Ahwatukee Country Club and Golf Course was
designed by John Boulla. The Ahwatukee Golf course opened in 1973. It
is the home of the Ahwatukee Country Club Academy of Golf utilizing
state-of-the-art teaching technology to enhance both the understanding
of the swing and enjoyment of golf by all students.
Club West Golf Course is
an 18-hole Brian Whitcomb/Ken Kavanaugh design, ranges in yards from
4,985 yards in length to as much as 7,142 yards from the back tees. The
double green down hill 17th hole has dramatic views with a tee to green
elevation change of over 100 feet. Don't plan on walking! Enjoy a
meal at the elegant 19th hole with outdoor seating next to the lake.
The Foothills Golf Course was designed by the team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish designed
in 1988, built at the southern base of South Mountain. The wide lush
green fairways set in and amongst the desert terrain span more than
6,968 yards. The Foothills is semi-private, open to the public but
membership is encouraged. The course appeals to golfers of any level
and is a wonderful backdrop for weddings and other special events.
Enjoy a beverage and dinning at the Sunset Cafe where the views are
unforgettable.
The Lakes at Ahwatukee Golf Course
facility features 4,019 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par
of 60. The course rating is 62.6 and it has a slope rating of 99.
Designed by Gary Panks, ASGCA, the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf course lined
with towering Eucalyptus trees and a number of small lakes opened to the
public in 1977.
The Legacy Golf Resort
in Phoenix is just 20 minutes from Ahwatukee on the north side of South
Mountain. This oasis in the desert was designed by the legendary golf
course architect, Gary Panks. Rich is territorial history, the original
bunkhouse, visted by the likes of Pancho Villa and President Teddy
Roosevelt is grandly preserved on the golf course's first tee. Plan to
play and stay at this stunning Spanish mission style resort.
The Raven Golf Course
is also just 20 minutes from Ahwatukee, located on the north side of
South Mountain. This course offers a unique golf experience from the
Georgia pine tree-lined fairways to the multi-tiered greens with the
rugged South Mountain as a back drop. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the
Raven Grill.
The Whirlwind Golf Club
at the Gila Indian Reservation's Wildhorse Pass, just minutes south of
Ahwatukee has two par 72 golf courses that will dazzle the imagination.
Cattail and Devil's Claw have lush green fairways that contrast the
immense beauty of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. Stay and play at the
lovely Sheraton Resort, enjoy an eclectic dinning experience and have
fun at the Wildhorse Casino.
