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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Go to Papago


The recently renovated Papago Golf Course (5th hole, above) in Phoenix reopened a couple months ago and has never looked better according to (Travelin') Joe Passov over at golf.com.

The tired turf has been replaced, 30 bunkers have been added, the green sizes and contours have been restored, and the trees that obscured the views of Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak have been removed. With the addition of 300 yards to the tips, Papago now clocks in at an impressive 7,333 yards.

While it may never host a U.S. Open or Presidents Cup, there's already talk about other events. But all of that isn't really relevant, because Papago wasn't rescued for the pros, but for the people. The top rate here is $109 for visitors ($84 walking on weekdays and just $44 for locals). That's not a deal — it's a steal.

Here are a couple pictures of the 9th hole:


The 11th:

And 18:
All photos: Tony Roberts/Communication Links

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