<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://legacygolfphoenix.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=7641&amp;Type=RSS20" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Legacy Golf Blog</title><description>Legacy Golf Course and Resort blog; providing information related to golf in the Phoenix area.</description><link>http://legacygolfphoenix.com/</link><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:22:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss</docs><generator>RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/</generator><item><title>Golf Vacation Packages</title><description>&lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;Golf vacation packages&lt;/a&gt; offer excellent value for the golf enthusiast. These package deals group together everything into one easy price point at a significant discount to what one would pay if they were to pay for each item separately. These vacation packages are a fantastic way to play new courses, and to explore new locations. These deals typically include accommodation, green fees, as well as often including food and drinks, or a credit to these expenses. This makes the entire process easy, fun, affordable and simple.&lt;br /&gt;
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When planning for a &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;golf vacation package&lt;/a&gt;, it is important to consider what you want to do. This may seem like a given, but the truth of the matter is that there are as many types of &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;golf packages&lt;/a&gt; as there are types of golfers. Some enjoy simply playing the game on a new and challenging course with a comfortable place to sleep at night, while others enjoy the resort experience and night life. Will you be traveling alone, with a golf group, with family or a significant other? It is important to weigh in all these factors to ensure that you and those with you have the most enjoyable time possible. &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;Legacy Golf Resor&lt;/a&gt;t has something to offer your entire group. From hiking in beautiful settings, to sun bathing to enjoying cold beers with friends, Legacy golf vacation package can provide everything you need for an unforgettable vacation.&lt;br /&gt;
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Another important factor to consider when planning a trip is what type of scenery would you like to golf in? Golf is an outdoor activity and enjoying the natural beauty of a location is a big part of the experience.  &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;Legacy Golf in Arizona&lt;/a&gt; is well known for its beautiful deserts, towering cacti and gorgeous, rugged terrain. The emerald greens of the expertly manicured course contrast strikingly against the purples, oranges, and coppers of the landscape. This combined with the amazing, sunny weather means that golf vacation packages at the &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;Legacy Golf Resort&lt;/a&gt; are a sure bet for a fantastic trip.
</description><link>http://legacygolfphoenix.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=7641&amp;A=Link&amp;ObjectID=139378&amp;ObjectType=56&amp;O=http%253a%252f%252flegacygolfphoenix.com%252fBlogRetrieve.aspx%253fBlogID%253d6273%2526PostID%253d139378</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://legacygolfphoenix.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=6273&amp;PostID=139378</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arizona Golf Packages</title><description>&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf packages&lt;/a&gt; offer a great savings for those who take
advantage of them. A golf package is a deal that groups together the
green fees, cart rentals, food, range balls and often accommodation for
one or more golf courses. These deals are a great way to take the fuss
out of planning a golf trip and can provide significant value. Arizona
golf packages stand out form the crowd for a number of reason&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;nbsp; Foremost amongst these is the fact that Arizona is one of the premier
golf destinations in the world. It offers a wide variety of scenery,
all of which is spectacularly beautiful. From the desert mountains of
Scottsdale to the open deserts of Phoenix to the mountains of
Flagstaff, Arizona offers stunning vistas from which to enjoy the great
game of golf. &lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf packages&lt;/a&gt; also offer up challenging courses
expertly engineered and meticulously maintained. Arizona is also home
to fantastic weather. With very little rainfall and rarely a cloud in
the sky, the copper state is seldom a bad choice for a day spent
outdoors. The weather is typically best in the winter, although there
are less people in the summer months when the weather is warmest.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;nbsp; Secondly, &lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf packages&lt;/a&gt; offer great value. Many courses are
priced under fifty dollars and with a package can be had even cheaper.
For the level of play, stunning views and reliable weather, these
prices are hard to beat. Combining this with beautiful accommodations
and an Arizona golf package can provide a vacation that will not be
forgotten.
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; If a golf getaway is on your mind,
then look into what &lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf packages&lt;/a&gt; have to offer. They take the
hassle out of planning and keep your hard earned dollars where you want
them: in your wallet.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://legacygolfphoenix.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=7641&amp;A=Link&amp;ObjectID=139375&amp;ObjectType=56&amp;O=http%253a%252f%252flegacygolfphoenix.com%252fBlogRetrieve.aspx%253fBlogID%253d6273%2526PostID%253d139375</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://legacygolfphoenix.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=6273&amp;PostID=139375</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arizona Golf Resorts</title><description>&lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/index.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf resorts&lt;/a&gt; are some of the best in the country. Arizona Golf Resorts offer a combination of challenging, expertly designed courses in a beautiful desert setting. Enthusiasts are also spoiled for choice as there are literally dozens of Arizona golf resorts to choose from. From private to public and with courses of all skill ranges and prices to fit every budget, Arizona truly is a golfer&amp;rsquo;s paradise.&lt;br /&gt;
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You can expect the highest level of quality from any &lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/index.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf resort&lt;/a&gt;. Amongst the many amenities you can expect fine dining prepared by excellent chefs, beautiful landscapes, well manicured courses, and excellent year round weather. Arizona is known for its warm, dry climate and sparse rain fall. A day on the links is always safe bet in the copper state.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/index.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf resorts&lt;/a&gt; often offer packages to their customers that include all green fees, cart rentals, accommodation, food and range balls. This saves the client money and makes the entire experience worry free. All one must do is arrive and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and challenging courses that these first class resorts have to offer.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/index.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Arizona golf resorts also make for excellent venues for business meetings&lt;/a&gt;. By mixing pleasure with work, participants can be productive while simultaneously achieving business goals. Many resorts also have conference areas to facilitate this type of trip, complete with state of the art technologies such as wireless networking and training centers. This allows clients to achieve the highest level of productivity when it is time to work while being only a few steps from the links.&lt;br /&gt;
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Location is also an important aspect of any Arizona golf resort. Not only for the beautiful natural settings but also for their proximity to transportation hubs such as airports, but also to other areas of interest such as nightlife, convention centers and city centers. Arizona golf resorts offer all of these qualities and more. There is a resort for every occasion and one must do is look to find a resort that is best suited for their needs. &lt;a href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/index.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt; The Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix is one of the best resort courses in the state.&lt;/a&gt;
</description><link>http://legacygolfphoenix.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=7641&amp;A=Link&amp;ObjectID=133337&amp;ObjectType=56&amp;O=http%253a%252f%252flegacygolfphoenix.com%252fBlogRetrieve.aspx%253fBlogID%253d6273%2526PostID%253d133337</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://legacygolfphoenix.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=6273&amp;PostID=133337</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Golf Outing in Phoenix</title><description>&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;"&gt;An &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/group-planning.htm"&gt;annual golf outing&lt;/a&gt; is a fantastic way for friends to stay in touch with one another, get away from the hustle and bustle of their lives and enjoy their favorite game, as well as a way for groups to stay in touch with one another. &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/group-planning.htm"&gt;Annual golf outings&lt;/a&gt; typically are organized in one of two ways: as a small group of friends or as a gathering of a group or business.  Either type of event allows for unique opportunities for those who participate.&lt;br /&gt;
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An &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/group-planning.htm"&gt;annual golf outing&lt;/a&gt; consisting of a small group of friends who meet with one another every year is an informal affair and easily organized. Look for a course (or courses) that will provide a challenging and enjoyable venue. Places such as Arizona provide a fantastic location for an &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/group-planning.htm"&gt;annual golf outing&lt;/a&gt; as the weather is typically very good, and the courses are world renowned. In a location such as this, a group of friends can be sure to enjoy their time on the links experiencing a new course and catching up with loved ones. These types of trips provide memories and bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime and are not to be missed.&lt;br /&gt;
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The second type of &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/group-planning.htm"&gt;annual golf outing&lt;/a&gt; typically is run by a business or group with the aim to reconnect its various members. Alumni associations, professional groups, and corporations will have annual golf outings. These events often raise money for charity or scholarship funds and therefore provide the double benefit of giving back to the community and providing an enjoyable event for its participants. The other purpose of these events is to allow individuals with similar interests, backgrounds or professions to reconnect with one another and meet newer members to their organization. These relationships then foster business ventures, and increase communication between various professionals. It is a well known fact that many deals are brokered on the golf course and an annual golf outing helps to facilitate these interactions and to reestablish bonds of friendship.  Find out more about our &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/group-planning.htm"&gt;Annual Golf Outing services at Legacy Golf Resort&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;a href="/group-planning.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Golf tournament planning&lt;/a&gt; involves several steps. The first step is to find a golf course that suits your needs and that you feel will provide a challenging, but also broadly appealing venue. &lt;a href="/group-planning.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Golf tournament planning&lt;/a&gt; also requires a great deal of communication between you the organizer and the hosting golf course. Make sure to clearly state what you are looking to accomplish and how many participants you are anticipating as well as whether or not you will have an awards ceremony after the event.&lt;br /&gt;
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In order to maximize the turnout for you event you need to make sure people know about it. The best way to do this is by using social media, such as Facebook and Myspace, as well as email, and producing brochures to provide to interested golfers. As a part of golf tournament planning, seek out sponsors to provide prize support for your event and make this is made known to potential participants. Make sure to get all of the necessary logos from your sponsors early so that you have the needed time to set up signs for the event. It is also a good idea to provide free giveaways to all participants such as embroidered shirts and hats.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;"&gt;Successful &lt;a href="/group-planning.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;golf tournament planning&lt;/a&gt; requires an organized and easily identifiable staff. Make sure all organizers wear shirts that make them easy to spot. You must also make sure you have a detailed plan for all of the day’s events and that all organizers are aware of their duties and execute them properly. Get to the tournament well before the start time to make sure any last minute issues are worked out and you will have a fun, and successful event. &lt;/span&gt;
</description><link>http://legacygolfphoenix.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=7641&amp;A=Link&amp;ObjectID=119499&amp;ObjectType=56&amp;O=http%253a%252f%252flegacygolfphoenix.com%252fBlogRetrieve.aspx%253fBlogID%253d6273%2526PostID%253d119499</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://legacygolfphoenix.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=6273&amp;PostID=119499</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Golf Course in Phoenix</title><description>&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;"&gt;Are you considering a &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;public golf course in Phoenix, AZ&lt;/a&gt;? If not then you should be. The old question of which direction to go, private vs. &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;public golf course&lt;/a&gt;
is easily answered if you ask yourself the right questions. Do you like
to play a lot of golf, but don't have a country club membership? Do you
like to try out different courses and see yourself getting bored of
playing the same course over and again?&amp;nbsp; Do you enjoy playing &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;winter golf in Arizona &lt;/a&gt;without
paying the premium fees? If you answered yes to any of these questions,
the public course option is the right path for you to take.
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Private courses come with high fees, most of which goes towards
paying for a clubhouse that if you are a serious, or infrequent golfer,
will often be wasted on you. At a &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/"&gt;public golf course in Phoenix&lt;/a&gt;, you are only paying for the round you play. You are also avoiding tethering yourself to a single location. By getting&lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/discount-card.htm"&gt; SWPGA pass&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.incelebrationofgolf.com/main.htm"&gt;In Celebration of golf management&lt;/a&gt; you have a multitude of locations to play at in &lt;strong&gt;Phoenix &lt;/strong&gt;that
provide variety, new people to meet and new challenges to overcome.
Each course provides its own unique design and beautiful views. Arizona
is known for its sunshine and great golf weather, so take advantage of
it by giving yourself the freedom to see all of what the area has to
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There is no need to tie yourself to a single, expensive, private clubhouse. By taking advantage of the expertly maintained, &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/index.htm"&gt;gorgeous Phoenix public golf courses&lt;/a&gt;,
you will be saving money, and ensuring a new experience whenever you
want one. If you would rather hang out in an expensive clubhouse
instead of actually swinging your clubs, then consider paying the high
fees at a private course. Otherwise, make the smart call and go public,
and let yourself be thrilled with all the &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="http://www.legacygolfphoenix.com/tee-times.htm"&gt;Phoenix golf&lt;/a&gt; scene has to offer you.
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Best of all, the majority of &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/index.htm"&gt;golf courses in Arizona&lt;/a&gt; that you will visit in the winter time, will have no snowfall and as such will be totally open for play. There is very little rainfall in Arizona so a winter getaway will be a good bet to get as many gold days in as possible. The courses themselves are renowned as being some of the &lt;a class="txt-greenlink" href="/index.htm"&gt;best in the world&lt;/a&gt;. There is a wide variety of both public and private golf courses to choose from and as such golfers of all budgets will find what they are looking for.&lt;br /&gt;
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Why suffer through the winter months without getting in a round of your favorite sport? Plan a trip to experience winter golf in Arizona and you will see for yourself how wonderful of an experience it can be. Come home to your local course after a winter excursion and wow your friends who’ve gone the entire winter without swinging their clubs. While they try and knock the rust off of their game, you can earn bragging rights when you come out of the gates in full swing. &lt;a href="/index.htm" class="txt-greenlink"&gt;Legacy Golf Course&lt;/a&gt; offers all this and more.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;
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