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Courtesy of Desert Mountain/Map: Lauren Nadler
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By Peter Finch
Golf Digest
June 2006
 1. Scottsdale
Thirteen--count them, 13--Scottsdale courses make Golf Digest's Best in State list, more than any other community. The highest ranked is The Estancia Club, a Tom Fazio design on the northern slope of landmark Pinnacle Peak. Here, overlooking a course that ranked 76th on Golf Digest's list of America's 100 Greatest Courses, homes sell for $1.2 million and up. But for sheer volume of quality golf, it's hard to top Desert Mountain, home to six Jack Nicklaus courses, each with its own clubhouse, and almost 1,300 homes. Prices range from $1.5 million to more than $7 million.
As its name suggests, the Whisper Rock Golf Club appeals to deep-pocketed buyers who want a quieter vibe. It has one course co-designed by Phil Mickelson and another by Tom Fazio. Homes in Whisper Rock Estates, none occupying less than an acre, sell for $2.6 million to $5.4 million. Older, more established Desert Highlands is a favorite spot at the base of Pinnacle Peak, with lots starting at $500,000. At venerable Troon North, you can find nice two-bedroom villas for about $700,000.
The top golf-home markets, by region:
 West: Scottsdale
Thirteen--count them, 13--Scottsdale courses make Golf Digest's Best in State list, more than any other community.
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To find out everything you ever wanted to know about Golf in Arizona and the Valley of the Sun. ALL GOLF COURSES IN THE AREA Click here for all golf courses in the Valley of the Sun: http://www.cactusgolf.com PRIVATE GOLF MEMBERSHIPS (these change all the time) **************************************************************** New golf club plans on plenty of greenDale Hajek
The Arizona Republic
Feb. 1, 2003 12:00 AM SCOTTSDALE - What costs $200,000 initially to get in and $850 a month to stay? For most people that would probably be a large down payment and a reasonable monthly mortgage bill for a fine home in one of the better parts of the northeast Valley.  | 
The Golf Club Scottsdale |
But for some who like golf as much as others need a roof over their heads, there's the new Golf Club Scottsdale. Membership will cost $200,000. That's just to join. Monthly dues will be an additional $850. A groundbreaking ceremony for the club will take place at 11 a.m. today near Dynamite Boulevard and 122nd Street. The private, non-residential course is scheduled to open in November. "We anticipate that this is going to be the premier golf club in the northeast Valley," said Scottsdale's Dick Bailey, co-architect of the project. The club, which will be limited to 265 members, will combine the architectural talents of Bailey and world-renowned course architect Jay Morrish, who has several courses to his credit among Golf Digest's top 100. The Boulders Private Club and Resort Guests
Approximately 1,000 acre master planned community
Family Preferred Golf Membership Initiation Fee: $120,000
( 80% surrender value)
Social Preferred Membership Initiation Fee: $30,000
Golf Dues: $383/mo
Homeowner's Dues: $115 to $210/mo.
14 Resale Homes on market from $349,000 to $3,000,000
4 custom lots available from $150,000 to $440,000
Membership Cap: 445
Two 18-hole golf courses designed by Jay Moorish
New Golden Door Spa will open soon! Desert Mountain Private Club
Approximately 8,100 acre master planned community
Family Golf Membership included in most
lot & home sales
Membership presently valued at $225,000
Deferred Equity (80%)
Golf Dues: $525/mo.
Homeowner's Dues: $71-$230/mo
Transfer Fee: 20% of current value of golf membership
Homes ranging from $765,000 to $5,495,000
Lots ranging from $135,000 (no membership) to $2,400,000
Developer lots starting at $350,000
Private Club Membership Cap: 475 per course
Five 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus
Estancia Private Club
640 acre master planned community
Family Golf Membership Initiation Fee: $200,000
(80% equity)
Golf Dues : $650
Homeowner's Dues: $165/mo.
Homeowner Dues for La Scala homes: $240/mo
Lots ranging from $195,000 to $1,250,000
Homes ranging from $1,275,000 to $2,575,000
Equity Golf Membership Cap: 325
Social Members: 30
One18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio Desert Highlands Private Club
Approximately 850 acre master planned community
Family Golf Membership stays with the land.
Total Homeowner and Golf Dues: $675/mo.
Resale homes from $639,000 to $3,100,000
Lots available from $220,000 to $650,000
One 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
One 18-hole putting course.
One-time Membership fee: $50,000 paid by buyer
Food & beverage minimum: $1,200/yr.
Desert Highlands has completed a 16 million dollar
expansion & renovation, including clubhouse,
fitness center and tennis/sports complex
(there are now 13 tennis courts!) Troon Private club
Family Golf Membership Initiation Fee: $95,000 50% equity
(non-refundable and NON-EQUITY, but can be willed to a relative. After 3 years, you can remain a member for life)
Social Membership Initiation Fee: $5900 ( all facilities and events except golf in the winter)
Golf Dues: $645/mo. Social Dues: $235/mo. A Social membership will allow you to play golf in June, July, August and September only
Homeowner's Dues: around $140/mo.
Home prices from $400,000 to $2,500,000
Lots ranging around $650,000 to $1,200,000+
Membership Cap: 390 Call 480-585-4310 for details
One 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf.
Food & beverage minimum: $1,200/yr. Troon North$75,000 equity membership plus $400/month 2 year wait list, must make a 10% deposit to get on the list Must own property in Troon North Breath-taking scenery, challenging design and first-class service make Troon North Arizona's finest two-course facility. The Monument was designed by the team of legendary golfer, Tom Weiskopf and architect, Jay Morrish, and stretches to 7,028 yards and a par 72. It presents a challenging layout for the pros, as well as an enjoyable experience for the average golfer. Both will enjoy the wide fairways that wind through lush desert vegetation, natural washes and towering saguaros. Awards and recognition for Troon North Monument Course - #1 in Arizona by Golf Magazine
- #1 in Arizona by Golf Week
- #8 in America's Top 100 Non-Private Golf Courses by Golf Magazine
- #10 in America's Top 75 Non-Private Golf Courses by Golf Digest
- #22 in America's Top 100 Modern Courses by Golf Week
- Best Public Course in Arizona 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 by The Arizona Republic
- Best Back Nine 1997 by The Arizona Republic
At 7,044 yards and a par 72, 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. Awards and recognition for Troon North Pinnacle Course - #2 Best New Upscale Course in America 1996 by Golf Digest
- #2 in Arizona Public Courses by Golf Digest
- Best Front Nine 1997 by The Arizona Republic
Residents of Troon North have exclusive membership rights to its non-equity, semi-private club. With its two acclaimed courses and beautiful Clubhouse, membership in the Troon North Golf Club is an advantage worth exploring.
Resident Membership is free to all Troon North property owners and includes the following benefits: reduced green fees, the use of the driving range and a special phone line with priority for tee times.
Club Membership is also available to all Troon North property owners for an initiation fee and a monthly charge. Benefits include full golf privileges, range balls and reduced fees to accompanied guests. Handicap services, bag storage and locker rooms are available.
Club Members also have full charge privileges for all golf, merchandise and dining. Also, if you've been dying for a chance to take a few strokes off your best score at either of Troon North's world-famous golf courses, there's no time like the present. Monday thru Thursday, from June 1 to August 29, you can play either the Pinnacle or the Monument for a mere $75.00 per round. Fees for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are only $90.00. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance for an additional twenty dollars. For more information, or to book a tee time, call (480) 585-5300. DC Ranch DC Ranch encompasses 8,281 acres, 3,700 acres of developable land with the balance being incorporated into the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Because the site is so spectacular and so important to your everyday enjoyment of life, we've worked to protect the natural environment in the most sensitive and vital ways. Furthermore, miles of paths and trails connect you to the mountains' wilderness areas. Just minutes from your home, you're in the middle of another world -- the very soul of Arizona. Private Club
Approximately 8,300 acre master planned community
Family Golf Membership initiation fee:$135,000 (full equity membership or 80%, whichever is greater)
Club Dues: $500/mo.
Family Sport Gold Membership initiation fee: $30,000 Social Membership initiation fee: $15,000
Master Homeowner's Dues: $81-$161/mo.
Food & beverage minimum: $1,000/yr.
Home prices starting in low $300,000's
Custom lots starting in $200,000 range
Membership Cap: 400 (25 are non-residents)
One 18-hole golf course designed by Scott Miller
Community Center: 2 swimming pools, tennis, fitness center, basketball & volleyball courts Call 480-502-6905 for member ship information The Golf Club in Scottsdale Private Club
Individual Golf Membership initiation Fee: $100,000
Equity Membership: a 10% transfer fee will be assessed
to those who acquire membership prior to
groundbreaking & up to a maximum of 125.
Thereafter, there will be a 20% transfer fee
Golf Club Dues: projected to be $425/mo
No homes will be around golf course
Membership Cap: 339 individuals
One 18-hole golf course scheduled to be completed in 2002
designed by Jay Moorish and Dick Bailey Terravita Private club
Family Golf Membership Initiation Fee: $37,500
(non-refundable)
Social Membership Initiation Fee: $8,500
Golf Dues: $337/month single . $406/month for a couple and $488/month for the entire family. Social Dues: $123/mo.
Homeowner's Dues: $59/mo. (billed quarterly)
Home prices from $194,500 to $900,000
Membership Cap: 390
One 18-hole golf course designed by
Food & beverage minimum: $0/yr.Call the Membership Director at 480-488-3456 TATUM RANCH Full Golf Membership - Family Membership
- Unlimited Year-Round Golf Privileges
- 14-Day Advanced Tee Time Reservations
- Unlimited Driving Range Privileges
- Unlimited Access to the Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Locker Rooms and Dining Facilities
- Participate in all Social and Family Events
- Enroll in the Platinum Club - Reciprocal Playing Privileges at over 295 Golf Courses
- Golf Shop Merchandise Advantage Plan - Save Up to 35% Off Merchandise and Equipment
- Monthly Complimentary Group Golf Lessons
- No Food and Beverage Minimum
- No Assessment Fees
- 50% Transferable Membership
| | Membership Deposit: | $40,000 Transferable | $28,000 Non-Transferable | | Monthly Dues: | $350 | |
Junior Golf Membership - Full Golf Membership privileges for individuals 35 Years of Age and Younger.
| | Membership Deposit: | $15,000 Non-Transferable | | Monthly Dues: | $350 |
Fitness Membership - Family Membership
- Unlimited Access to the Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Locker Rooms and Dining Facilities
- Limited Golf Privileges - May 1st to September 30th
- 3-Day Advance Tee Time Reservation
- Limited Driving Range Privileges - May 1st to September 30th
- Participate in all Social and Family Events
- Enroll in the Platinum Club - Reciprocal Playing Privileges at over 295 Golf Courses
- No Food and Beverage Minimums
- No Assessment Fees
| | Membership Deposit: | $2,500 Non-Transferable | | Monthly Dues: | $135 |
Membership Plan - The membership limit will be 450 Full Golf Members and 135 Fitness Members
- The Club will be Members Only when the membership level exceeds 325
Membership Terms and Fee - All dues are paid year round
- Cart Fee charge is $13.00 per person
- Guest Greens Fee are $55.00
- Membership Deposits are subject to change
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For more information, please contact our Membership Director at 480-585-2399. Tatum Ranch Golf Club
29888 N. Tatum Ranch Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Click on the link for direct access: http://www.tatumranchgc.com/ Gainey Ranch Club Membership
| For those who remain in the Valley for the summer months, we offer a seasonal summer golf membership. Benefits include:- Unlimited tee times from May 1 - December 31 each year
- Starting times made five days in advance from May 1 - September 30 and two days in advance from October 1 - December 31
- Members pay cart fee only to play
- Practice facilities are available to Club Members year-round
- Range balls are complimentary
- 20% discount in the Outlook Boutique
- Enjoyment of the clubhouse facilities for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Participation in a calendar of social events
- Use of the Club's private dining rooms for meetings or private parties with discounted room rates and menu prices
- Transferability. Upon transfer, the Member will receive 50% of the 'then current' Initiation Deposit up to the amount they paid to join the Club.
- Use of Associate Clubs when traveling
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http://www.gaineyranchcc.com/index.htm WHISPER ROCK $100,000 Individual Membership. Must be approved by membership. MIRABEL 713 acres $95,000 Membership. 80% equity. Maximum number of members: 350 $400-650/month dues. FIREROCK 800 acres and 379 home sites $58,000 to $65,000 Membership. 100% equity. Maximum number of members: 395 $460/month dues. 29,000 sq. ft. clubhouse. ANTHEM 5856 acres and 379 home sites$48,500 Membership. 80% equity. Maximum number of members: 475 per course. $308 to 477 monthly dues. FOREST HIGHLANDS Flagstaff 1100 acres and 800 home sites Membership included with lot purchase. $10,000 transfer fee. $280 per month dues. GRAYHAWK Scottsdale's acclaimed Grayhawk Golf Club offers two of the Southwest's most enjoyable and challenging golf experiences.
In fact, the 6,973-yard, par-72 Talon Course, designed by former PGA and US Open Champion David Graham and architect Gary Panks, was selected as one of Golf Magazine's "Top 10 You Can Play."
In addition to thrilling golf, Talon provides players with breathtaking views of the nearby McDowell Mountains and the unspoiled beauty of the great Sonoran Desert. Grayhawk's Talon is the host site of the finals of the Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf.
HASSAYAMPA in Prescott, AZ Tom Weiskopf Golf Course in 547 acre development. 547 acres and 360 home sites $55,000 Membership. $40,000 refundable. Maximum number of members: 475 per course. $334 to 405 monthly dues. LEGEND TRAIL Rees Jones course open to public on 640 acres and 360 homesites. Reduced fees for homeowners. May eventually become a private course. PINNACLE PEAK COUNTRY CLUB547 acres and 360 home sites $56,000 Membership. $450 monthly dues. 325 members. PRESCOTT LAKES in Prescott Juniper Course $25,000 Membership Dues $250/month Pinon Course $15,000 Membership Dues $150/month RANCHO MANANA in Cave Creek 547 acres $40,000 Membership. SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN 547 acres $85,000 Membership. $375 monthly dues. TONTO VERDE AND RIO VERDE 709 acres $35,000 Membership. 100% equity not tied to future price. TPC TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB Public Course. WILDFIRE in N. Phoenix 5700 acres and 360 home sites Please note that golf memberships in the area change frequently (always increasing in value/price) and although I try to maintain the changes on my site, I do not guarantee the accuracy of any of these rates. They are to be used as a general guide only. |
