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Arizona Country Club was established in 1946 catering to families living in Scottsdale, AZ luxury homes. The country club is amongst custom homes in Scottsdale and the golf course winds through Scottsdale luxury real-estate creating a luxurious feel. It is located off of Thomas and 56th St.

Arizona Country Club's 18 hole, par 72 golf course was home to the Phoenix Open from the years 1955 to 1973. Many great golfers have played the golf course. Some of these include: Nicklaus, Player, and Palmer. This course still holds the high standards that the pro golfers played on during those years. This course is an alternative to the desert-style golf, which is so popular in Arizona. It is known for having some of the nicest putting surfaces in Arizona. For the golfers that wish to fine tune their golf game, the country club offers short-game pitching greens, a putting green, and a double-ended practice facility. Also, there are 5 professionals on staff to help members with their game. Lastly, Arizona Country Club offers a high class pro shop which provides all major name brands.

Because Arizona Country Club's main mission is to provide a family oriented place, most of the amenities provided cater to the family. Families are encouraged to do everything together, including golf with their children. The clubhouse is elegant yet casual allowing members to completely relax in an atmosphere that feels like a lodge. Inside the clubhouse is a spa and fitness center along with a large dining area with a bar and outside seating. There is a wine cellar that is temperature controlled and holds a variety of 250 different wines. For especial events, there are several ballrooms and a professional catering staff to help members host top class events.

Outside the clubhouse are several tennis courts where members can play on their own or sign up for instructions. There is a newly renovated, heated pool with lap lanes and an area for play. One unique aspect of Arizona Country Club is their Kids Klubhouse. There is a separate section with an indoor and outdoor basketball court, and play areas inside just for children. There is staff provided to look after kids if parents wish to play a game of golf or want to enjoy a meal without children.

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Paradise Valley Country Club is an exclusive member only golf club for people living in Paradise Valley, AZ luxury homes and Paradise Valley, AZ golf homes. This may be the most exclusive country clubs in Arizona located on Tatum, just north of Lincoln. In order to become a member, you must be recommended by two current members whom you have known for a minimum of two years. After being approved, you are put on a waiting list for at least two years.

Their private golf course has 18 holes and was constructed in 1957 by Lawrence Hughs. It is a par 72 with different lengths for different skills. Their championship length is the longest length with 6802 yards and the shortest length is 6137 yards. Guests are allowed to play the course only when accompanied by current members. The fees for golfing are all disclosed. As part of the golf experience, PVCC provides cart and club rentals, a driving range, and a pro shop on the premises.

Besides golf, PVCC has all the amenities one would expect from a high class country club. They have a luxurious resort style pool with a play area, lap lanes, and a shallow pool for little children. Right next to the pool is a pool side restaurant where one can order things like drinks, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Other activities include tennis courts and an upscale work out room. There is also a formal dining room, banquet room, bar, outside eating area, and a men's dining room.

The facilities are very upper class and were just renovated about 4 years ago.This country club is the perfect place to go and relax. It provides the most beautiful desert landscape with high class facilities. Phones are not allowed so that members are able to escape life and just enjoy the company of other members. PVCC is a great place to host events or just to make qualitiy family time. With the beautiful landscape and buildings, many people take family pictures on the golf course or just outside the club house.

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Gainey Ranch Golf Club

Gainey Ranch is a golf community in Scottsdale with 27 award winning holes located at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Ranch Road. This community was once owned by Daniel C. Gainey and used as an Arabian horse ranch. Surrounded by the natural Sonoran desert with breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains, it is easy for members to relax and make Gainey Ranch their home.

Gainey Ranch offers three distinctly separate 9-hole golf courses: the Dunes, the Lakes, and the Arroyo. These courses were designed by Michael Poellot, who used to be the chief architect for Robert Trent Jones Jr. The Lakes course is made up of sparkling waterways, a waterfall at the 9th hole, and lush greenery. The Dunes course showcases the beauty of the natural Sonoran desert and the Arroyo course is the longest of all courses requiring placement and power. For the golf enthusiast, there are many golf leagues and tournaments that members are able to join. Not only does Gainey Ranch offer exceptional golf courses, but they offer many services to add to the Gainey Ranch experience. Some of these services include golf lessons, the ability to store your bag at the club, golf club repairs and fittings, locker rentals, and also cart rentals.

Gainey Ranch also provides several different dining choices for members. First is the Terraces Dining Room. This is a casually elegant, full-service dining room, with indoor and outdoor seating. Next, the Member's Grill offers views of the Arroyo course, four televisions, indoor and outdoor seating, and a full-service bar. The Member's Grill offers a casual setting and is perfect for relaxing after a long day of golf. Lastly, the 19th Hole Snack Bar is located on the Terraces patio. This is a carry-out service which offers food such as sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks, and beverages. In addition to the three dining choices, there are also "roving beverage carts" throughout the golf courses during normal golf hours.

Gainey Ranch is also the perfect place to host special events. Some events that are commonly held at Gainey Ranch include weddings, seminars, showers, holiday parties, business meetings, school parties, private dinners, reunions, and much more. For corporate events, Gainey Ranch has the ability to accommodate groups of 10 to 250 very comfortably.

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Troon North Country Club Community

Troon North is a top rated golf community in Scottsdale. Located at the base of Pinnacle Peak, residents are able to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sonoran desert along with magnificent custom homes.

Also available to residents are many multi-use trails and a 4-acre community park. Located at the park are tennis and basketball courts, ramadas, barbecues, a tot lot, and a large turf area for various activities. Troon North has a 37,000 square foot club house with locker rooms, their award winning golf shop, a bar, and a grill. Also, there are many different facilities for conferences, banquets, and catering. The Dynamite Grille offers a variety of food to cater to any type of taste. They offer anything from quesadillas and salads to Kobe beef sliders. The Grille looks over the Pinnacle course's 18th hole which displays the natural beauty of the Sonoran desert and luxurious custom built homes. The Grille hosts many specialty nights for members such as prime rib nights or seafood bakes. This is the perfect place to host any type of events whether it be morning brunch or a formal dinner party. The culinary staff will work with hosts to make a specialized menu for individual events.

Troon North is home to the two the newest golf courses out of all country club communities in Scottsdale. These two, 18-hole golf courses, have been newly designed by Tom Weiskopf. One of the new courses, named Pinnacle, was ranked #21 in the nation and #1 in Arizona by Golf Magazine. Troon North offers a full length turf driving range and a large practice putting green. There is also a private practice area which can be used for private lessons or clinics with Troon North's hired professionals. To go along with Troon North's top rated golf courses, they also have a large golf shop which was named as one of the "100 Best Golf Shops in America" by Golf World magazine.

One unique aspect of Troon North is their own Callaway Center. Here, trained experts use cutting edge technology to fit players with the best equipment for their game. They use high speed cameras and high tech software in order to evaluate a players swing, spin rates, ball speed, attack, and much more. It is here that they allow one to test many different types of irons, drivers, shafts, and clubhead combinations, without even leaving a room.

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Troon Country Club Community

This member owned country club was established in 1986. The country club, located near Troon Mountain and Pinnacle Peak, is part of a 1,400 acre golf community known as Troon Village. Troon Country Club does not require members to own property in Troon Village, in fact, there is no difference between property and non-property members.

Residents are able to choose between luxurious custom homes or beautiful two-bedroom town homes. Inside of Troon Village are several different gated communities such as Quail Ridge, Troon Ridge Estates, Windy Walk, Whispering Ridge, and Glenn Moor. Lots are priced between $400,000 and $1 million and homes will range from $500,000 to over $3 million.

The 50,000 square foot Troon Clubhouse displays architecture that is influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Clubhouse underwent a multi-million dollar remodel in 2003 in order to maintain an elegant and luxurious setting for members. At the Clubhouse, members can eat with reasonable prices in an elegant setting. Also located here is a state of the art fitness center complete with personal trainers and the most recent work out equipment, tennis courts and programs with a full time tennis Pro, and a lagoon pool which is heated all year and a pool side grill. Just another benefit members have at Troon Country Club is the access to trusted Massage Therapists. Some services available include Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Massage, Reflexology, Rolfing, Swedish and Therapeutic massage, Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, Acupuncture, Neuromuscular Massage, Myofascial Release, Chinese Internal Medicine and Herbal Prescription. Troon also provides many activities for members such as Troon Ladies and Men's Clubs, theater outings, bridge, hiking, mahjong, movie and book Clubs, speaker forums, Troon Mountain Wine Society and special holiday events.

Troon has one of the best rated golf courses out of all the country club communities in Scottsdale. In fact, this golf course has been ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the world for over 20 years. It was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish to portray the Royal Troon golf course in Scotland. The course is kept in perfect condition all year and is a great course for novice or accomplished players. Tim Rafferty, the head PGA Golf Professional, and Bill Forrest, the Director of Instruction, are always available to give lessons and tips to help members to better their game.

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