Tucson is a retreat for golfers who love to play year round.
There is no question that my niche is golf properties and golfers. When
writing monthly reports about home sales I’ve had a desire to focus
more toward golf properties. I finally found the time to pull up
statistics, which I’ll begin reporting in my monthly sales reports
beginning in February.
For now, I’d like to look at available MLS information for properties that are directly adjacent to golf courses. This do... (1007 more chars)
I had the pleasure a few weeks ago to play the Omni Tucson National Sonoran Course .
A Tom Lehman designed course that debuted in 2005. Thanks to friends
Mark Neal and his son Ken. Who, by the way, were the primary reason for
winning this foursome when we played the ADOT-SECC Employee Make A Wish Tournament in June 2007. This course has 69 bunkers, two lakes, spectacular views, and immaculate Mini Verde Bermuda greens.
The weather man said 10% chance of rain.
We found all ... (560 more chars)
If you were in Tucson for the 2007 Accenture Match Play Championship you had the pleasure of seeing some great play. Like sitting next to the green on the 360+ uphill 12th green and watching the pros land golf balls on and around the green. For my first PGA event with Tiger Woods , Phil Mikelson , Ernie Els and the like, it was interesting to see the massive crowds that would follow their favorite. READ MORE
If looking for a luxury home under $1 million on a golf course , you need look no further. I have seen homes well into the millions that do not even compare to this home.
Located northeast of Tucson is Sabino Springs
gated golf community. I had the pleasure a previewing a few luxury
homes in Sabino Springs for a client. Of the three I previewed, the
other two were so so…yawn. Then came West Coronado Vistas.
The owner, fellow Realtor at Tierra Antigua and custom home... (511 more chars)
Located
just a few miles and five minutes from downtown Tucson is one of
Tucson’s great Golf Resorts. When you check in to the Starr Pass Resort
you will be amazed by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the views across the valley. The JW Marriott is the latest addition to Starr Pass, with specials
for everyone. Amenities at the resort include a world class spa,
hiking, biking, swimming, rising starr kids club, golf, and tennis. READ MORE
Hilton El Conquistador the Conquistador Course
is a 6,801 yard par 71 course with a 72.7 rating and slope of 126.
Located in Oro Valley, this is one of two course you can play from the
country club. The other course is the Canada course.
The Conquistador course is Tucson Association of Realtors holds their annual Habitat for Humanity Golf tournament .
This year it will be on November 9th. Last year several thousand
dollars was raised to apply toward building a home f... (546 more chars)
Dell Urich is a parkland tree-lined courses with relatively flat fairways and big undulating greens. Located in the heart of Tucson.
Sharing the complex with Randolph North Golf Course, which I already
wrote about. This course has parallel fairways that are as forgiving as
the sister course to the north. Its an easy course to walk and
take in some of the views of the city and mountains that surround
Tucson. Leave the cart at the pro shop.
The first hole is a 347 yard Par... (330 more chars)
What does Habitat for Humanity Tucson and golf have in common? Find out at the second annual Tucson Association of REALTORS® Golf Fundraiser .
At the inaugural event in 2006 raised over $30,000 to apply toward
building a home for a needy family. This event will be held at the El
Conquistador Golf Club located on N. La Canada in Oro Valley between
Lambert and Naranja. This is a great course where average to scratch
players will find a good time.
Register early
to guara... (194 more chars)
Join Jim and Linda Livengood in helping lots of children have a good Christmas while enjoying a round of golf.
As the eighth annual tournament , this promises to
be more fun than previous tournaments. The previous seven years saw
players enjoy the Forty Niners Golf Course, San Ignacio Golf course,
and for the past five years the Arizona National Golf Course; home of
the Wildcat Men and Women’s golf teams. Teams with famous alumni like
Ana Sorenstein, Jim Furyk, and Lor... (444 more chars)
