Destination: Scottsdale

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Grayhawk Golf Club's Raptor Course.

Feb. 23, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

The area surrounding TPC Scottsdale, home of one of the most exciting, most popular PGA Tour events on the schedule, has plenty to offer visitors, whether they're playing golf or just watching it.

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Where to Play
Grayhawk Golf Club: Opened in 1994, the 36-hole facility that was the site of the Frys.com Open for three years helped to set the standard for quality and service that marked the country-club-for-a-day experience.

Kierland Golf Club: The 27 holes at the Westin Kierland Resort is one of the few facilities offering the singular thrill of riding the golf version of the Segway to roll down the fairways in distinctive style.

Legend Trail Golf Club: Rees Jones designed a test that isn't long at 6,845 yards, but the hazards presented by the desert and Jones' strategic holes make it difficult to shoot a low score.

Where to Stay
The Boulders: The casitas, villas and haciendas are spread over a property that features 36 holes that meander through a desert landscape dotted with gravity-defying rock formations that give the resort its name.

Fairmont Scottsdale: Attendees of the Waste Management Phoenix Open may like hanging out at the Bird's Nest, located next to the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale, but the real scene is at the resort's Stone Rose Lounge.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale: Located at the foot of iconic Pinnacle Peak, this resort is a bit away from the bustle and provides easy access to the two courses at Troon North Golf Club.

Where to eat
Mastro's Steakhouse: Offering a large variety of steaks, chop and seafood, this restaurant, which also provides private dining for special events, is the perfect way to cap off a day on the links.

Rancho Pinot Grill: This trailblazer in the area's slow food (think opposite of fast food) scene has meals anchored by selections like flat iron steak and diver scallops that no diner will want to rush through.

Zinc Bistro: This classic eatery in Kierland Commons, an upscale shopping and dining center near the Phoenix border, features Continental favorites like short ribs and roast chicken.

If you're heading to TPC Scottsdale...
Don't have your TOUR card yet? No problem -- an unforgettable PGA TOUR experience is closer than you think. Walk in the shoes of golf's greatest legends at TPC Scottsdale, home to the FBR Open, where two award-winning championship layouts and an array of exclusive amenities let everyday golfers emulate a day in the life of a PGA TOUR player.

Named by Conde Nast Traveler one of the "Top 50 Golf and Resort Destinations in the World," TPC Scottsdale's Jay Morrish/Tom Weiskopf-designed Stadium Course and the recently added Randy Heckenkemper-designed Champions Course were woven into the Sonoran Desert, with stunning panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains.

Featuring beautiful desert fauna and immaculate conditioning, this exceptional pair of golf gems is complemented by a professional walking caddie program; the renowned TOUR Academy instructional facility; and The Grill -- named the #1 steak and seafood eatery in Arizona. For more information, visit www.tpc.com/scottsdale or call (480) 585-4334.