The Phoenix forecast now reads 110, 109, 113, etc., and summer is officially here. This time of year we all are left to dream about cool climates and emerald green fairways in far away lands. One quick road trip that can get you to cooler environs is to Sedona and Sedona Golf Resort. Arguably the most scenic destination in the world, Sedona is just ninety minutes away and can be as much as fifteen degrees cooler than the “Valley of Heat”. The crown jewel of Sedona golf is truly Sedona Golf Resort. This jaw-dropping facility boasts a thrilling par – 71, 6,646 yard layout that is widely considered among the world’s most unforgettable golf experiences. Dramatic elevation changes that range from 3,960 feet to as much as 4,260 feet, is the highlight of the routing that also serves up elevated tees, slick undulating greens and numerous risk-reward approach shots.

For us Valley dwellers looking for reprieve from the heat, you need not look further than Sedona’s popular “Beat The Heat” special for AZ Golfers that offers green fees and shared cart for just $69. Plus, as an added value benefit, this special includes $15 in “Club Credit” that can be used the day of play in either Sedona’s Golf Shop or their recently renovated Juniper Bar & Grille. Like most special offers this one is limited and only offered through September 30, 2012, but there is no better way to ‘Beat The Heat’ and enjoy a truly stunning golf experience.

Winding around the famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides spectacular vistas and a unique adventure, in its own right. No wonder this high country favorite receives a continuous four-star rating from Golf Digest and is truly THE “Must Play” in ‘Red Rock Country’. Your round is truly one of Arizona Golf’s more memorable journeys as the course winds around Sedona’s crimson cliffs and through rugged high desert terrain that Sedona is known for around the globe. Recently, Golf Magazine’s travel editor, Joe Passov summed up the Sedona Golf experience in one sentence when he stated, “There is no golf in the Grand Canyon, but the next best thing is Sedona Golf Resort.”

"There is no golf in the Grand Canyon…but the next best thing is Sedona Golf Resort."
– Joe Passov, Travel Editor,  Golf Magazine

After golf, be sure and check out Sedona Golf Resort’s recently enhanced Juniper Bar & Grille that is a popular dining venue for golfers and non-golfers alike. You’ll be sure to enjoy sipping on a cool drink while taking in the awe inspiring views of the Red Rocks from Juniper’s wide open picture windows. Or, better yet, dine al fresco on Juniper’s expansive patio that captures more views of Bell Rock, Castle Rock and Courthouse Butte as well as sweeping views of #1 and #18.

Sedona Golf Resort is now managed by Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Management (the same friendly folks that operate Phoenix favorites such as Eagle Mountain Golf Club, McDowell Mountain Golf Club, Raven Golf Club – Phoenix, ASU Karsten Golf Course, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and more). In the past year and a half OB Sports and the ownership of Sedona Golf Resort have invested wisely and have truly elevated this northern Arizona gem. That, combined with friendly services and the value of their unique ‘Beat The Heat’ special make Sedona your best bet this summer. So…what are you waiting for? Beat The Heat, head up to the cool elevations of Sedona Golf Resort and let the Red Rocks inspire your game!

For more information on Sedona Golf Resort or to book tee times, visit www.sedonagolfresort.com or call the Golf Shop at 1.877.733.6630. If you would like to host a spectacular Wedding or Special Event at the Juniper Bar & Grille, call 928.284.9355. You can follow the conversation about Sedona Golf Resort on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sedonagolfresort or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sedonagr

AT A GLANCE
Sedona Golf Resort – 35 Ridge Trail Dr. Sedona, AZ  86351
Par 71, 6,646 yards - Designed by Gary Panks
Rating: 70.6   Slope: 129
Golf Digest Four Star Award Winner
Phone: 1.877.733.6630
Website: www.sedonagolfresort.com/heat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sedonagolfresort
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sedonagr
Youtube: www.youtube.com/sedonagolfarizona

Download the New Sedona Golf Resort Tee Time App for IPhone and Android devices (Search Sedona Golf Tee Times)
 
‘Beat The Heat’ Summer Special
Play Sedona Golf Resort for $69 & Receive a $15 Credit to be used day of play in either the Golf Shop or Juniper Bar & Grille. Call and ask for the “AZ Golfer ‘Beat the Heat’ Special”. Expires 9/30/12

Other OB Sports Facilities in Arizona include: Eagle Mountain Golf Club, ASU Karsten Golf Course, Raven Golf Club - Phoenix, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla and Saguaro), Longbow Golf Club, McDowell Mountain Golf Club, Palm Valley Golf Club, Talking Rock, The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines, The Rim Club and Tatum Ranch Golf Club

OB Sports: www.obsports.com
Download the new OB Sports Golf App for IPhone and Droid devices. www.obsports.com/app
Download the new OB Sports Tee Time App for IPhone and Droid devices (Search OB Sports Arizona Tee Times)