Blog

Arizona is a top golfing destination, especially during winter months when other parts of the country are covered with snow. But, before you book your plane tickets, there are several important things to know.Here are four tips for playing a desert golf course in Arizona.Tip #1: Hit Your Driver StraightGolf courses in temperate regions, such as in the Midwest, are known for tree-lined fairways, … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Playing a Desert Golf Course in Arizona

The eleventh hole is arguably the shortest at Las Sendas Golf Club (138 yards from the silver tees, 87 yards from the copper tees). It’s the 18 handicap for ladies and a great birdie opportunity. However, the hole’s challenging green complex—which is encircled by desert and includes a deep bunker—should not be ignored.Tee Shot: Hitting UphillHole eleven’s tee boxes sit approximately 30 feet below … [Read more...] about Hole #11: Drone Flyover & Tips for Play

For most golfers, Las Sendas Golf Club’s tenth hole plays as the shortest par five on the course (476 yards from the silver tees, 405 yards from the copper tees). It’s a great hole to score a birdie—or maybe even an eagle! But, the hole’s four greenside bunkers pose a challenge to an otherwise manageable hole (eighteen handicap for men).Tee Shot: Hit DriverHole ten’s tee shot strategy is pretty … [Read more...] about Hole #10: Drone Flyover & Tips for Play

Las Sendas Golf Club’s ninth hole is a straight par four that plays a little longer than its stated yardage (420 yards from the silver tees, 324 yards from the copper tees) due to increasing elevation toward the green complex. Hole nine also features a split fairway design that contributes to its handicap rating (five for men, seven for women).Tee Shot: Don’t “Run Out” of FairwayFor most golfers, … [Read more...] about Hole #9: Drone Flyover & Tips for Play

Measuring between 414 yards (silver tees) and 322 yards (copper tees), Las Sendas Golf Club’s eighth hole features a slight dogleg left, challenging bunkers, and awesome views of Mount McDowell (aka “Red Mountain”).Tee Shot: Carry the Fairway Bunkers?Golfers have two basic tee shot strategies for hole eight: aim to the right of the fairway bunkers or go long (over the bunkers). Most people opt for … [Read more...] about Hole #8: Drone Flyover & Tips for Play

Las Sendas Golf Club’s seventh hole is a scenic par three that plays between 121 yards (silver tees) and 98 yards (copper tees). It’s one of the easier holes on the course (17 handicap for both men and women) and responsible for the most aces at Las Sendas. But, don’t take this hole lightly—there are plenty of ways to miss par.Tee Shot: Right vs. LeftPar three tee boxes can quickly fill up with … [Read more...] about Hole #7: Drone Flyover & Tips for Play