Golf enthusiasts, celebrate your love of the game by letting it inspire your next vacay! We've made vacation scheduling easy-peasy, with the perfect plan to visit Phoenix, Arizona, the golf hotspot of the Southwest. Up-and-coming golf streaming network Golf Nation featured Phoenix in the first episode of its “Three Courses” series of lifestyle golf destinations. We took a cue from the show's itinerary followed by golf influencers Gabi Powel and Hannah Leiner as they savor golf, dinner and drinks from their homebase of Legacy Golf Resort. Get ready to tee off on your dream Phoenix, Arizona golf itinerary: GOLF: The Legacy Golf Club at Legacy Golf Resort If you're looking for unmatched views of the Arizona skyline along with meticulous fairways, you've found the right course. The 6,908-yard, 18-hole championship golf course at the base of South Mountain, was famously designed by architect Gary Panks. You'll love the gentle landscape and lush greens as an oasis with a stunning desert mountain backdrop. The friendly par 71 course is a refreshing choice for your best round of golf. Get your practice on at the Golf Performance Center with a spacious driving range and a Short Game Complex featuring four levels of putting greens. At the Practice Bunker, refine your game at the chipping and putting greens. Hydration is key when golfing in Arizona, and the beverage cart and bar and grill have you covered. Stay cool with a frosty drink and take your foursome for a meal of wings, Cobb salad or fish tacos. Outfitted with a fully stocked pro shop, Legacy Golf Club also welcomes event-planners to the exquisite resort wedding and banquet facilities. Insider Tip: Aerification of the greens typically occurs in July while overseeding begins mid-October. Contact the pro shop for details about closures before planning. EAT: The Larder + The Delta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelarderphx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelarderandthedelta Golfing eighteen holes works up an appetite! Hit the downtown Phoenix area and step into one of the top trend-setting restaurants on the urban dining scene. Acclaimed Chef Stephen Jones, who has earned respect in the culinary world through years of high-profile positions as well as televised cooking competitions against the likes of celebrity chef Bobby Flay, owns and operates The Larder + The Delta. Jones creates an ever-changing seasonal menu of re-invented Southern American food, including vegetarian and vegan options. The light, yet satisfying, stream-lined menu choices are deliberate, celebrating local Arizona ingredients with a spotlight on vegetables. A main dish is Hoppin' John, a version of the one-pot Southern favorite with Carolina gold rice, Sea Island field peas and a blend of savory herbs. For heartier fare, sink your teeth into blackened Mississippi catfish or flat iron steak. You'll love the inviting atmosphere with warm service, and come back for more. Insider Tip: Travel + Leisure named The Larder + The Delta as the “Best Farm-to-Table” Restaurant in Arizona for 2016. DRINK: Pigtails Downtown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pigtailsdowntown/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pigtailsdowntown/ Vacay calls for a nightcap, and here's the perfect stylish spot. Through a nondescript door, enter the inner sanctum and step into Pigtails Downtown, a mysterious speakeasy steeped in atmosphere. Don't let the intrigue fool you, this alluring nightspot offers enchanting elements from the statement wall of plants to the innovative cocktails. Talented mixologists serve up a bevy of tongue-in-cheek libations including Key Lime High, Rum-eo and Juliet and Apple-y Ever After, using exotic ingredients like guava, honey bitters and wine foam. Get your Instagram ready for the photo-worthy flair of flaming drinks and smoke infused cocktails. The accompanying small bite menu features faves like oyster shooters and a charcuterie board. Your cool factor went up by just reading about it! STAY: Legacy Golf Resort You won't have to look far for the perfect place to stay - your suite at Legacy Golf Resort is steps away from the 18th hole of your golf game. Nestled at the base of the awe-inspiring South Mountain, the resort is a stunning gem of style, home comforts and, of course, golf! Pioneer land developer D.B. Heard, who had acquired sizable land in Phoenix's early days, eventually sold all but the most desirable 280 acres, which has been kept as a legacy where the resort stands. Decorated with palm trees, the grounds include 328 luxury Spanish mission-style guest houses in studio, one- or two-bedroom suites. Prepare appetizers or a family meal in your kitchen and enjoy time together in separate dining and living areas. The easy living includes a washer/dryer, complimentary WiFi and an ensuite whirlpool tub. Furnished balconies or patios overlook the peaceful courtyard or manicured golf course. Golf isn't the only thing happening at the resort - you'll find different amenities around every corner. Soak in the Arizona sun poolside with your choice of two hot tubs, swimming pool, poolside cabana bar or kids' wading pool. Sporty types will grab a basketball game or tennis match at the resort courts. Visit the kids activities program, playground or picnic/barbecue area. Situated near the action of the vibrant Phoenix area, guests love family time exploring the Arizona Science Center, the Desert Botanical Park or the Phoenix Zoo, or taking in a game at a nearby stadium. But nothing beats 18 holes just steps away from your resort-style desert suite! Insider Tip: Legacy Golf Resort holds tales of prominent guests such as President Teddy Roosevelt and Pancho Villa. The bunkhouse along the first tee of the golf course was preserved in honor of this history. BOOK NOW With our ready-made golf getaway itinerary, your visit to Phoenix, Arizona to golf, eat, drink and stay is a guaranteed hole-in-one! For even more golf-inspired travel ideas check out the full episode on Golf Nation.If you're looking for more incredible golf getaways like Phoenix, discover even more of the Best Golf Trip Destinations that offer stunning courses, comfortable stays and unforgettable experiences.
