as we move forward so that we can keep our current members engaged as well as those on the waitlist for membership.  This is all far different than when I first came to the Club in 2007 when we had a significant waitlist to get out and many memberships available to sell.   

Monday, July 12, 2021

Why Does the best golf course in Scottsdale Aerate So Much?

If you think about the amount of footsteps walked on a green each day… it’s a lot. The average golfer at the Scottsdale golf club

 will take about 45 steps on any green.  So to get a number of steps on a green any given day, we need to multiply 45 times the foursome that is playing in the group. That makes 180 steps per foursome.  Now, multiply 180 times the number of foursome that play on that course per day (about 72 foursomes).  That is 12,960 steps per day on each green.  To that extreme, multiply that, times the days in the year, 365. That equals over 4.7 million steps! Now think about all of the equipment that is used in maintaining the greens throughout the year.  Some of these pieces of machinery can weigh over a half ton. Run a mower over a green 180 times a year and that is an additional 180,000 pounds of compression per year.  Compacted? I would say so. 

Playing conditions at the Scottsdale golf club are of the utmost importance for most golfers, and aeration is needed to keep turf healthy and playing well.  Aeration can be disruptive, but the long-term benefits of aeration far outweigh the short-lived disruption.  The next time you play on greens that were recently aerated, keep in mind that aeration is performed for the long-term health of the course.  The greens may not play their best immediately following some aeration treatments, but everyone is playing the same conditions and golfers still can enjoy the game and make plenty of putts.  After all, Tom Watson once shot a 58 when playing at Kansas City Country Club just a few days after the greens had been aerified.

The word aeration stimulates negative emotions for many golfers. It may come as a surprise, but golf course superintendents also dislike aeration.  After all, the last person who wants to disrupt the smoothness of the putting greens they work so hard to maintain is the superintendent. 

Golfers often ask, “Why is aeration needed so often?”  Aeration is an essential program to keep playing surfaces healthy and in good condition.  Aeration primarily is performed at Scottsdale golf courses

 to control organic matter-i.e., decaying roots and grass stems- relieve soil compaction, stimulate root growth and improve drainage. If organic matter becomes too thick, it acts like a sponge and holds water at the surface after rain or irrigation.  Excessive organic matter also inhibits root growth, reduces oxygen levels in the soil, encourages disease and eventually can lead to turf failure. Furthermore, excessive organic matter creates soft surfaces prone to ball marks, foot printing and inconsistent playing conditions.  Aeration and topdressing are the most effective ways to control organic matter and maintain smooth, firm putting surfaces.

Core aeration at best golf course in Scottsdale involves physically removing small soil cores-e.g., 0.5-inch diameter cores- from the turf and is the most common type of aeration. Aeration hold allow excess moisture to evaporate and promote gas exchange in the soil, resulting in stronger root systems and turf that is better able to tolerate golfer traffic.

Proper timing at  Scottsdale golf courses of aeration will ensure the fastest possible recovery and return to smooth surface conditions. The key to a quick recovery is to perform aeration when the turf is healthy and actively growing.  There are many types of aeration that superintendents use throughout the season; some are more labor-intensive and disruptive to playing surfaces than others.  Less-disruptive forms of aeration, including venting aeration with small-diameter, solid tines, also are beneficial because they can alleviate turf stress by promoting oxygen levels in the soil. Aeration programs that have a small impact on a playing surface generally can be performed throughout the season with little or no disruption to play.


The dates chosen this year for aerification are July 6th- 15th. This will allow us to get the whole course aerified, cleaned up, top-dressed, and fertilized. The thought process behind the later dates this year is to be closer to monsoon season when we see higher dew points and humidity which is a necessity for optimum Bermuda grass growth for quicker recovery.

 

Monday, June 28, 2021

Best golf course in Scottsdale had a long 14 months with Covid, but very positive one

It has been a long 14 months at the best golf course in Scottsdale since Covid was at the center of most topics and conversations at the club, and as of now, I can say there are other things to talk about, places to go, wearing a mask or not, and just a refreshing time in general.

My crystal ball in my office worked overtime like no other period in my career, but we made it through and are believably headed to a better life than we had before with a greater appreciation for what we have been gifted.

Sure, it was challenging at times to get a starting time at the best golf course in Scottsdale. If that is the worst that happens to our day, we had a great one.

On a positive note, we watched many more people pick up the game at the best golf course in Scottsdale for the first time and others played more golf than ever in their life.

Our hope is that the new players show a passion for the game at Scottsdale golf club and bring others into it as well, for as we know, it is a game for a lifetime, just ask Phil Mickelson who won the PGA Major Championship this past weekend. Knowing Phil as well as I have since he was a freshman at ASU, he was and continues to be one of the most positive golfers I have ever been around; he plays without fear.

As of this week, the Scottsdale golf courses is as available, playing under 60 players each day as of this week, which opens up time for many. As we head into the Summer months, we should start to see our junior golfers coming to the club for some instruction and competition.

Our Junior camps and competitions start the first week in June so please sign up on Foretees, as space is limited.


GUEST PLAY at Scottsdale golf club

We are once again welcoming your accompanied guests to the club and as of June 1st their fee is $50.00.

Our Junior guest fee is $45.00 through the remainder of the summer, but in all cases, the same guest be they a Junior or other  are  privileged to play 6 rounds throughout the entire year.

This is the same $50.00 fee if you were able to play at Desert Mountain, Mirabel and Desert Highlands by asking us to call those clubs three days in advance of the day you wish to play.

If you have a guest with you, their fee is $90.00


HOURS OF OPERATION:

As has been the case for years at many private clubs, our golf shop hours are 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. through overseeding. We ask that carts are returned to the cart area by 7 p.m.

The practice park will be open until 6 p.m. all days except Tuesdays and Sundays when we close at 2 p.m. to open the Horseshoe at 3 p.m. A reminder is that walking is the only way to get around the Horseshoe and it takes about 1 hour to play it.

What a fun way to spend the afternoon with your family.


UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS at Scottsdale golf club

The Inferno Men’s Member Guest for the first 60 teams to register on Foretees on June 1st is played on Friday, August 27th and Saturday, the 28th

We are moving toward our typical tournament schedule with the Member/ Member Rodeo on November 8-10 for the ladies and November 11-13 for the men.

You ARE welcome to partner with anyone you choose.

The Ladies Desert Diamond Classic member guest in the spring of 2022 is March 21st through the 24th.

The Round up for the men is April 28th -30th and the Stampede is May 12th-14th.

All fields are limited to the first 48 teams unless full flights max it at 60 teams.

Lastly are two reminders regarding upcoming Agronomy projects which will close the course and practice areas. 

The first is our summer of all turf aerification and topdressing over the dates of July 6th through the 15th to reopen on Friday the 16th.

The fall overseeding is done from September 27th and will reopen on October 22nd.

Knowing the men’s locker room, wet areas, grill and patio are closed for remodeling from June 1st until we finish with overseeding, the pool /fitness locker rooms are available for you. 

In closing, we will continue to send club update videos and if you have any questions or topics you would like addressed, please contact me vis phone, text or email

Have a fun summer in the fresh, cool outdoor weather.


Thursday, June 24, 2021

 


A note from the team-

"As we enter the Summer months, we would like to say thank you to all of you for being so supportive to our Food & Beverage Program this year.  It’s hard to believe that another season has already passed and it’s time to start planning all the new and exciting events for 2022.  Every year, we are reminded how blessed we are for having such an amazing membership and extended family.  We all look forward to continuing serving all of you that are here over the next few months, and are very excited about what we have in store for you next season.  On behalf of the entire Food & Beverage Department, thank you for making The Country Club at DC Ranch the best golf course in Scottsdale!"

Mike Sharp



Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of wine glasses?
Riedel Glassware Seminar – Friday July 16th 3pm- Come join us for a fun and educational event!  A representative from Riedel Glassware will be providing participants and opportunity to learn about the history of Riedel while also teaching how different styles of glassware affect the flavor profiles of wine.  This will be a 1-hour event that includes a Riedel Glassware kit, wine samples during the event, and a glass of wine with passed appetizers following.   The price of this event is $60 per member.  Each participant will get to take home their Riedel Glassware kit and also have an opportunity to purchase selected Riedel Glassware at discounted prices.  Signups for this event will be through Foretees (Seating will be limited to 60 people)

It has been a long 14 months since Covid was at the center of most topics and conversations at Scottsdale golf club, and as of now, I can say there are other things to talk about, places to go, wearing a mask or not, and just a refreshing time in general.

My crystal ball in my office worked overtime like no other period in my career, but we made it through and are believably headed to a better life than we had before with a greater appreciation for what we have been gifted.

Sure, it was challenging at times to get a starting time we had gotten used to, but in the end, we were able to play golf that day and were hardly ever shut out from playing. If that is the worst that happens to our day, we had a great one.

On a positive note, we watched many more people pick up the game for the first time and others played more golf than ever in their life.

Our hope is that the new players show a passion for the game and bring others into it as well, for as we know, it is a game for a lifetime, just ask Phil Mickelson who won the PGA Major Championship this past weekend. Knowing Phil as well as I have since he was a freshman at ASU, he was and continues to be one of the most positive golfers I have ever been around; he plays without fear.

As of this week, the Scottsdale golf courses is as available, playing under 60 players each day as of this week, which opens up time for many. As we head into the Summer months, we should start to see our junior golfers coming to the club for some instruction and competition.

Our Junior camps and competitions start the first week in June so please sign up on Foretees, as space is limited.

GUEST PLAY:

We are once again welcoming your accompanied guests to the club and as of June 1st their fee is $50.00.
Our Junior guest fee is $45.00 through the remainder of the summer, but in all cases, the same guest be they a Junior or other  are  privileged to play 6 rounds throughout the entire year.
This is the same $50.00 fee if you were able to play at Desert Mountain, Mirabel and Desert Highlands by asking us to call those clubs three days in advance of the day you wish to play.
If you have a guest with you, their fee is $90.00

HOURS OF OPERATION:

As has been the case for years at many private clubs, our golf shop hours are 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. through overseeding. We ask that carts are returned to the cart area by 7 p.m.
The practice park will be open until 6 p.m. all days except Tuesdays and Sundays when we close at 2 p.m. to open the Horseshoe at 3 p.m. A reminder is that walking is the only way to get around the Horseshoe and it takes about 1 hour to play it.
What a fun way to spend the afternoon with your family.

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS:

The Inferno Men’s Member Guest for the first 60 teams to register on Foretees on June 1st is played on Friday, August 27th and Saturday, the 28th
We are moving toward our typical tournament schedule with the Member/ Member Rodeo on November 8-10 for the ladies and November 11-13 for the men.
You ARE welcome to partner with anyone you choose.
The Ladies Desert Diamond Classic member guest in the spring of 2022 is March 21st through the 24th.
The Round up for the men is April 28th -30th and the Stampede is May 12th-14th.
All fields are limited to the first 48 teams unless full flights max it at 60 teams.

Lastly are two reminders regarding upcoming Agronomy projects which will close the course and practice areas. 

The first is our summer of all turf aerification and topdressing over the dates of July 6th through the 15th to reopen on Friday the 16th.

The fall overseeding is done from September 27th and will reopen on October 22nd.
Knowing the men’s locker room, wet areas, grill and patio are closed for remodeling from June 1st until we finish with overseeding, the pool /fitness locker rooms are available for you. 

In closing, we will continue to send club update videos and if you have any questions or topics you would like addressed, please contact me vis phone, text or email
Have a fun summer in the fresh, cool outdoor weather.


Why Do Golf Courses Aerate So Much?

If you think about the amount of footsteps walked on a green each day… it’s a lot. The average golfer will take about 45 steps on any green.  So to get a number of steps on a green any given day, we need to multiply 45 times the foursome that is playing in the group. That makes 180 steps per foursome.  Now, multiply 180 times the number of foursome that play on that course per day (about 72 foursomes).  That is 12,960 steps per day on each green.  To that extreme, multiply that, times the days in the year, 365. That equals over 4.7 million steps! Now think about all of the equipment that is used in maintaining the greens throughout the year.  Some of these pieces of machinery can weigh over a half ton. Run a mower over a green 180 times a year and that is an additional 180,000 pounds of compression per year.  Compacted? I would say so. 

Playing conditions are of the utmost importance for most golfers, and aeration is needed to keep turf healthy and playing well.  Aeration can be disruptive, but the long-term benefits of aeration far outweigh the short-lived disruption.  The next time you play on greens that were recently aerated, keep in mind that aeration is performed for the long-term health of the course.  The greens may not play their best immediately following some aeration treatments, but everyone is playing the same conditions and golfers still can enjoy the game and make plenty of putts.  After all, Tom Watson once shot a 58 when playing at Kansas City Country Club just a few days after the greens had been aerified.

The word aeration stimulates negative emotions for many golfers. It may come as a surprise, but golf course superintendents also dislike aeration.  After all, the last person who wants to disrupt the smoothness of the putting greens they work so hard to maintain is the superintendent. 

Golfers often ask, “Why is aeration needed so often?”  Aeration is an essential program to keep playing surfaces healthy and in good condition.  Aeration primarily is performed to control organic matter-i.e., decaying roots and grass stems- relieve soil compaction, stimulate root growth and improve drainage. If organic matter becomes too thick, it acts like a sponge and holds water at the surface after rain or irrigation.  Excessive organic matter also inhibits root growth, reduces oxygen levels in the soil, encourages disease and eventually can lead to turf failure. Furthermore, excessive organic matter creates soft surfaces prone to ball marks, foot printing and inconsistent playing conditions.  Aeration and topdressing are the most effective ways to control organic matter and maintain smooth, firm putting surfaces.

Core aeration involves physically removing small soil cores-e.g., 0.5-inch diameter cores- from the turf and is the most common type of aeration. Aeration hold allow excess moisture to evaporate and promote gas exchange in the soil, resulting in stronger root systems and turf that is better able to tolerate golfer traffic.

Proper timing of aeration will ensure the fastest possible recovery and return to smooth surface conditions. The key to a quick recovery is to perform aeration when the turf is healthy and actively growing.  There are many types of aeration that superintendents use throughout the season; some are more labor-intensive and disruptive to playing surfaces than others.  Less-disruptive forms of aeration, including venting aeration with small-diameter, solid tines, also are beneficial because they can alleviate turf stress by promoting oxygen levels in the soil. Aeration programs that have a small impact on a playing surface generally can be performed throughout the season with little or no disruption to play.

The dates chosen this year for aerification are July 6th- 15th. This will allow us to get the whole course aerified, cleaned up, top-dressed, and fertilized. The thought process behind the later dates this year is to be closer to monsoon season when we see higher dew points and humidity which is a necessity for optimum Bermuda grass growth for quicker recovery.


Monday, May 31, 2021

Scottsdale golf club Summer Updates

 


It is hard to believe that we are already into the Summer and  what was a tremendous winter season, despite all of the hurdles that we had at the best golf course in Scottsdale

We appreciate your patience and adherence to the changing policies over the past year and it is our hope that we can continue to keep easing into normal services and operations moving forward.  We hope you are enjoying the fantastic Spring weather and current events at The Club as we begin to see some of our seasonal members begin to leave and I can promise you May will be a month of bustling activity.  With all of the continued activity, there is a great deal of excitement around here and we aim to keep that momentum into the summer season.  Despite the increasing temperatures at Scottsdale golf club we expect to see many of you throughout the summer using the Club facilities. As many of you know, we will be starting the Men’s Locker Room project on June 1st and we will need to have all lockers cleared out by the last week of May 1, 2021.  This exciting project will bring up to date the last remaining piece of original construction in the main Clubhouse and it is expected to be completed as we open the golf course from overseeding in October.  For those that will be heading out of the desert for the summer, we will be sure to keep you updated as to the progress of construction in the coming months via email.

As we come to the beginning of our summer season at the best golf course in Scottsdale you will see continued full hours of operation at the Club as we aim to keep those who will remain in the Scottsdale area dialed in here at the Club. You will be hearing more about these exciting events during the coming weeks, but please know today that we are maintaining our hours of operation throughout May with the exception of closing on Mondays in order for the Maintenance team to work on the course after a busy winter of play. The continuance of our full operations is poised to provide a tremendous amount of fun, family and friendliness so please make sure to see the coming communications from Cheri Farias.  

With all of the increased demand for Club membership and taking a further look at the competition in North Scottsdale, The Board of Directors voted to make a few changes to the current initiation fees to bring them more in line with the offerings present here at The Country Club at DC Ranch, the best golf course in Scottsdale

  1. The Sports Social Initiation fee will change from $30,000 to $40,000. 
  2. Members selling their Golf Membership and moving into a Sports Social Membership will continue to pay $30,000. 
  3. Members selling their Golf Membership and moving into a Clubhouse Category will pay an initiation fee of $10,000, which is ½ of the current initiation fee. 
Members will be charged the current rate of Membership when they activate.  If you are currently on the waitlist and wish for your name to be removed, we would appreciate you letting Melanie Halpert know by emailing her at mhalpert@ccdcranch.com.  We currently have a long list of applicants interested in becoming members and want to make it fair for everyone. 

For my monthly reminder regarding Scottsdale golf courses club rules, I wanted to touch on a subject that has come up a few times in the past two months with regards to the member roster which includes your emails and other contact information.  Please note that Members and their personal/contact information are private and for the use of the Club and their fellow members for limited purposes. 

Members shall not use the roster or any list of members of the Club for solicitation or commercial purposes or share the roster with any non-member in any form or fashion.  I know that we have a number of email groups throughout the Club, but I want to make sure that everyone knows these lists cannot be used for business or solicitation purposes.  If you should have any questions regarding this or any of the other  Scottsdale golf club rules, please do not hesitate to contact me.


Monday, May 24, 2021

Director of Golf, Dick Hyland gives Scottsdale golf courses Feedback


Before I talk  about the best golf course in Scottsdale, I once again want to offer to visit with anyone who has any constructive ideas, questions, comments or concerns. You are encouraged to come visit with me, call or email me. I have mentioned many times, there is no place for unfounded rumors at the Scottsdale golf club and it can be very destructive. 

I am anxious to hear from you. I can look in the mirror and know there are no hidden agendas from this professional staff, only the goal of meeting the wants and needs of as many golfers as possible with the hope they enjoy their round at Scottsdale golf courses


GOLF TALK:

Among the many things I have learned over time at the  best golf course in Scottsdale about the golf swing is there are no two of them that are absolutely identical.

There are many models that have been constructed based on sound principles, but there is no perfect swing.

There are a variety of different ways to swing but tried and true ones create a swing shape that is circular in nature and returns the club head to and through the impact area squarely so the ball can be hit toward your intended target.

There is no one swing that fits all as the physical makeup of most golfers is different and as well their athletic ability.

The only absolute you can make about golf swings is they are all at best similar, but not identical.

When I was learning there were some seemingly absolutes which to this day still hold true for everyone which are:

The placement of the hands on the grip of the club must be as critical as anything you do as it is all relative to the clubface being square through impact.

Too strong a grip promotes hooks and too weak encourages slices.

Add the path your club travels relative to your target line as another critical component to quality ball striking.

Your body alignment at the  Scottsdale golf courses should start with a line across your shoulders, hips, knees and feet should be parallel with your swing line.

These are good starting points which should last a lifetime.

What we would like to avoid is sacrificing correctness for comfort.

You don’t want to have to maneuver and force yourself to manipulate the clubface through the impact area with the club travelling as fast as it can possibly move.

Keep your swing thoughts to a minimum, eliminate the use of words and sayings as “swing hard to get more power” using “force and effort”

“I need to drive my legs” and” twist my hips” ‘I should keep my head down” and “lead arm straight”

These are misleading terms which would be disagreed with by most instructors.

Don’t lose sight of the matter at hand which simply stated it is we are trying to SWING the club around our body as I said in a circular motion based on our stature and athletic ability.

People then ask if they should slow their swing down and I say an incorrect fast swing shape slowed down is an incorrect slow swing.

We need all the pre swing fundamentals in place so we can SWING the club as fast through the impact area as possible and make solid contact as we stay in balance, simple enough????

For those leaving for cooler climates for the next few months, have fun hit it solid and straight and above all, stay safe!!! We will miss you here at the best golf course in Scottsdale.


Monday, May 17, 2021

Scottsdale golf club summarizes amazing season

 

It is that time of the month when I once again get to share some of my thoughts about the best golf course in Scottsdale and the game.

Some like the spoken word through videos, and others prefer the good old days of the written way. Personally, I like both but have no idea which gets to the most of you, so here we go with a few updates.

We will be hosting the local qualifier for the men’s US Open Championship at best golf course in Scottsdale this summer. We can always us more volunteers and if you would like to help out.

The golf shop will be closed on Mondays as well. The Scottsdale golf club shop hours of operation will also move to its regular summer schedule.

Our outside service team will take care of your needs in the later afternoon.

The Scottsdale golf club men's grill /locker room will get a face lift this summer and to do so, we ask that all men have their lockers cleaned out.

There are renderings of what it will look like after the improvements, on the board as you walk into the Scottsdale golf club men’s locker room for your review.

The locker room and grill will not be available until after overseeding in the fall. We recommend you utilize the locker room by the pool area during this time.

The Horseshoe will keep the same schedule as now with it being open on Tuesday and Sunday afternoons at 3pm for families and friends to walk the 9 holes. 

As you well know the course has been less active these past few weeks and which gives us an opportunity to hold some events once again at best golf course in Scottsdale


NINE AND DINE GOLF:

We will have our first 9 hole Nine and Dine couples this summer starting on Sundays. 

The format is one best ball of 4 on the par threes and two best balls of four on the par fours and fives.

The competition fee is $20.00 per player.

Pricing and additional details will be available on Foretees so please sign up quickly as teams are limited.

If you are hoping to play an 18-hole round, all times will be available until 1 pm that Sunday.


JUNIOR GOLF:

Please hear this all Junior Golfers, we will resume our Junior Golf Camps from June 1-30, filled with instruction , on course competitions and education regarding current rules of play ,course etiquette and Pride of Membership course repair.

Please contact Head Golf Professional JT Hamamoto for additional information as there could be a limit as to the ratio of instructors to students.

He can be reached jhamamoto@ccdcranch.com.


SUMMER AERIFICATION/ TOPDRESSING SCHEDULE:

Our summer aerification at Scottsdale golf courses will keep the course and practice areas closed from July 6th through the 15th ,to reopen on Friday the 16th. This will give the greens almost 10 days to fill in and heal before reopening, which should make them very good putting surfaces.

This schedule also gets all the course work done when most families are taking final vacations for the summer.


THE INFERNO:

Our men’s summer MEMBER GUEST named the INFERNO is scheduled to be held on Friday August 27th and Saturday August 28th,2021

The field will be limited to the first 60 teams to sign up to compete in this fun four format tournament.

We will have details available on Foretees as of June 1st,2021.


FALL AERIFICATION:

Please save the dates for Aerification Fall 2021.

The course and practice areas will close on Monday September 27th through Thursday October 21st and will have opening day Friday October 22nd, 2021.


TEE TIME EVALUATION PERIOD:

A subcommittee of the Golf Committee is being formed to do an evaluation of possibilities to see if there are better alternatives to make starting times than the way we currently make them.

We certainly experienced some challenges in these past months making times 7 days in advance at 7am and we have been asked to do some exploring of options.

We will keep you informed if the programming for change is being considered and when.


Monday, April 26, 2021


Over the many years of watching golfers at all levels at the best golf course in Scottsdale and asking them questions about their games, I am drawn to the conclusion the game centers around four areas we could work on to become the best golfer we can be.

These components are PHYSICAL, which is can I make a swing that will return the clubface through the impact area so we can make solid contact with the ball and have it go in the direction of our intended target as often as possible.

Next up is the MENTAL side of the game which is about making the correct decisions as we navigate our way around the golf course.

Have we picked the club that gives us the best chance for success? Sometimes I wonder what the mental process is for some players at Scottsdale golf courses

as they more often than not expect their best shot every time, and do not play to their strengths and within their capabilities.

Playing within yourself does not mean you are never aggressive when the odds are in your favor; it is a sign of proper course management. It means you have a clear understanding of your game and the shots you know you can execute and you engage the mental strength within you to play within your boundaries. Trust and commit to the shot at hand and execute within your capabilities. Lastly, try and eliminate negative self-talk when you play and replace it with positive self-talk.

It is just as easy to tell yourself what you want to do as it is what you don’t want to do. Negative talk is disguising fear when we play, replace it with courage at Scottsdale golf courses.

Next up is the EMOTIONAL side which is an art to master which says, “Can I handle the good shots and the bad ones just the same and not get too high or low with each outcome?”

Are you the player at Scottsdale golf courses

who has a great front nine and a bad back nine or vice versa and have no idea why  the inconsistency as we believe we are making the same swings each nine?

Maybe we are too outcome oriented and not process and plan driven.

As we all know it is an 18-hole game, so keep plugging along until the last putt drops and then add up your score, but not until then.

Are you a player who says to themselves, “if I just make two pars on these last two holes I will break???? for the first time ever???”

We all get caught in that trap and now that we know it, we should get back to what got us to that point and just keep making the best shots we can until the end on the best golf course in Scottsdale.

The last component to improving is EXPERIENCE. The more times we put ourselves in an environment on the course we are not familiar or comfortable with, the better we will be able to handle the outcome in the future.

One way I suggest you get out of your “comfort zone” is to play from the shortest tees available so you can hit more greens in regulation, thus having more birdie chances.

You shouldn’t wait until you are faced with difficult, unfamiliar situations during your game. You should test yourself as part of your practice sessions, and remember you can never score low enough.

When others ask what the best score you have ever shot, your answer should be ‘I haven’t shot it yet” and keep practicing.

There is no doubt we won’t see success at the best golf course in Scottsdale if we do not put in the time working on the correct things with our mechanics in both the long and short game. Just thinking about practicing will not get it done and warming up before we head to the first tee is not enough.

We need to dedicate private, uninterrupted time to our game to get better, and do our best to allocate time to work on our short game.

Why is it that players hit twice as many drivers when they practice and half as many putts, and when we play, we hit twice as many putts and half as many drivers? We need to re-prioritize our time management.


 

Monday, April 12, 2021

Scottsdale golf courses busiest season

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I will eventually get to what I like to talk about best which is this great game of golf at the best golf course in Scottsdale. I must first continue to address what the club’s stance is going forward with the Covid-19 programs at the club which are quite simple. 

We are delighted many of you have had your two vaccinations already, as I have, but the Doctors I rely on say we should not be changing what we have been doing over these last twelve months until further notice, which is our best way to avoid anyone getting sick, and the club closing. 

If you and your family have been out of the country for a spring break, you will be required to Quarantine for a period of time before you are permitted to use any of the club facilities or amenities. 

We hope there could be changes on the horizon, but social distancing, sanitizing and wearing masks when not playing, practicing, eating or drinking is a club mandate. 

We will certainly inform you when the CDC or Governor’s office gives us the word, but I did read the vaccines are available to children 16 years old. 

You have heard via the frequent videos that the golf committee has recommended to the Board that we do not change the way we make starting times in the middle of the season. 

Contrary to what some believe, we in fact have worked with Foretees over the last few months on a number of other options to make starting times easier at Scottsdale golf courses and faster than the way we make times now. 

When I ask many members at Scottsdale Golf Club if it is more important to them the get the exact time they want or play near to their friends, the answers are overwhelmingly in favor of playing near the group. 

Other options suggest limiting the number of times an individual or family can play at Scottsdale Golf Club each week or per month, but we don’t like that option as much either. 

Should we find what we believe benefits and is fair to the membership at large, we will likely do a trial sometime this summer to determine if a change is the path we should take. 

What we do hope for in the near future is getting back to having you playing with and entertaining your friends at the best golf course in Scottsdale. We will let you know how soon we can get make that opportunity available to you. 

Some have asked if the summer reciprocal program with other private clubs will be available this summer. As of right now it appears to be suspended until further notice and we will update you as more information is available. 


Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Did you know everything we offered at Golf course in Scottsdale?

The best golf course in Scottsdale offer grab and go snacks at the turn window. Some of the current selections include cherry almond protein bites, chicken and tuna salad, hot dogs, hard boiled eggs, chopped chicken breast, along with a rotating assortment of salads and wraps. Next time you find yourself hungry on Scottsdale golf courses stop by the window and see everything we have available! 

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The Ranch House at  the best golf course in Scottsdale is offering a grouper fish and chips special on Wednesday nights that includes steak fries, Mexican coleslaw, and lime aioli. Stop in for dinner or take it to-go by ordering on the DC Ranch app. 

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Valet parking is now available at Golf course in Scottsdale. Our team is working hard to keep you safe and bring amenities back on line. Our valet team will be changing their gloves every time they get into a new car and will roll down the windows as they bring your car back to you. Don’t forget you can request your car from the DC Ranch app! 


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Be on the look-out for some upcoming “pop-up events” at the Golf course in Scottsdale that will include grab and go breakfast, shake Saturday, and more. These events will take place in the Scottsdale Golf Club pool parking area or the valet circle. 

The best golf course in Scottsdale offers fresh pressed juices and protein shakes. We have three signature smoothies which include strawberry almond, greens, and peanut butter chocolate and banana or you can create your own! All of our smoothies use BiPro Protein powder or if you prefer, we also offer a vegan option. Order on the app or by calling 480.342.7277. 


The fitness center offers a variety of grab and go offerings including Wild Tonic Kombucha, Protein shakes, energy drinks, coconut water, DC Ranch made protein bites and more. Stop by and see the great selection! 

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Best golf course in Scottsdale offers plenty of Ladies Golf Events for all levels

 

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Scottsdale golf courses are all looking forward to the Spring Series of Ladies' Fundamentals Golf Clinics! The clinic schedule is posted on Foretees and is open for registration.

Looking forward to getting you all ready for Scottsdale golf courses Spring golf and for any tournaments/events you plan on playing in! As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the golf professional staff: (480) 342-7210.

Plus to make you feel great and look great on the Best golf course in Scottsdale we will be hosting our first spring trunk show with a fun line, Golftini. It will be held in the Courtyard.

Feel and powerful on Best golf course in Scottsdale with a fantastic new outfit. Women’s golf attire has come a long way. Now it is easy to look your best on Scottsdale golf courses.

High fashion meets functional appeal with premium ladies golf apparel from Golftini. Treat yourself to some new golf attire and see you on the Best golf course in Scottsdale.




Friday, February 26, 2021

Best golf course in Scottsdale see plenty of activity this Spring

As we move into the months of February and March we look forward to increased activity at the Best golf course in Scottsdale as we see more familiar faces join us after being away for the holidays.  We know that the amount of business has caused some strain on reservations at Scottsdale golf courses in many of our operations, most apparent in accessibility to golf tee times but we want you to know that we are continuing to look for ways to maximize the member traffic each and every day.  You may have recently heard about some of the change to guest play here at Scottsdale golf courses and adding morning and afternoon tee-times and we will continue to look for ways to help everyone enjoy your Club.  As you have heard from Dick and I on a consistent basis our goal is to keep the Club up and running each and every day and we will need your help and adherence to our protocols to make that happen.  While we feel like we are getting closer to the finish line we still are a few months out.  As we move into our traditional spring Scottsdale golf club events we aim to conduct most all of them albeit with a bit of a change from our traditional offerings.  Please stay tuned for further information on our events such as Easter, Taste of the Ranch, the Desert Diamond Classic, Roundup and Stampede just to name a few.  

It was wonderful to see many of you at the Scottsdale golf club annual meeting last month via Zoom.  This year we had record attendance through this venue and we look forward to having that be a part of our future presentations as we welcome all of the attendance and feedback.  Our interaction with the Scottsdale golf Club membership is vital to our future success and the Board and I recommend that if you have any questions, comments or concerns to reach out.   For those of you who couldn’t be at the Annual Meeting, I’d like to share the results of our recent election and to welcome this year’s Board of Directors. We have three new directors joining the board this year: David Wigler and Rich Baccaro who will be serving three and one year terms respectively.  In addition, Bob Kline was elected to an additional three years on the Board.  For the coming year, your Club President will be John Roussel who will be entering his first year in this role.    As John reviewed at the annual meeting, some of our main goals for 2021 are as follows:

Restore all the Club experiences at Best golf course in Scottsdale that we love; at the highest level of service possible so that the Country Club at DC Ranch continues to be the finest Club in the Valley including a reputation for service, outstanding facilities and member satisfaction.

Follow through with the needs as provided in the Master Plan for Improvement of Club Facilities – this summer will include a renovation to our Men’s Locker Room and Grille which are in need of updates. 

Keep an ongoing line of communication with our Club members and fully utilize our Advisory Committees to ensure that our members are engaged at all times so that we can continue to improve in all that we do.

As I stated at the Annual Meeting, I truly believe that we are in a solid position with an experienced leadership team, a strong financial position and an engaged and supportive membership which will continue to generate a buzz in the market as we aim to achieve even higher levels in 2021 and beyond.

From a COVID protocol standpoint, I want to once again remind everyone of the need to continue to wear their masks at the Club, when walking through the Clubhouse and grounds as well as in the gym.  We all know that people are tired of wearing them but it is imperative that everyone play their part in respect to your fellow members and importantly our Club team.  In addition the Club will be requiring all members, guests and staff that has traveled internationally that they will need to get tested 3-5 days after travel and are required to stay home and self-quarantine for seven (7) days after travel.  If you don’t get tested, you must stay home and away from the Club for ten (10) days after travel.  Please keep in mind that these guidelines are provided by the CDC and we are simply following them as a Club.  Thank you very much for your cooperation in this as it is important that all rules at the Club apply to all members.  

With all this being said, we look forward to a busy next few months at Best golf course in Scottsdale and know that you will enjoy all that our team has planned during this time.  The calendar is packed with a number of golf, tennis and social events for your enjoyment.


Tuesday, February 23, 2021

How about this for your mental game tip for Private golf clubs in Scottsdale

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Even after you’ve secured your mind in the present at the
best golf course in Scottsdale, you still have to direct it toward the task at hand, or “process.” Most players think in terms of results, outcomes, or consequences (i.e. thinking about making a birdie putt instead of focusing on the execution of the stroke required). While you’re in action on the course, thoughts of winning and succeeding can actually inhibit performance.

This type of thinking is extremely typical at all levels. And sometimes, despite poor thinking, the putt is holed. However, if you recognize this type of thinking while it’s happening and put yourself back in the process (“focus on rolling this putt toward the right edge”), you will discover that executes more consistently in competition overtime at the Golf course in Scottsdale.

Staying in the process is extremely challenging for players at every level at Scottsdale golf club because the tendency to think and speak in terms of results is part of the paradigm of the game. You, for example, may say to yourself before a match, “if I win this match, I move on to the semi-finals of the club championship.” And after the match, everyone you see will ask “How’d you do?” or “Did you win?”

The emphasis placed on the outcome by others is very difficult to overcome, however, if you listen to top players talk after a round at Scottsdale golf courses, they routinely say they stayed in the process of hitting each shot as well as possible, and that they didn’t worry about other people, how others were playing, or what number they’d have to shoot.

While playing at the Golf course in Scottsdale, Trust what you’ve trained (and prepared) to do and let the shot outcome be what it is, without judgment. 

Here is a closing tip from Jack Nicklaus: “your worst putt is always going to be better than your best chip.” Don’t be afraid to practice your off-green putting. 

Hope you enjoy your game at the best golf course in Scottsdale.

 

Monday, January 11, 2021

Scottsdale Golf Courses Understand The Busy Tee Sheets

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The best golf course in Scottsdale understand how tee times are literally sold out in seemingly moments as each player in a group secures a time, and after they have checked with each other in their group, they pick the best one and release the less preferred ones back to Foretees for others to use. This usually takes about ten minutes for more times to be available. As it is right now, this is within the process at Scottsdale golf club and we are working with Foretees to see what additional solutions might be available for those trying to book a time and are unable to do so. Everyone wants the same times, and we are doing our best to manage the process of seven days of booking times in advance starting at 7:00 am daily for the following week. You might be reminded that an X to reserve a position goes back to the system within 24 hours of the starting time reserved, which leaves the vacant times available to other players. The Club also reserves the right to pair players to make full groups at the best golf course in Scottsdale, to make more starting times available.

Additionally, as a reminder, you should also know that no show / no call will be charged for unused starting times at Scottsdale golf courses. The club also will permit the same member to only secure one starting time per day. If you would like to play more holes, please talk with the professional staff and check if a time is available. This practice is to make certain everyone has a chance to play one round before a select group can play twice in the same day. We ask that you please review the enclosed information and let us know if we can answer any questions. Thanks for your understanding and we hope that you have found this information helpful.