September 7-9, 2023 for fun in the Phoenix desert.

Our good friend Tel (AKA @Limey ) has an irrevocable, iron-clad, no take-backsies, pass to attend in 2023. Lets make it a good one!

As most know, there are usually people arriving early to play a few pre-rounds. So it you want to come the day after Labor Day, its likely some will be playing as early as Tuesday.

The 'Official' rounds are the morning rounds Thursday through Saturday. Money Round on Thursday, Kirshner-Baird Memorial Cup Competition Friday, and the GolfBuzz Desert Storm Championship on Saturday.
Afternoon rounds are optional, and games (skins, etc.) are made up as people see fit.

Thursday September 7th - Talking Stick - $115 for 18 holes, $194 for 36 holes
The Money Round = Piipaash, 7:27AM
Fun Round = O'Odham, 12:51PM

Money Round: Two-person Best Ball, 75% handicap

Fun Round: Hobbit, Jamez, Weirfan, FauxAmish, Baaab, Rangerx, Ali, JohnR, LeftofLeft, Kirk, Troy, Moeman, JackZ, customgolfcenter

Friday September 8th - Wildfire - $149 for morning round, $100 for a replay.
Kirshner/Baird/Adams Memorial Cup a nod to the ones we've lost: Ken Kirshner, Kevin Baird, and most recently Brandon Adams.
Memorial Cup = Palmer course 8:30AM
Fun Round = Faldo 2:35PM

Memorial Cup: Ryder Cup style - front 9 is two-person best ball (75% handicap) match play for a point. Back 9 is singles match play (full handicap) for a point each.

Fun Round: Hobbit, Jamez, Weirfan, FauxAmish, Rangerx, Ali, JohnR, LeftofLeft, Kirk, Troy, JackZ, customgolfcenter, Kenny

Saturday September 9th - Grayhawk Golf Club, $170 for 18 holes, $250 for 36 holes. Plus tax.
Desert Storm Championship = Raptor 6:57AM
Replay = Talon 1:06PM

Championship: Two-person Best Ball 75% handicap. Random draw except for defending champions - in this case Weirfan and John R.

Fun Round: Hobbit, Jamez, Weirfan, Rangerx, Ali, JohnR, LeftofLeft, Kirk, Troy, Moeman, JackZ, customgolfcenter, Kenny

Roster thus far:
Hobbit 13.3
CallMeAl 12
Sandy 31
Limey 17.7
Weirfan 6.8
Jamez 16.3
FauxAmish 14.8
Baaab 9.9
Jimengaz1 3.7
RangerX 10.5
Ali 5.7
Mark H 4.2
John R 10.6
Kirk 14.6
Troy 9.8
Moeman 15.1
JackZ 12
Vinman 8.1
CustomGolfCenter 16
Kenny 10

    It’s already on the calendar, who knows I may even be back in AZ by then 🤔😊

    jrock stickied the discussion .

    Limey I’m just glad you kicked off your heels in time

        Limey

        Giphy - This Means War Comedy GIF by Easter Sunday

        Ahh, Sadie's boots
        She sure could hold her breath 😉
        Sadie was great....That's her in my Avatar pic

        Some great times we had in Sedona

            a month later
            17 days later

            Well what else to do on a dreary cold Saturday afternoon before a Christmas. I know ……… book my flights to Phoenix. Arrive Saturday 1730 local Sep 2 out again 1930 Sunday Sep 10.

            a month later
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            Moeman

            Hey Big guy would be great to see you again, been way too many years

            Hope all is well

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              Moeman

              I remember these guys...Team PINK! Thinking about trying to put a trip together...no golf in a year.....stay tuned!

              Oh my! Team Pink!
              Sadly, I do not believe I have that shirt anymore.

              Would be great to see you again!

                Time to solicit course preferences! Thanks in advance.

                I'm going to try and get Sterling Grove, as it is planned to go private soon.
                Anything else is up for suggestion - below are the past few years to give people an idea of what we've played recently.

                2022

                • Verrado - Victory, Founders
                • Golf Club of Estrella
                • We Ko Pa - Cholla, Saguaro

                2021

                • TPC Scottsdale
                • Quintero
                • Grayhawk
                • Raven South Mountain

                2020

                • Troon North
                • Golf Club of Estrella
                • We Ko Pa

                Two notations to make
                Quintero has not been kind on pricing or to having outings and is not on my list of places to book right now. Change my mind 🤬
                TPC Scottsdale - prices seemed to go through the roof last year. If they are the same, we will avoid that as well. 🤑

                  hobbit

                  Hard to beat Estella and Verrado for value and the quality.
                  We Ko Pa is so incredible it's hard to resist.

                  A return to Southern Dunes would be nice.

                  I know we like to find venues with 36 holes or 2 courses nearby so maybe Troon and Boulders ? Wildfire

                    a month later

                    hobbit All of those look good to me. If TPC and Quintero have priced themselves out then that’s fine.
                    Enjoyed Verado and they’ve added a course since I came last.

                    Is Desert Ridge any good? I looked at it for accommodation with on site golf but I think it’s going to be outside the price bracket.

                      7 days later

                      hobbit

                      Sterling Grove would be a good choice if available. Played it last year before I left for Utah.

                      Gold Canyon/Dinosaur Mountain and Sidewinder

                      Southern Dunes

                      Whirlwind Cats Tail and Devils Claw

                      Can’t go wrong with both Verrado Courses either.

                      Screw those jabronies at Quintero especially if they want crazy money like the last time we played, not to mention Rick had to pay up front for everyone. 🤬

                        I would love to play Southern Dunes again. The last time I played it there was this crazy Kentucky boy in my foursome. Could be a dedicated round to our late comrade Brandon for this Buzzer.

                        First course being locked down - Thursday at Talking Stick.
                        $115 for the first round, $194 for 36 holes.

                        8 days later

                        Southern Dunes

                        Whirlwind Cats Tail and Devils Claw

                        Desert Inn - Faldo Course

                        Longbow

                        Las Sendas

                        7 days later

                        Remind me, how hot does it get in Phoenix during these dates?