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Paul is a proud supporter of the military and has served as the coordinator and host of Patriot Golf Days which raises funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation. Paul has a very simplistic teaching philosophy in making sure that his students understand the fundamentals of the game and then building their swing around the mechanics while implementing a strong program to form a winning golf swing. While in Georgia he learned from Andrew Rice a Golf Digest Top 50 Coach and currently under the tutelage of Wayne Flint the club’s Director of Instruction and Top 100 Instructor. Paul believes that in order to become a great teacher one must learn from other instructors and coaches. He took up the game at the age of 18 and was a member of the Hillsdale College Men’s Golf Team in Hillsdale, Michigan. He has enjoyed working for Troon and believes in their vision as a company and as the leader in the industry. He’s a 21 year veteran of Troon Golf and has worked in both the Georgia and Alabama PGA Sections over his career. Paul is a passionate teacher of the game and enjoys students of all ages. Paul Killgallon, the 2019 Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section Player Development Award winner and the 2013 Georgia PGA Section East Chapter Youth Player Development Award winner, is the PGA Director of Player Development at Highland Park Golf Course in Birmingham, Alabama. *Nike Camp Tournament & Skills Challenge is not offered for younger 3-day camps. To register, please select the option to add the Tournament/Skills Challenge at checkout. This will be a great event with photo opportunities (parents are welcome to attend!) and chances to win special prizes. The Nike Camp Tournament & Skills Challenge is an amazing opportunity for your child to put the skills they’ve learned to the test! On thursday of camp, our camp director will be putting on a tournament and skills challenge for campers to compete in. Camp will run Monday to Wednesday, 9:00am-1:00pm and is for golfers ages 5-8. This program is designed for the newer golfer looking to learn the basics and fundamentals while having a lot of fun. *The week of July 18-21 is a GIRLS ONLY Half Day camp YOUNGER 3-DAY CAMPS Half Day camps are designed for beginner and intermediate golfers. Half Day Camp runs from 9:00am - 1:00pm daily and is open to golfers ages 6 - 13. Each Wednesday, Half Day campers will be dropped off and picked up at TopGolf where they will receive instruction and participate in interactive skills games.

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Half day campers receive three hours of instruction with emphasis on putting, chipping, bunker play and full swing. This program offers campers of all abilities the opportunity to work on and improve every part of their game. Lunch is provided for full day campers each day. This camp is geared towards intermediate to advanced players. This program runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm daily and is open to golfers ages 9 - 16. Our Full Day Camp is designed to create complete golfers and raise their game to the next level. During course play our staff teaches strategy, rules/etiquette, and course management. After lunch, it’s off to the first tee for course play. Instruction focuses on all facets of the game and prepares the junior player for the challenges of the course. Students in the full day camp enjoy three hours of instruction each morning. We are now booking dates in 2020, 2021, and 2022 for all types of events including romantic weddings, modern bar and bat mitzvahs, meetings, birthday parties, company picnics, tradeshows, receptions, innovative holiday parties, training sessions, and anything else you may need a private event space for.Junior golf camps in Birmingham, AL return to Highland Park Golf Course! Get better this summer under the direction of our PGA staff, led by teaching pro, Paul Killgallon PGA. We are a custom caterer that prides ourselves on innovation and creativity and can offer many different cuisines including kosher, Indian, and other ethnicities. We offer a variety of affordable price points and menu styles for you to choose from including plated meals, buffets, family style service, chef stations, late night snacks, and many other culinary options. Our exclusive caterer and event management partner, Catering by Michaels will always take the time to listen and understand not just your event vision, but also your personal taste, interests and likes and dislikes, so we can curate the details that capture the unique flavor and style of your event. Less than 45 minutes from Chicago, and easily accessible from many suburbs including Northbrook, Deerfield, Schaumburg, Naperville, Oak Park, Glenview, Buffalo Grove and many others this is guaranteed to be a great venue to host your next event. The Highland Park Country Club is a private event venue located in beautiful Highland Park, Illinois.

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imanes · 6 years ago

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imane do u think i could get a waitressing/customer service kinda job in brussels without speaking french fluently (i currently have a b1/b2 aka intermediate level) and solely communicating in english? i know there's a ton of '''expats'' from other eu countries working there so i figured it shouldnt be an inconvenient right?

i think u could go for waitressing around EU institutions like when i used to work around there most of the staff in restaurants were all english speakers (like at karmakers right in front of the parliament, they make bagels etc) and french is always a bonus for them but outside of it i’m not sure! most expats work full-time jobs within the influence of the EU bubble like policy advocacy etc. look for jobs near the following stations: trône (troon), arts-loi (kunst-wet), madou, maelbeek (maalbeek), schuman. i’d avoid chains like exki, panos and potentially pulp and paul because they tend to have a very bureaucratic hiring procedure so everybody has to talk at least french and dutch but for smaller businesses and restaurants along these parts they’re most likely to hire people who speak other languages. idk about starbucks’ hiring policies but there’s one at schuman (european commission and council of europe etc etc) and one around place du luxembourg (parliament) so u might wanna try that as well.

i can ask one of my friends how she managed to land a job at the parlamentarium, i think all she needed was english so this might also be a good solution for u!! hmu off anon so we can have a chat about it and figure out prospects etc etc

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theluminancemag · 5 years ago

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Three Key Ingredients

Every cup of coffee contains three ingredients: beans, water, and community. The coffee bean, the caffeine king, a powerful ingredient that it is beloved all on its own. Steeping in hot water, the beans emit aromatics that spark the senses, “it’s morning!” The coffee is excited to see you, it’s a warm presence in your hands as you pick it up from the barista or off of the kitchen counter. Sometimes it’s too excited, and needs to be tempered with something creamy or something sweet, or maybe both. Coffee is not judgemental. It doesn’t care that you’re drinking it because you need to get through your morning meeting, or increase your ambition to create art. Warming up on a cold day or excited to meet someone new, coffee is hopeful. Rojo’s Roastery owner J. David Waldman has made it his mission to create the best start to your day. Using his highly trained palate, a background in chemistry, and a lifelong curiosity of coffee.

The coffee shop, formerly Lambertville Pottery from the early 20th century, has high ceilings and a beautifully exposed skeleton. Waldman embraced the look with large shelves stocked full of 150lb burlap bags of raw coffee at the back of the shop. The bags sit next to a three barrel sample roaster from the 1930’s, used to test new coffees. Instead of firing up the large roaster and possibly over-roasting the beans, the sample roaster allows for more control and smaller batches. Waldman explains, “You’re evaluating small batches before you start buying massive amounts [of coffee].” He has retrofitted the vintage roaster with modern technology: adding a digital readout with a temperature gauge and flowmeter in each barrel. It looks like something out of a science fiction novel, “But it’s not steampunk, for appearance. This is actually a fully working, state-of-the-art, 1930’s, super rare machine that I resurrected.” Waldeman has meticulously rebuilt the machine, finding parts through friends of friends, and even hand-making his own leather strap to help turn the compartments that roast the coffee.

Past the sample roaster, there is a large, orange forklift, flaunting a Rojo’s sticker. “I bought a forklift, which I jokingly say is the reason why I wanted to do this.” Next to the forklift, you’ll notice a small area of the roastery that is occupied with a stainless steel table covered with meters that measure TDS (total dissolved solids), density, color, and everything in between to narrow in on color and taste along with lab glassware and laboratory grinders. Waldman calls this his laboratory where he tests his coffees and decides what to put in the shop. “People will argue that you walk the line between art and science at the level of coffee that we’re doing it.”

Near the entrance, the shop softens its look with an assortment of wooden tables, couches, and a tall granite counter for people to work. Near the couches, there is a bin of children’s books. Mixing form and function, there is always something to look at while you’re visiting Rojo’s. He wants to spark your curiosity entering his shop. He wants you to be asking questions, “What is this place? Why is there a forklift? What are these machines?”

Waldman was introduced to coffee at a young age. His father was stationed in Turkey as an army medic and as a result, brought Turkish coffee into the Waldman household; David was hooked. His dad would prepare the Turkish coffee after dinner and, as he got older, was honored when his dad asked him to prepare the coffee himself, “The smell got me...I thought the ritual was awesome, the aromatics were awesome, the taste was awesome.” It quickly turned into a passion. He recalls, “I remember as a kid using a Chemex and a french press in the 60’s. And going to the Reading Terminal Market [in Philadelphia] and watching them roast coffee. Then using my family’s oven and a baking sheet pan I tried to roast my own coffee. I was always on a mission, buying better grinders and asking the next set of questions ‘How can I make this better?’”

Rojos offers both brew and bean, all roasted in-house. On some days, you can smell the coffee being roasted blocks away. Bosco’s Blend is a milder well-balanced bean, perfect in a French Press alongside your favorite pastry, while Midwives’ Moonshine sits on the other end of the spectrum. It is more intense and some say it could, “burn your eyebrows right off.” (in a good way!). Waldman has traveled the world to pick out the perfect beans and flavors to provide in his shop.

In an effort to better understand the coffee that he is importing and roasting, Waldman visits microlot farms old and new along the coffee belt. These farms, which are generally no larger than a hectare, are better for the coffee. Farmers have been tending to these lots for generations and have familiarized themselves with the local soils. These generational farmers produce the highest quality beans found at Rojo’s. When a promising farm is found, he imports samples from the farms he visits and roasts them in his modernized sample roaster.

In his lab, he’ll taste up to 8 different beans at a time, which sounds exhausting, especially when it’s something as flavorful as coffee. “After 50 or 60 I start getting fatigued.” he says with a warm smile. To give his palette a break, he’ll use cleansers such as plain wafer crackers or carbonated water.

The water used in coffee deserves just as much respect as the beans themselves. To the left of the barista counter, there is a ladder leading up to a narrow, unassuming loft. Waldman points to the opening at the top and explains that there is a state-of-the-art water purification system just beyond the rungs. “We actually manufacture [water] so to speak, in all of our cafes.”

Through the process of controlling the TDS (total dissolved solids) in PPM (parts per million), Rojo’s can independently control the pH to any specification of water in their shop. “It’s basically a process where since coffee is 98.5% water, the water has to be good.” If the water is too hard, minerals in the water overpower the coffee, too soft, and the coffee itself will be too strong. The manufactured water needs to be well-balanced to have the correct “flavor exchange” with the coffee. These flavors range from nutty to fruity and everything in between.

In order to find this range of flavor, one needs to first know how to taste. Waldman, in addition to being a musician, beekeeper, and business owner, is a licensed coffee taster. He is a master in the art of cupping, a process which involves the use of your sight, smell and taste to evaluate coffee. Understanding the entire flavor profile of each bean and the quality of the water is important when deciding on which coffees to sell at Rojo’s. It’s a process much like wine tasting, using certain sipping techniques to find specific notes in each cup. Waldman honed his cupping and sensory skills through the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the Coffee Quality Institute resulting in the certification of a Licensed Q-Instructor.

A Q-Instructor’s promise is to maintain the integrity of coffee and the farmers who produce it. Waldman practices this mantra, “If we don’t like it [the coffee], because of our social responsibility, we’ll give very specific comments back to the farmer. One of the skills I have is my ability to correlate farming practices with my taste to give improvement. And our goal, under our social contract, is to pay farmers more money so they can make a better living.” It is the duty of a licensed Q-Instructor to provide a fair trade; for a coffee that is unlike any other in the world, the farmer gets valuable feedback from a certified expert, a fair living wage and a sustainable partnership.

When he is not testing coffee, Waldman uses his well trained palette to collaborate with other small business owners who are experimenting with flavor, “I really like meeting and collaborating with the Thought Leaders in whatever field it might be; whether it’s cross-pollination, or just taking things to where things haven’t been done before.” He likes to ask his favorite question, “What role do you want the coffee to play in this?” He’s teamed up with a number of breweries, including Troon, Riverhorse, Tired Hands, Triumph and Vault. Bringing people together is an undercurrent at Rojos.

Every time you walk into Rojos, there is light music playing, usually the latest indie band. There are always people working, with laptops plugged into the industrial, yellow outlets hanging from the ceiling. Friends are meeting up, first dates unfolding, people running in and out; it’s a true watering hole. There will be Rojos employees having a staff meeting at the couches, tasting new coffees, and discussing new products coming into the shop. Next to them are cafe tables looking out over the neighborhood through a large garage door. People outside are walking their dogs and moving to and from their destinations. If you take a closer look at the garage door frame, you will notice notches on the wall, where children’s heights are recorded from years past.

After Waldman was laid-off from Sony Music in New York City, he decided he wanted to start a project closer to home. “When I left the music business in 2005, it took me almost a year to figure out what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it and where. I took a compass and made a 40 mile radius around Hopewell.”

After exploring different areas within his radius, Waldman found Lambertville, and the large industrial building in the North End of town that he nicknames “NoLa”. Waldman describes, “I had a vision that this could become a community center, and where people of all walks could come to this safe haven. Where no matter what was going on in their lives, no matter what they were doing or wrestling with, this would be a place where we’d open our arms and welcome them. Just relax, look around, and you’re going to meet some amazing people here. The idea was that this was going to be the hub.” When the shop opened in 2005, he gave the building life, and others followed suit. Now in addition to his roastery, “NoLa” has been built up with a specialty wood-fired pizza restaurant, a rowing studio, a dance studio and a number of creative work spaces, the building is also only a stone’s throw away from Owowcow, a fantastic gourmet ice cream parlor. Waldman’s dreams of a center for community have become a reality.

For thousands of years, coffeehouses have been the hub of society. Philosophers, artists, and thought leaders would gather and have meetings, wax poetic, and discuss their passions all while sipping the age-old beverage. Coffee brings energy, ideas, and ambition to the fabric of humanity. It’s where the Encyclopedia was born and where the founding fathers discussed annexing from England. Rojo’s is an honest representation of this history. It’s a place for conducting business and exchanging ideas. Whether it’s forming a new country or just answering day to day emails, interviewing for a job or catching up with an old friend, meeting at a coffee shop is made of three ingredients: water, beans, and community.

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The Good Sh*t (Biodynamic Preparations At Troon Vineyard)

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), who founded the farming practices now known under the certification of Biodynamics, was largely full of sh*t.

For example, Steiner was all about making wild claims based on anonymous sources long before it became the new standard of presidential tweeting in the U.S.; just check out a handful of the claims he made in his The Submerged Continents of Atlantis and Lemuria:

“As to the sources of the information to be given here, I am for the present obliged to be silent. He who knows anything at all about such sources will understand why this must be so…”

“…it was only in the course of time that the forms of man and woman arose from an earlier, original form in which the human being was neither the one nor the other, but both at the same time.”

Working the good sh*t at Troon in Oregon

“Just as we have contrivances for transforming the latent force of coal into the power to propel our engines, so had the Atlanteans devices for heating by the use of plant-seeds in which the life-force was changed into a power applicable to technical purposes. In this way were propelled the air-ships of the Atlanteans, which soared a little above the earth. These air-ships sailed at a height rather below that of the mountains of Atlantean times, and they had steering appliances, by means of which they could be raised above these mountains.”

So we’ve got, with literally no evidence, Steiner on the record challenging how humans evolved, and claiming that ancient Atlanteans had airplanes powered by seed oil. So if you’re not at least a little bit skeptical of the guy’s take on farming, then you have deep issues with how you handle facts, logic, and the scientific method.

This doesn’t mean, of course, that with Biodynamics he didn’t stumble upon something incredibly useful for coalescing several centuries-old, tried-and-true farming practices that turned out to be great for fine wine vineyards. But it does mean that we need to approach anything that Steiner wrote with healthy (and probably substantial) levels of skepticism. We’ve tackled this topic before on these virtual pages, giving equal “air time” to both prominent Pro and Con voices regarding BioD, and more or less ended up not that much farther from our starting point (or, at least, I didn’t).

And so it was with a sort of mixed fascination and trepidation that I recently observed firsthand Troon Vineyard‘s Biodynamic compost preparations (#502-507) in the gorgeous (but, at the time, quite smokey) Applegate Valley, to literally see “the good sh*t”…

I was in town at the time to take part in the 2018 Oregon Wine Experience wine competition, and took up an invitation to visit from my friend and Troon GM Craig Camp. 2018 will be Troon’s first 100% certified Biodynamic vintage, and the thinking behind it has nothing to do with smoking the other “good sh*t” big agricultural crop (marijuana) in Troon’s neck of the woods; the plan is that Biodynamic farming can help the resiliency of the vines, and therefore allow for more dry-farming, less water usage, and increasingly better and better vineyard fruit. Combined with six full-time vineyard staff, “you get a different level of care in the vineyard” according to Camp.

Troon’s assistant winemaker Nate Wall surveys the day’s Biodynamic prep efforts

Thankfully, Troon’s application of Biodynamics isn’t moon-phase-chasing, ganjas-smokin’ BS; they are measuring the impact both in terms of soil impacts, vine health, and resulting wine quality. Over seventy soil pits have been dug and analyzed on the property – along with genetic sequencing of the microorganisms contained therin – to get a microbiome baseline. Early results are promising (more on the liquid results of all of that work to come in later articles here), and I got to measure some of the vine health myself by tagging along with assistant winemaker Nate Wall to perform leaf pressure-bomb analysis (the TLDR summary of that excursion: things are looking very good).

Anyway, back to the literal good sh*t…

During my visit, Troon was working over (e.g., turning, moistening, and adding BioD preparations such as dandelion, Valerian, yarrow, chamomile, and nettle) some of the most appealing compost I’ve ever seen. While there are way too many references to things like “cosmic forces” in the BioD prep. directions, there’s also some scientific method to the madness of adding in these elements to make for effective compost. For example, oak bark (#505) is probably acting as an antiseptic; Valerian might stimulate phosphorus and earthworm activity (the latter being essential for composting); yarrow might interact with potassium and sulfur to aid in plant nutrient intake.

What really blew me away about the results of the compost was how incredible it smelled; or, I should say, didn’t smell. It was aromatic (think woodsy and slightly sweet), not stinky. Parts of it felt almost like potting soil. It just about screamed (in so much as earth can scream) healthy.

I mean, this was seriously, seriously good sh*t. I immediately wanted to steal some and throw it all over my yard, which I suppose is one of the higher compliments one can pay to an enormous pile of compost.

Cheers!

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The Good Sh*t (Biodynamic Preparations At Troon Vineyard)

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), who founded the farming practices now known under the certification of Biodynamics, was largely full of sh*t.

“As to the sources of the information to be given here, I am for the present obliged to be silent. He who knows anything at all about such sources will understand why this must be so…”

“…it was only in the course of time that the forms of man and woman arose from an earlier, original form in which the human being was neither the one nor the other, but both at the same time.”

Working the good sh*t at Troon in Oregon

Troon’s assistant winemaker Nate Wall surveys the day’s Biodynamic prep efforts

Anyway, back to the literal good sh*t…

Cheers!

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static-pouring · 6 years ago

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The Good Sh*t (Biodynamic Preparations At Troon Vineyard)

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), who founded the farming practices now known under the certification of Biodynamics, was largely full of sh*t.

“As to the sources of the information to be given here, I am for the present obliged to be silent. He who knows anything at all about such sources will understand why this must be so…”

“…it was only in the course of time that the forms of man and woman arose from an earlier, original form in which the human being was neither the one nor the other, but both at the same time.”

Working the good sh*t at Troon in Oregon

Troon’s assistant winemaker Nate Wall surveys the day’s Biodynamic prep efforts

Anyway, back to the literal good sh*t…

Cheers!

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Copyright © 2016. Originally at The Good Sh*t (Biodynamic Preparations At Troon Vineyard) from 1WineDude.com - for personal, non-commercial use only. Cheers! Source: http://www.1winedude.com/the-good-sht-biodynamic-preparations-at-troon-vineyard/

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noplacecalledhome · 7 years ago

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10 Best Resorts To Stay In Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona – Top Hotel Reviews

Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona is beautiful and has lots of resorts. Ofcourse we are only looking for the best resorts in Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona. It’s important to compare them because there are so many places to stay in Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona. You’re probably wondering where to stay in Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona. To see which resort sounds better than the other, we created a top 10 list. The list will make it a lot easier for you to make a great decision. We know you only want the best resort and preferably something with a reasonable price.

Our list contains 10 resorts of which we think are the best resorts in Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona right now. Still, some of you are more interested in the most popular resorts in Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona with the best reviews, and that’s completely normal! You can check out the link below.

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Four Seasons Resorts Scottsdale at Troon North

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Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, this luxury Scottsdale, Arizona resort is a 5 minute drive from Troon North Golf Club. A private balcony or terrace is featured in each refined room or suite.Offering views of desert landscape or pool, each elegant room provides bathrobes and slippers at Four Seasons Resorts Scottsdale at Troon North. Adobe inspired, each room features refined wood furnishing, cream linens and red accents. Modern conveniences like a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are provided.Tennis courts are on site. The concierge can help guests book reservations in the 3 restaurants at Troon North Four Seasons Resorts Scottsdale.Fresh salads and other light dishes are featured at the poolside restaurant, Saguaro Blossom. Offering a seasonal menu, Talavera restaurant features steakhouse cuisine. Southwestern inspired, Onxy Bar & Lounge features small dishes, cocktails, beer and wine.Old Town Scottsdale is 20 miles away. Heard Museum North Scottsdale is a 20 minute drive from Four Seasons Resorts Scottsdale at Troon North.

Reviews:

Restaurants on site were very good — both casual and formal atmospheres. Close proximity to Troon North Golf Club. Monument and Pinnacle courses were great, although a bit pricey.

It’s beautiful properties with stunning views, great facilities, great service.

What we love at the Four Season everywhere in the world is their beds, no other hotel has better mattresses and pillows! In Scottsdale the location is beautiful and the casitas are nicely blended into the surroundings. Staff is courteous and available, although not in your face. The food was ok, a bit too complicated of a menu for my taste.

They were in the process of major maintenance- carpet cleaning, painting, new outdoor pool furniture during our stay. They upgrade our room and paid for a round of drinks at the pool for all the inconvenience. These touches made all the difference in the world and our stay was better than planned! Must admit being able to laundry was fabulous.

Beautiful property. We wanted a property with an authentic feel and we certainly got that! It felt like being in the desert but in the utmost luxury. The hotel has beautifully blended into its position in nature and really makes the most of its amazing natural scenery but also provides the most luxurious facilities that make you feel very special. A very special and unique property that takes you away from todays stresses and makes you feel at peace in its surroundings.

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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Description:

This hotel is situated in the center of the Sonoran Desert, less than 20 miles from downtown Scottsdale. It boasts 2 golf courses, and offers air-conditioned rooms with scenic views.Rooms at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort are spacious and include a seating area. They come equipped with cable TV, a coffee maker and minibar. Some rooms have balconies.The JW Marriott Phoenix features 8 restaurants that serve a variety of American and international cuisine. The hotel has an on-site Starbucks and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas.Guests of the hotel can enjoy the 5 swimming pools and waterslides. The Desert Ridge Resort also boasts a spa with a lap pool, and a fitness center.The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort is less than 25 miles from Arizona State University-Tempe campus. Nearby leisure activities include biking, miniature golf and hiking.

Desert View is a great choice for travelers interested in golf, scenery and hot weather.

Reviews:

We got stuff at Starbucks & took to our room. No place to sit in Starbucks and the music was awful. The Reception Desk was very welcoming, which we really appreciated. Our plane arrived in early & they allowed us to check right into our room without any hassle, even tho it was about 11am. Nice view from balcony.

The customer service is FANTASTIC at this property.

They have several cool pools. Great to use the new PFDThang.com / much better then the large tubes. Holds beverages at poolside. Others place a towel on the concrete (so hot) which only make beverages get hot. The Thang keeps them off the ground and holds them firmly.

Room service in room dining was incredible. Pools were well maintained and the main focus of our stay. Live music every night made our staycation extra luxurious.

Lazy river The grounds were pretty and very nice flowers

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Sheraton Desert Oasis

Description:

Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, minutes from the attractions of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, this hotel offers one-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchenettes as well as access to recreational activities.Sheraton Desert Oasis features a 4,500-square-foot swimming pool with waterfalls and a secluded whirlpool spa tub. Children can play in the Spray Pool or on the playground, while the adults workout in the 24-hour fitness center.The Oasis Bar & Grille, the Desert Oasis Sheraton’s poolside restaurant, serves appetizers, sandwiches and salads. Guests can also choose from a variety of refreshing beverages such as smoothies and wine.

Reviews:

The staff was professional and friendly. Perfect central location in Scottsdale. Pool area was exceptional! Will be back

Quiet clean upscale property. Housekeeping provided ample supplies for wash, etc. Having a washer/dryer such a bonus. Also there is a quiet pool – away from thumping music. The property was well manicured.

Awesome staff- clean rooms, beautiful property and pool is amazing! Lots of stuff for the kids and parents too!

Fantastic, comfortable room with excellent amenities. It’s in a beautiful area, with plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Pool amenities were great, staff was amazing, and the free wi-fi for up to 10 devices were a life saver as I was there with my son and two of his friends (all age 12) and they all had their devices (of course).

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Marriott’s Canyon Villas

Description:

In the Desert Ridge Marketplace, these North Phoenix accommodations feature a private balcony or patio and free Wi-Fi is included. Three outdoor pools and a hot tub are on site.A cable TV with DVD player is featured in each room or villa at Marriott’s Canyon Villas. The standard rooms include a small fridge and microwave, while each villa has a modern, full kitchen, separate sitting area and private laundry facilities.The Canyon Springs Pool Bar is open seasonally for lunch and dinner and serves sandwiches, burgers and salads. The MarketPlace Express has snacks and convenience items.A lap pool, quiet pool, children’s pool and splash zone are available for guest recreation. A giant chess game and BBQ facilities are also provided.Scottsdale Field, spring training home of the Oakland A’s, is a 15-minute drive from Phoenix Marriott’s Canyon Villas. Reach 11 Sports Complex is 4 miles away.

Desert View is a great choice for travelers interested in golf, scenery and hot weather.

Reviews:

Friendly service, nice facilities, our condo was very clean and comfortable

We stayed here for 1 night on our 3 week US holiday with a family of 5. I wish we could have stayed longer because it was an amazing place. The room itself was a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with kitchen, 3 large tvs & beautifully maintained. The furnishings were very eligant & modern. Nothing was spared including nice artwork & lights. We had a view over the golf course which was lovely & peaceful. We arrived on a Friday so couldn’t check in early so the friendly staff suggested we go swimming across at the JW Marriott hotel (which is available to guests staying at the villas) & we spent the afternoon on the water slides & sailing around on tubes around the pool with cocktail in hand. It was a perfect stay!

Pancakes on Sat morning and mimosa Everyone super friendly

Lovely peaceful resort with great rooms. Very family friendly.

Excellent location for our family event, the accommodations were clean and family friendly.

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Scottsdale Links Resort By Diamond Resorts

Description:

One of our best sellers in Scottsdale! Located next to to the TPC Scottsdale Champions Golf Course, this Scottsdale resort features rooms with full kitchens and 2 heated outdoor swimming pools.A cable TV with a DVD player is featured in each room at the Scottsdale Links Resort. A separate sitting area features a sofa bed. A furnished private patio is included. A washing machine and a tumble dryer are provided.A fitness center and a hot tub provided for guest relaxation. BBQ facilities, a picnic area, a bocce ball court, a bowling green and a croquet lawn are on site at the Links Resort Scottsdale. A business center is provided for convenience.Phoenix International Airport and Old Town Scottsdale are within a 25-minute drive of the Scottsdale Links Resort.

Reviews:

The staff was very helpful and actually got us into our room early!! Easy access to 101 and a variety of restaurants/stores.

We only stayed 1 night so we didn’t see much as you had to be out by 10am

Overall the venue was fantastic – apartment style rooms are a great size. The staff super friendly.

The property was beautiful and very close to everything we needed. Everybody was friendly and the hotel amenities were above my expectations, especially for the price we paid!

Lovely grounds. Best fitness room of all diamond resorts we have stayed in

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The Westin Kierland Villas

Description:

This Arizona resort is 10 miles from downtown Scottsdale. This resort features a water slide and lazy river pool, children’s pool and play area. The hotel has barbecue area.Guests at The Westin Kierland Villas can take lessons at the Kierland Golf Club. The hotel is next door to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, which features a full service spa and a gym.The villas at The Westin offer a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. The villas feature a flat-screen TV and DVD player. All villas have a balcony or patio.The Kierland Villas Westin is within a 30-minute drive to the Desert Botanical Center and the Arizona Science Center. The Pioneer Living History Museum is 25 miles from the hotel.

Reviews:

The pools are great! It’s nice that it’s a walking distance away to the resort. The staff at the outside bar were awesome!

Pools, grounds, rooms, food, massive outdoor tv located main hotel north patio bar/restaurant area

The Villas are super amazing!! Pools are fun bed is comfortable well for my husband not so much lol but views & everything was amazing!!! Can’t wait to go back!!

It’s a great for family. the only thing i could recommend is to open the water slide in the pool at 8am on Sunday as well.

The pool is nice, accessibility to the pool was nice too.

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Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Description:

Discover an unrivaled oasis nestled in the Sonoran Desert at this luxury resort and spa, offering exceptional amenities and services along with first-class facilities that the entire family can enjoy.After a restful night’s sleep on the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa’s plush Heavenly beds, enjoy a delicious breakfast at one of the on-site gourmet restaurants. Spend the afternoon on one of the top-rated golf courses, relaxing at the full service spa or lounging near the spacious pool.Take advantage of the completely non-smoking Kierland Westin’s 900-foot lazy river or go down the 110-foot water slide. Easily explore a number of shopping centers and entertainment options, located only a short distance from the resort. Finish the evening by watching the sun set at the outdoor lounge, while enjoying live award-winning bagpipe music.

Paradise Valley is a great choice for travelers interested in golf, deserts and restaurants.

Reviews:

It was beautiful! Well maintained and very clean. Location was excellent. Visited for the Fiesta Bowl and honeymoon. Husband got the flu and room service was a blessing. Expensive and just ok food, but very nice and quick. Our given concierge wasn’t the best but others were courteous. Desert table amazing, bagpiper was amazing and pool area. We had to cancel plans due to the illness and wish we could have a do-over!

Beautiful place, most of the staff were extremely friendly. Would definitely return

Breakfast excellent, room clean, bathroom very good

The pool felt like a bath tub. I understand it’s Arizona and hot but I have been to different resorts in Arizona around the same time and their pools were refreshing. Since that was the main reason we came to resort was for the pool it was very disappointing.

The piil area, close to shopping & restaurants, evening light show, friendly staff

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The Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton

Description:

Featuring free WiFi and a spa center, The Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton offers accommodations in Scottsdale. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.The rooms have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Certain accommodations include a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.You will find a 24-hour front desk, business center, hairdresser’s and gift shop at the property.You can play tennis at this resort, and bike rental and car rental are available. The nearest airport is Scottsdale Airport, 12 miles from The Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Co.

Reviews:

My partner and I like everything about The Boulders. It’s our ‘Go to Place.’ We try to stay every quarter. The pool, the grounds are fabulous. Beautiful natural landscape and I absolutely LOVE Jenny’s Restoration Yoga class on Sunday mornings. It’s our #1 place for beauty and R and R.

Staff was amazing. Room was very comfy, bungalow style. Super comfy bed. Meals on property, top notch.

The desert location is breathtaking. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Nicole, the yoga teacher is extremely good and knowledgeable. Rico, our hiking guide was fantastic!

great setting. beautifully kept grounds. amazing how the resort blends into and within the desert environment

Everything was absolutely amazing. Staff was great.

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Civana Carefree

Description:

Nestled in the foothills of the Sonoran Desert, this resort offers an on-site spa and restaurant. Guests can lounge along the outdoor pool with a signature Prickly Pear Margarita. All rooms include free WiFi.Rooms at Carefree Resort & Conference Center are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable.Guests can enjoy steak or seafood at Lariat Restaurant, located at the property.El Pedregal Marketplace and Harold’s Cave Creek Corral are 5 minutes’ drive from this resort. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 36 miles away.

Reviews:

Rooms were generous in size and the king bed very comfortable

It was very quiet. The room was spacious and the balconies were very nice. The towels were fluffy and very soft.

The beds and view were amazing. We were on the 2nd floor.

Had to track down staff to get coffee cups in the morning. No hair dryer and room seemed to modern and cold for us. Needs more warmth with the deco.

The newly renovated room was lovely, comfortable, soothing, loved the color scheme…bathrobes and flipflops !!!! Ambience in the late afternoon and evening with the lite fire pits was warm and inviting….however early week the resort was quiet and it wasn’t ignited…boo hoo for me….pool service would have been nice as well…(.for snacks and drinks). I had room service one evening….food was good ,presentation was lacking..Great margarita! Note: a room service menu was not in my room….a menu was requested…it seemed very dated with non professional photo’s on the starters page that didn’t make the food too appealing. However I understand with the new face lift it will come with time. Overall the atmosphere, location….I would stay again.

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Orange Tree Resort

Description:

One of our best sellers in Phoenix! Featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, this Scottsdale resort includes an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and a terrace. Old Town Scottsdale is 8 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is available.With a two-person hot tub, each one-bedroom suite has a kitchen counter next to a full refrigerator, microwave and toaster. Each suite has free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station. A double vanity with duel sinks is provided in the private bathroom.After a morning of golf, guests can enjoy the poolside hot tub at the Scottsdale Orange Tree Golf Resort. Free parking is provided to all resort guests. Concierge services help guests book at the on site restaurant.Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Grove Grille & Lounge serves American cuisine on site. Badminton and horseshoe games are also available.Heard Museum is 12 miles away. The Phoenix Zoo and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Paradise Valley is a great choice for travelers interested in golf, deserts and restaurants.

Reviews:

The staff goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasant.

Nice golf course, Matt the golf pro gave us a great lesson.

Staff was amazing. The room setup is kind of stretched out but they have golf carts to give you rides and they respond very quickly. The restaurant onsite had great food.

The whole facility is nice, embedded at the beautiful golf course. Nice big pool……. Rooms are big. Nice view to the golf course with morning sun.

That it was an apartment like setting. I was concerned that they put us on the second floor when we had two kids under three who run around and drop things etc. But no complaints so it must have been empty

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Top Resorts In Pinnacle Peak Estates I Arizona Conclusion:

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Memphis Grizzlies Suffer 15th Consecutive Loss

The Grizzlies lost their 15th straight game, 119-110 at Chicago, on Wednesday, March 7.

The team has not won since defeating the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum on Jan. 29.

Memphis trailed by 15 points going into the fourth quarter, but cut the lead to a point as rookie Dillon Brooks scored 20 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter. The Bulls (22-42), however, pulled away over the last two minutes.

Marc Gasol and Ben McLemore each scored 17 points.

Five Bulls scored in double-figures, led by Lauri Markkanen’s 22 points and 21 points each from Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn.

The Grizzlies are now 18-46, currently the worst mark in the NBA. They return to FedExForum for a 7 p.m. game vs. the Utah Jazz on Friday, March 9.

– Don Wade

Accurate Communications Inks Lease in Clark Tower

Accurate Communications Corp. has signed a lease for 1,830 square feet at Clark Tower, suite 2100, after considering several other office locations.

“There are a few reasons we chose Clark Tower over some other similar properties,” said John Maddox, director of sales and operations for Accurate Communications. “Firstly, the name ‘Clark Tower’ still holds quite a bit of prestige in our community, and we wanted a building we could be proud to call home. Secondly, the cost per square foot was extremely competitive with other buildings, but nowhere could match the amenities that Clark boasts.”

A voice, data and cloud solutions company, Accurate Communications launched in 1994 as a music-on-hold company, but it has evolved since then.

A big change came in 2001 when its EarGlue Harmony marketing firm enabled clients to get messages to shoppers through in-store music and marketing messages.

In 2012, Accurate launched its technology distribution services firm.

The EarGlue brand designs, implements and directs audio marketing solutions that help small and midsize businesses better communicate with customers, and drive profit increases.

Privately held Accurate Communications serves approximately 1,500 customer locations in all 50 states and throughout Canada.

Clark Tower owner In-Rel recently completed a $9 million renovation of the high-rise, including a modern redesign of the main lobby, entrance way, common areas and restrooms. All mechanicals have been replaced, elevators upgraded and a 60-person conference room was added along with new pedestrian walking paths connecting to surrounding restaurants and retail.

Colliers International Asset Services in Memphis handles leasing for In-Rel’s 1.25 million-square-foot office portfolio, which includes Clark Tower.

– Patrick Lantrip

32nd Super Chevy Show Kicks Off in Memphis April 6

The 32nd annual Super Chevy Show will kick off in Memphis Friday, April 6, and run through Sunday, April 8, as part of an expanded nine-stop tour.

The show will act as a one-stop shop for all things Chevrolet and will include drag racing for cash prizes, an automotive swap meet, a Chevrolet-focused performance marketplace and a large collection of Chevrolet vehicles vying for the best-in-class award.

“Of all the events in the series, we have to say that Memphis is our favorite,” Super Chevy editor Steven Rupp said in a release. “Traditionally, it’s the largest show and we find it draws in some of the nicest Chevys in the area.”

The Super Chevy Show will be held at the Memphis International Raceway, 5500 Victory Lane in Millington, Tennessee, and will open each day at 8 a.m.

For spectators, the cost for one-day admission for adults is $20 on Friday and Sunday and $25 on Saturday. Entry for children ages 6-12 will be $10 while children 5 and under will get in for free. A three-day pass will cost $45 for adults and $20 for children 6-12.

More information on pricing, tickets and vehicle registration can be found at www.superchevy.com/show or www.racemir.com.

– Patrick Lantrip

Troon Takes on Management Of Colonial Country Club

Golf course management, development and marketing company Troon has been chosen to manage Colonial Country Club, a private golf club in Cordova that once hosted the annual PGA Tour stop in Memphis.

Troon Privé, the private club operations division of Troon, will manage the 18-hole facility.

Established in 1913, Colonial Country Club has long been regarded as one of the premier private clubs in the Mid-South.

Now known as the FedEx St. Jude Classic, the PGA’s 30-year run at Colonial produced champions such as Lee Trevino (three-time winner) and Jack Nicklaus.

“Colonial Country Club is an outstanding club with deep traditions, a storied history and reputation as a premier Southern club,” said Bob Barrett, CEO of Honours Golf, a division of Scottsdale, Arizona-based Troon. “Our Troon Privé team will now look to further advance Colonial’s service levels, agronomy standards and overall club operations.”

In addition to the 18-hole South Course, Colonial members have access to a 35,000-square-foot Southern-style clubhouse with casual and fine dining venues, six Har-Tru tennis courts with one the region’s most active tennis programs, a full-service fitness center with personal trainers and group classes, an Olympic-size swimming pool with poolside food & beverage service, and full calendar of family social events.

“Troon’s reputation and track record of success are unmatched in the private club industry,” said Jim Russell, managing partner and principal stockholder, Colonial Country Club. “Troon will bring our club a consistency and continuity of management which is woefully lacking in most member-managed clubs. Troon will enhance and position our product to match an evolving market, while preserving the rich history of our grand old club.”

The Troon Privé division currently manages more than 80 private clubs, half of which are member-owned.

– Daily News staff

TNECD Touring State For Apprenticeship Opportunities

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will host an apprenticeship listening tour across the state to discuss the future of apprenticeship in Tennessee.

In Memphis, TNECD will be at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Macon campus, 5983 Macon Cove, on Monday, March 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The listening tour is in partnership with state and local agencies and is funded through the Federal Department of Labor ApprenticeshipUSA State Accelerator Grant.

“Apprenticeships help Tennesseans become better prepared and in return become more successful in the future workforce,” TNECD commissioner Bob Rolfe said in a release. “We look forward to seeing what ideas come out of the apprenticeship listening and learning tour.”

Apprenticeships are a crucial cornerstone in building Tennessee’s future workforce, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips said.

After the five listening tour stops, an all-day summit will be held in Nashville in May. The goal of the tour is to determine three objectives: the current state of apprenticeship programs; the interest and opportunity for apprenticeships; and the obstacles faced or resources needed to get to each community’s goal for apprenticeships.

Go to tn.gov/ecd/apprenticeship-tour to learn more and to RSVP to a listening tour location.

– Daily News staff

Tennessee Counties Cite Racketeering in Opioid Suits

Two Tennessee counties are suing pharmaceutical companies over the opioid epidemic, joining governments around the country in using federal racketeering laws to try to hold drug manufacturers and distributors responsible.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that government leaders in Campbell and Scott counties have authorized filing lawsuits in U.S. District Court. Both counties have logged more opioid prescriptions than people, and in 2016, Campbell County ranked among the nation’s top 10 counties for prescription rates.

Each lawsuit used federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization laws to try to prove that so-called Big Pharma companies lied about opiate properties, lobbied for loose regulations under false pretenses and bribed politicians.

Individual companies have previously denied such accusations.

– The Associated Press

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Design Milk Travels to… Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona likes to bring attention to its wild and untamed side, underlining its picturesque and perilous Sonoran desert surroundings. But the fact is the wild western vibe – while still as visible as the towering stature of saguaro cacti dotting the landscape – is fading into the sunset, allowing the city’s mid-century and contemporary pedigree to shine. Luxe and cosmopolitan options are aplenty, each attracting vacationers looking to spend the day outdoors getting dusty and dirty, then clean up for a cocktail-fueled night on the town. For Angelenos like myself, Scottsdale is distant enough to deliver all the benefits of a vacation, while close enough to rank high as a candidate for a long weekend getaway. The Design Milk guide below shares some of our favorites spots we’ve visited through the years, in and around the “West’s most Western town”:

One of our favorite places for a sunset stroll is alongside the Soleri Bridge and Plaza, designed by renowned artist and architect, Paolo Soleri. Photo: Gregory Han

WHERE TO STAY

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa: Scottsdale Resort: If your idea of the perfect vacation is laying poolside with nary a thought about time – with drinks always at an arm’s length – then the upscale Andaz Resort has you covered three-fold with its trio of pools. But what we most remember about the luxury Hyatt-operated resort overlooking the Camelback Mountain are its 201 Alexander Girard-inspired guest bungalow-style rooms, the entirety stretched across a checkerboard of desert landscaped walkways all leading back to the resort’s communal pools, lounge, and eatery.

A womb with a view: Eero Saarinen’s Womb Chair and Ottoman is one of many mid-century pieces furnishing each room at the Andaz. Photos: Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa.

With rooms at the Andaz featuring names like the Eames Bungalow, Saarinen Bungalow, Girard House, and Albers House, it’s pretty clear the resort embraces the mid-century spirit that still looms prominently across Scottsdale. Rooms are decorated with a sophisticated mixture of mid-century classics mixed in with contemporary local furnishings and art, staying clearly outside the bounds of retro-kitsch decor. Small semi-private patios and enclosed backyard spaces permit sunbathing during the day and stargazing at night, affording guests a level of privacy always welcome while vacationing.

My inner introvert was pleased being given the option for privacy with our own miniature backyard at the Andaz (also ideal for stargazing at night; falling stars aren’t an uncommon sight).

The Scott: If Instagram is any indication of where we should stay next while in Scottsdale, we’re apt to reserve a night or two at The Scott Resort & Spa. The Scott presents a trendier side of Scottsdale; imagine a craft cocktail served with a sprig of 1930s German modernist vibe, all set within a lush atmosphere established with high cane back chairs, dabs of greenery, and a liberal dose of brass detailing.

The resort’s newly renovated indoor/outdoor lobby bar is its most captivating space, decorated with a relaxed joie de vivre. The old meets new spirit isn’t accidental: the 55-year-old former property actually dates back to 1961, when it was called the Executive House Arizonian. Purchased in April 2016 by Classic Hotels & Resorts, $15 million was invested to renovate every corner of the property with a somewhat unique theme of “Spanish Revival meets Bauhaus”.

Photos: The Scott Resort and Spa

Sanctuary: The broken brittle outline of the Camelback Mountain plays a prominent and panoramic role here, shadowing the 53 acres of the Sanctuary grounds everywhere guests look. Suites are comfortably contemporary and envisioned with a monochromatic eye, allowing the landscape to take center stage.

And the hotel does indeed lives up to its name in amenities, offering guests the sanctuary of a meditation garden overlooking its own reflecting pool, a water-therapy pool, lap pool and full-service salon. A complimentary candlelight turndown service punctuates each evening with a romantic notion.

Photos: Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa<

Hotel Valley Ho: Where the above-mentioned Andaz respectfully nods to mid-century design, the Hotel Valley Ho fully wraps itself in its most vibrant and colorful history. Designated a historically significant American hotel by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the hotel has been kicking it old school even before there was an old school to speak of. But don’t worry, each room and suite at Hotel Valley Ho isn’t a time capsule, benefitting from an $80 million renovation responsible for modernizing the 1956-built hotel, refreshing the Downtown Scottsdale’s accommodations with soft pillow-top beds, Terrazzo-tile bathrooms, and large flat screen television inside every room. Now it’s equally modern and mod.

Photo: Hotel Valley Ho

Other notable hotels: The Saguaro Scottsdale \\\ W Scottsdale \\\ The Canyon Suites at the Phoenician \\\ Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North (traditional, but undeniably luxurious)

WHERE TO PLAY

Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school, Taliesin West. Photo: Gregory Han

Taliesin West: No trip to Scottsdale is truly complete without visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Sonoran winter home and architectural school. Tours winding through the residence and working classrooms are guided by passionate volunteers infinitely versed in the history of the buildings and life of the iconic architect. Every return reveals new and fascinating details, tying together the desert landscape with the architectural philosophies of its founder.

Taliesin West interior. Photo: Gregory Han

Arcosanti: Venture northward up along Interstate 17 into the desert and you’ll eventually find signs directing visitors to an experimental terrestrial commune spaceship of sorts. Envisioned as a utopian living laboratory by artist and architect, Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti (a portmanteau of ‘architecture’ and ‘ecology’) persists in its exploration of improving the urban experience through holistic planning. After taking the hour-long guided tour, be sure to grab a health and staff-cooked meal served in Arcosanti’s cafeteria for the full experience.

Those beguiled by the architecture of Arcosanti have the option to stay overnight. Photos: Gregory Han

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Cattle Track Arts Compound: With renowned architectural destinations like Taliesin West and Arcosanti swallowing all of the attention, it’s no surprise most people never make it inside the Cattle Track Arts Compound. A shame, because within its intimate complex exists the heart and soul of Scottsdale’s creative community. Artists, craftsmen, and students work both individually and collectively to continually shape and reshape what it means to be a Sonoran American artist. Several works from Cattle Track are sold nearby at the Andaz Resort’s gift shop.

Other things to do and see: Desert Botanical Garden \\\ Soleri Bridge and Plaza \\\ Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art \\\

WHERE TO SHOP

Cosanti photos: Gregory Han

Cosanti: When the weather is just right, the former residence of Arcosanti architect Paolo Soleri greets visitors with the musical multitude of ceramic and metallic Soleri bells ringing from nearly every surface, each vying for your attention to buy and take home. There’s an amusing irony at play, noting Cosanti’s name derives from Solari’s anti-consumerist beliefs (Cosanti was created joining two Italian words: cosa and anti; “opposed to things”), yet the gift shop at Cosanti is our favorite in all of Scottsdale. Even if you don’t buy a single item, touring the Earth House and foundry here feels like a gift in itself.

Copenhagen Imports: Danish founders Tony Christensen and Erik Hansen, began in 1970 with a belief the simple, unadorned, yet functional modern designs of their homeland could find a place in the Southwest. Decades later, they’ve expanded to 6 more locations across numerous states, each showroom stocked with modern classics and newer designs, each abiding by the tenet “that clean design is more sophisticated than heavy ornamentation”.

Modern Manor: With over 6,000 square feet of furnishings spanning the decades of the 1940s thru the 1970s, and fortified with a convincingly confident portfolio of staged interiors, the team at Modern Manor is highly capable of advising how to mix and match their selection of modern classic furnishings within a contemporary space.

Modern Manor

Modern on Melrose: If the words “vintage” and “original” perks up your ears, the assemblage of mid-century modern antiques on display at yet another Melrose District store should definitely warrant a visit. Ideally, you’d set a budget, check out their Instagram account, then swoop in with purpose and intent. But come on, half the fun is just browsing.

Jim Sudal Ceramic Design: Hardy desert flora features prominent in ceramicist Jim Sudal’s collection of captivating Sonoran Desert pottery sold from his studio and gallery (admirers from afar can also purchase his designs online). Embellished with graphic depictions of Blooming Aloes, Prickly Pear, Agave and Desert Lupine, each hand thrown vases, bowls, tiles, and plate glows with the resilient spirit of plants.

Photo: Jim Sudal Ceramics

FINAL WORDS

There’s a plaque adhered onto Taliesin West’s music auditorium wall attributed to Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu that reads, “The reality of the building does not consist of the roof and walls, but the space within to be lived.” Similarly, Scottsdale is best understood not by the city’s limits, but in appreciation of the larger expanse of sun, air, and Sonoran desert permeating all around – a space that has long inspired the likes of Lloyd Wright and Soleri to seek its arid palette as muse and material. Visit Scottsdale enough and you’ll remember.

Have any other favorite destinations in or near Scottsdale we’ve missed? We welcome additional recommendations below!

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About The Audubon Naples Golf Course

Residents at the Audubon Country Club live a peaceful and tranquil life in the gated and private golf-course community. This comfortable lifestyle offers access to the full-service country club along with access to activities such as fitness and swimming amenities, bocce, croquet, tennis, and golf. Other attractions to this lifestyle include the beautiful tropical surroundings and just a few minutes away residents enjoy entertainment, dining, and shopping.

About The Audubon Golf Course

The Audubon golf course is regarded as a challenging course even for the experienced golfers but is still very enjoyable even for the beginners. Set among custom gracious homes, preserves and lakes the Joe Lee Is an 18 hole golf course features five sets in association to tees. When you play golf in these beautiful surroundings, you can select the course length that matches up to your game.

Golf Membership Information

The golf memberships that are limited to no more than 300 makes booking your preferred tee-time or even finding compatible foursome a simple task. The teaching staff available will assist you in lowering your current handicap or just to assist you in getting the most out of your golf game. You can work with one of these trainers to decrease your handicap, or to overhaul the way you swing or to just add a few touch-ups to the way you play.

The Golf Shop

The Audubon golf course also offers a Golf Shop that is stocked with all the apparel and equipment that you will ever need. Some of these items include shoes, clothes, balls, and clubs. Whatever you need this shop will be able to accommodate you, if not they will place an order on your behalf.

This golf course offers competitive fun in regards to all their golf members. Here are a few activities you can take advantage of:

• Single Day Outings

• Twilight Couple’s Golf

• Guest-Member Weekends

• Men’s Monthly ABCD Tournaments

• Women’s And Men’s Championships

• Weekly 9 as well as 18 Hole Events For Women

Troon Privé Members

If you choose to become a member of the Troon Golf family, you can take advantage of a collection of different member offerings held at any of the other Troon-managed facilities. Some of the benefits of this membership include value-added benefits when you play at other Troon-managed courses. This can include discounts on daily fees and resorts or enjoy some of the private clubs in other countries like the Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland, the Pronghorn in Bend, Oregon or even the Ocean Club located in the Bahamas.

Each member is allowed to take up to 3 guests to enjoy outstanding destinations and courses at really affordable rates. All the requests for tee-times can be booked 30 days in advance which is subject to the current availability. If you would like to change your booking or make a cancellation, you need to ensure that you do so at least 48 hours before the due date, to avoid the cancellation fees.

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How Sergio Garcia got us back to thinking he will win his elusive major (and why you should think it, too)

By: Jaime Diaz

It has taken a lot—even more than going wire-to-wire at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic for his 12th career European Tour victory—but I’m finally back to believing that Sergio Garcia will someday win a major championship.

I’ve been in the “never will” camp for about a decade, a subscriber to a litany of criticisms that start with the mechanical (can’t putt) but quickly escalate to the personal (immature, excuse-making, sulking, lacking heart). They all added up to the feeling that Garcia couldn’t make the big shot, would make the mistake, would somehow manage to do just enough to come up short.

Of course, Garcia, now 37, with 12 top-five finishes in 73 career majors (including three seconds), is the kind of talent who never stops getting punished for not fulfilling huge early expectations. Having seen how good he was as a teenager (he won the Irish Open at 19), not being able to handle Sunday Grand Slam heat seemed like a sin against nature that required appropriate outrage. Worse, the Spaniard in the past several years seemed to be getting more fragile under pressure.

Garcia first showed his brittleness at the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage, where he fought a case of compulsive re-gripping before ultimately getting a final-twosome tutorial in mental strength from his nemesis, Tiger Woods.

“I love playing golf. Just the possibility of doing it year in, year out for a living, it’s something that is magnificent to start with. The hunger is still there.” —Sergio Garcia

More close calls and failures ensued, until Garcia went darkly fatalistic after losing the 2007 Open Championship in a playoff to Padraig Harrington. “I’m playing a lot of guys out there, more than the field,” he whined, seeming to suggest he was being singled out by the golf gods. The woe-is-me got worse in 2008, when after seeming to achieve a breakthrough by winning the Players Championship, he was again nipped at the wire by Harrington in a mano-a-mano clash during the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.

After a bad weekend at the 2012 Masters, Garcia melted down, telling the Spanish media, “I’m not good enough. ... I don’t have the thing I need to have.” Asked what he was missing, he said “everything,” adding that “I need to play for second or third place.” Did he mean merely at the Masters? His reply was chilling: “In any major.”

Garcia would win later that year at the Wyndham Championship, but it didn’t put him on a new path. For the next three years on the PGA Tour, Garcia was almost certain to play poorly with the lead on the final day, shooting over par from that position five consecutive times. Last February at Riviera, Garcia came to the 17th hole with the lead, only to snap hook his last two tee shots to lose. The next week at the Honda Classic, he was locked in battle with Adam Scott until two poor 8-irons led to killing bogeys.

“Let’s face it,” said Johnny Miller. “The pressure got to Sergio.” By this time, it was as if the golf public was embodied by George C. Scott’s Bert Gordon character in “The Hustler,” who tells Minnesota Fats in his match with Fast Eddie Felson, “Stay with this kid. He’s a loser.”

But since then, to his great credit, Garcia has indeed shown heart. He finally came through to get his ninth PGA Tour victory last May at the AT&T Byron Nelson, defeating Brooks Koepka in a playoff. Quietly, Garcia followed with two top-fives in majors (at Oakmont and Troon), the first time he had done so since 2006.

At the Ryder Cup, which has often provided a sanctuary for Garcia, he engaged with Phil Mickelson in one of the all-time singles matches. The two produced 19 birdies between them, and the match was a gritty affair all about pride, Team USA’s inevitable victory beside the point. When Mickelson holed a 15-footer on the 18th hole, the nine-footer that Garcia needed to salvage a halve was just the kind of putt in a big spot it seemed he’d always missed. This time, he made it.

Garcia seemed rejuvenated in Dubai, his first event of 2017, and he put on a clinic of controlled power golf. He looked solid, capable and calm, playing within himself and making only one bogey in 72 holes at Emirates Golf Club. Employing the claw grip, his putting stroke looked smooth rather than jumpy. He took a three-stroke lead into the final day and faced down Henrik Stenson. When the Swede, after two straight birdies cut Garcia’s lead to two, hit over the green on the par-3 15th, Garcia stiffed a perfect 6-iron to close the door.

Suddenly, even after 26 official worldwide victories, it was as if El Niño had finally learned the right way to win. And it was the reminder of a couple of truths. It’s prodigies who take the longest to grow up and mature. And, it’s a long journey in golf. It’s why I’m still not ready to write off Tiger Woods. And it’s why we might still see the best of El Niño.

Long popular among his playing peers, Garcia has also grown more personable with the world at large. A key might be his impending marriage to Angela Akins, a former University of Texas golfer (above). When Woods signed with TaylorMade, Garcia took the high road, putting aside their longtime differences to welcome him to the playing staff. Garcia even responded in the lighthearted affirmative to an Englishman who begged his favorite golfer—through more than 200 Twitter requests over several months—to let him caddie for him in a tournament. Garcia has agreed to let Mark K. Johnson carry his bag during the pro-am of the British Masters in September.

The cumulative effect is that Garcia is freer than ever to take full advantage of his greatest strength: ball-striking. Among insiders, Garcia is renowned for the way he can compress a golf ball, especially with his irons. It’s a product of the extraordinary lag Garcia achieves on his downswing, a move that was criticized as too extreme, especially as he failed to fulfill his early promise. But with time, Garcia has become a model for the wisdom of staying with a natural swing over chasing textbook perfection.

Renowned instructor Pete Cowen, who has worked with Garcia, recently told Golf Digest’s Guy Yocom, “Sergio lays the shaft down on the downswing far more than anyone, myself included, would recommend. But the way he delivers the club into the ball through the movement of his shoulders is fantastic. Billy Foster, who has caddied for Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, Seve Ballesteros, Sergio and even Tiger, will tell you that Sergio is the best striker of the lot.”

Garcia led in greens in regulation in Dubai, was second in driving accuracy and third in driving distance. “I've been fortunate to have some really good ball-striking tournaments,” he said. “This definitely was one of them.”

Here’s the question going forward: Is Garcia poised for something special in 2017? At Dubai, he sounded like it.

“I love playing golf,” said the former sulker. “Just the possibility of doing it year in, year out for a living, it’s something that is magnificent to start with. The hunger is still there.”

So, it would seem, are necessary portions of experience, urgency and perspective. “I’m excited to keep improving, keep giving myself chances at winning tournaments, winning majors,” he said. “Sometimes you feel a bit more comfortable, you're a little bit more relaxed, and you're a little bit freer, and you play better. And sometimes you’re a little bit tighter. And it doesn’t mean that you’re not trying as hard, but it’s just not that easy. You know, golf is tough. Golf is really tough.”

The road is smoother, Garcia has learned, with as little baggage as possible. “I mean, it’s simple,” he said. “When I get to Augusta, U.S. Open, the British Open, PGA, I just want to do the best I can. Just like I try any other week.”

Easier said than done. But if Garcia can try the way he did at Dubai, he’s finally going to win one.

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How Sergio Garcia got us back to thinking he will win his elusive major (and why you should think it, too)

By: Jaime Diaz

“I love playing golf. Just the possibility of doing it year in, year out for a living, it’s something that is magnificent to start with. The hunger is still there.” —Sergio Garcia

Here’s the question going forward: Is Garcia poised for something special in 2017? At Dubai, he sounded like it.

Easier said than done. But if Garcia can try the way he did at Dubai, he’s finally going to win one.

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How Sergio Garcia got us back to thinking he will win his elusive major (and why you should think it, too)

By: Jaime Diaz

“I love playing golf. Just the possibility of doing it year in, year out for a living, it’s something that is magnificent to start with. The hunger is still there.” —Sergio Garcia

Here’s the question going forward: Is Garcia poised for something special in 2017? At Dubai, he sounded like it.

Easier said than done. But if Garcia can try the way he did at Dubai, he’s finally going to win one.

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How Sergio Garcia got us back to thinking he will win his elusive major (and why you should think it, too)

By: Jaime Diaz

“I love playing golf. Just the possibility of doing it year in, year out for a living, it’s something that is magnificent to start with. The hunger is still there.” —Sergio Garcia

Here’s the question going forward: Is Garcia poised for something special in 2017? At Dubai, he sounded like it.

Easier said than done. But if Garcia can try the way he did at Dubai, he’s finally going to win one.

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