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November ARIZONA’S NEWSPAPER 2009 Southwest Section PGA launches the Complimentary Issue Statewide TeeTimeStore.com at Frys.com Open in Your Favorite Pro Shop The Southwest Section PGA launched a new website called www.theteetimestore. com. The web site offers tee times through InSide easy and convenient booking methods with no booking fees. Using leading edge technology, TheTeeTimeStore allows golfers more ways to stay connected to their favorite courses and tee times through the Internet and e-mail. TheTeeTimeStore works in partnership with the Southwest Section PGA Golf Pass (www.swsgolfpass.com) and went live during the 2009 Frys.com Open, a PGA Tour event that took place October 21-25 at Grayhawk in Scottsdale. The Southwest Encanterra, A Trilogy Country Section PGA had an information booth at Club – Course Review the tournament to share information with attendees. Page 4 Southwest Section PGA’s putting contest booth at Frys.com Open Continued on page 8 Arizona Golf Hall of Moon Valley Country Club prides itself Fame Inductees on tradition with an enhanced new club Page 14 experience for its members Hud Hinton Named CEO of The centerpiece of one of Arizona’s Troon Golf unique communities and one of the top Page 6 country clubs in Phoenix, Moon Valley Country Club prides itself on tradition – but the inside story is the club’s promising future. JGAA Award Winners On March 1, 2004, the members of Moon Page 3 Valley Country Club decided to purchase the nearly 50-year-old private country club, ending a two-decade era that saw dramatic TPC Scottsdale Fundraiser for improvements and launched an era that promises to take the total country club U.S. Troops – December 11th experience to new heights. Page 7 Long owned by legendary founder Karsten Solheim and the site of Annika Sorenstam’s historic 59 at the 2001 Standard Register PING LPGA Tournament, Moon Valley Country Club is an impressive facility. Troon Golf was hired to manage the day- to-day operations which include: 36 holes of golf (including the 18-hole Moon Walk Executive course), a full sized gymnasium, eight tennis courts, heated Olympic-size pool, play pool, fitness center with an indoor golf training studio, Pilates studio, two racquetball courts, aerobics room, golf shop, Bison Golf and Country Club and four locker rooms. Foresight and strategic planning by Course Review

Continued on page 9 The 9th hole and practice green at the Championship Course at Moon Valley Country Club. Page 10 8 Arizona Golfer November 2009

Rates includes unlimited golf on the same day, space At the of Estrella. available basis, cart and use of the practice facility. Tee-times may be booked up to 7 days in advance. Offer $ $ expires August 31, 2009. 49 59 Present this ad at check-in. SUNDAY-FRIDAY SATURDAY Bring in or mention this ad and receive this special rate through 12/31/09. SWSPGA held a PING Demo day and PING provided equipment all week for pros to give free 10 minute driver lessons at the Fry’s.com Open. SWSPGA Pass Continued from page 1 America’s Best Courses, State-by-State More Than Just A Booking Service Pass holders receive a 25-percent – Golfweek TheTeeTimeStore provides Southwest discount off the posted weekend rates Section PGA Golf Pass holders the ability at participating courses and 50-percent to book tee times online, learn more about discount off weekday golf rates. area golf courses, instruction and golf The 2010 Golf Pass will be available for packages, and receive the discounted Golf purchase at all of the participating facilities Pass rate at any of the over 60 participating starting on November 1, 2009. The pass golf courses. is good for use These until October courses include: 31, 2010. Golf Ahwatukee passes may also Country Club, be purchased EM AZ Golfer 4.875x5.625 OCT 2010:Layout 1 10/28/09 11:04 AM Page 1 Eagle Mountain online at www. Golf Club, theteetimestore. Gold Canyon com. The cost is ELEVATE YOUR GAME Golf Resort, $95 per year, if Kokopelli purchased prior JOIN THE 2010 MOUNTAIN CLUB Golf Club, to December Superstition 1, and $110 Springs Golf after December JOIN NOW NEW BENEFITS FOR 2010: FOR JUST Club and many 1, 2009. Any others. 2009 cardholder Lower Price! $149* before 1/1/2010 $149 “This is a may renew Lower Green Fees! $33 - $85 service that at anytime we think will really help local golfers and for $95 by bringing their 2009 pass to a Play We-Ko-Pa for $85 in-season rate visitors purchasing our card to save money participating facility! on golf and also be a place to go for a Money raised from Golf Pass sales is plethora of other services such as golf video used by the Southwest Section PGA to OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: instructions as an example,” said Mike support numerous Junior Golf Programs Bergman, the SWSPGA’s Internet/Golf throughout Arizona and Southern Nevada. • Unlimited rounds of golf at 50% off regular rates Pass Director. The Section works tirelessly to introduce • Accompanied guests receive same low rates “The Golf Pass has provided a wonderful new juniors to the game, give them the • Benefits valid through 2010 value to Arizona golfers for over 15 years. opportunity to play and, most importantly, • Discounts in the Golf Shop and the Grille It’s a proven program that is good for the teach them the general life skills, manners • Complimentary golf tournament golf industry as well as the golf consumer. and ethics that are synonymous with the • Travel Benefits, reduced rates at other OB Sports- We feel strongly that TheTeeTimeStore sport. The Golf Pass program supports the affiliated golf facilities will make the Golf Pass even more valuable Southwest Section Foundation which has • For a complete listing of all the great benefits, and easy to use for pass holders.” contributed to local charities including: visit EagleMtn.com. It will enable Southwest Section PGA Habitat for Humanity, the Special professionals to streamline the tee time Olympics and the Phoenix Children’s booking process and provide valuable Hospital. Additionally, the Southwest information about local courses to area Section provides funding to the Golf golfers. Industry Association, the Cactus and Pine The Southwest Section PGA Golf Pass Foundation and other programs designed program began in 1994, as a means of to ensure the continued health and growth *All rates are plus applicable tax, and vary seasonally. bringing some clarity and consistency to of the golf industry in Arizona. the myriad golf discount programs that had For more information visit www. JOIN THE MOUNTAIN CLUB BY VISITING flooded the market in Arizona. On average swsgolfpass.com or www.theteetimestore. the Section sells more than 23,000 Golf com . Or, call Mike Bergman at the EAGLEMTN.COM OR CALL (480) 816-1234 Passes annually, accounting for more than Southwest Section PGA office at *Green fees vary seasonally. $149 rate valid Nov - Dec. $199 after Jan 1. 250,000 golf rounds each year. 480.443.9002. Under the current Golf Pass Program, November 2009 Arizona Golfer 9 Moon Valley Country Club Continued from page 1 the leaders of Moon Valley Country Club, assisted by a comprehensive survey of current club members, inspired the development of the Club’s Special Project Committee. The Committee was charged with planning improvements that would boost membership sales and member usage in a Moon Valley’s Grille ‘59 named in honor of Annika Sorentam’s highly competitive private club Historic 59 market, simultaneously setting the stage for when the economy strengthen a child’s strokes and enjoyment makes a turn for the better – and most of the water. Moon Valley Aquatics Club importantly, providing current members a adds the element of competition reaching greatly enhanced new club experience. The to national levels. Adults can continue their renovation and remodeling project began in love of swimming with the Masters Swim 2008 with the goal for completion in spring Program as well. The avid tennis player will of 2009. fulfill their ambition with interclub leagues, The innovative and forward thinking of intra-club leagues and social games and a great team of members, management and gatherings. The fitness center offers the Troon Golf support, opened the doors to the state-of-the-art equipment for every person’s newly renovated and remodeled Clubhouse needs to meet health and fitness goals with in July, 2009. Accomplishments include the the assistance of personal training, organized beautiful, welcoming new Clubhouse entry, luxurious Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms, Grille 59, named in honor of Annika Sorentam’s historic 59, Members’ Dining Room, the Founders’ Private Dining Room, a sophisticated wine bar, an expansive covered patio with ample seating for dining, accompanied by soft seating, ceiling fans and Moon Valley Country Club’s newly renovated and remodeled fire pits, expanded banquet clubhouse and catering facilities with a new kitchen, service areas and two more classes including Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, additional patios for outdoor dining. Boot Camp, specialized seminars and assisted The Club now boasts about the views, goal setting. A new child watch program relaxing atmosphere, social setting and was developed this year to allow parents a Clubhouse of which to be most proud. to enjoy an evening together knowing that Moon Valley Country Club has become the their children are close by enjoying games unequivocal first choice as the location to and activities with other Club children. With bring clients, friends or family for a drink on almost 1,000 members and an abundant the patio, a great dinner or lunch. offering of activities and events, Moon Valley The heart of Moon Valley Country Country Club is truly a place that can cater Club is in the people. There is a dedication to anyone’s needs in a recreational or social and commitment to the Club based upon environment. friendships and business relationships that The Club offers membership categories has lasted decades. As the Club begins to designed to meet the needs of today’s plan a month long celebration of its 50th individuals and families. Full Golf Anniversary in April 2010, a committee has Memberships are inclusive of all club been selected to revisit the multi-generational privileges and amenities, Sports Memberships platforms and highlights that have made the offers the Moon Walk, driving range, tennis, Club what it is today. fitness, swimming and social and dining, Moon Valley Country Club, at its essence, Fitness Memberships provide for privileges 2009 Golfweek’s Best Resort Courses ranks is “a golfer’s club” that welcomes every to the fitness center, swimming, social and Longbow Golf Club as one of the Top 100 member of the family. It’s a place where dining while the Clubhouse presents a great resort courses in the country. players understand the game and embrace dining experience with an array of social a genuine philosophy of golf at every level events and parties. of play. Women golfers find Moon Valley to Private Clubs today face challenges of be a uniquely welcoming atmosphere with providing great services and amenities with a friendly, supportive competition. The junior focused approach to value and commitment. golf program is producing some of the area’s By remaining open-minded and realistic to a best young players. To complement the changing world, Moon Valley Country Club pleasures of this world-class, highly regarded has been able to introduce new membership golf course, Moon Valley also offers an programs and incentives to promote the amazing array of recreational opportunities. growth and strength within. G O L F C L U B 5601 East Longbow Parkway Mesa, Arizona 85215-9630 The aquatics programs encourage swimmers Moon Valley Country Club, located at 480.807.5400 l 480.807.2576 Fax to excel beginning at the young age of 5 151 West Moon Valley Drive, Phoenix AZ BOOK STARTING RESERVATIONS ONLINE longbowgolf.com through the Country Club League which 85023. For more information, visitwww. Another Daedalus Development l Professionally managed by OB Sports is recreational in nature and oriented to moonvalleycc.com or call 602.942.0000.