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 Immediately upon rolling into to Gold Canyon Ranch, you know you are in for
one of the Phoenix area's truly unique golfing experiences. Perched in the foothills of the legendary Superstition Mountains, Gold Canyon Resort's bleached white
casitas and villas dot the hillside above the golf shop and restaurant like a Mediterranean Village.
Upon further exploration, the architecture of these rustic abodes proves to be Santa Fe style with interiors that rival their handsome exteriors. Throw in an
inviting swimming pool, a 19th Hole that functions more like a local pub than a brief stop in after a round, and a first class sit down restaurant, and you have on
fully operational battleship
Oh yea, and if you can get past the initial charm of the resort's other amenities,
there is golf to be played. And some of the Valley's best at that. Gold Canyon Resort features two 18 hole layouts, one a first class championship course, the other a first rate bargain.
Gold Canyon Resort
Dinosaur Mountain Course
The Dinosaur Mountain Course was recently rated the number two course in the state by the subscribers of Arizona Business Journal. While Golf Magazine or Golf Digest the ABJ is not, subscribers are no dummies and these savvy
critics just happen to know what anyone who has played at Dinosaur Mountain knows: this is desert golf as it was meant to be.
Sidewinder Course
With its ridiculously low greens fees ($100 for a foursome during the summer months), the Sidewinder Course is
geared towards local clientele who want to play a quality course without losing their shirts. While it does not tackle as
challenging terrain or offer up as many breathtaking views as its neighbor, the "Winder" can hold its own with any
course within its price range. This righteous combination of golfing democracy is largely attributable to Head Professional Scott Scherger.
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