Desert Storm 2023 - Sep 7-9
Even though Al will be there, I guess I'm in!
Is it September yet?
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. 
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Greyhawk, Las Sendas, Gold Canyon, Southern Dunes, Troon North.
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.
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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.
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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.
Southern Dunes
Whirlwind Cats Tail and Devils Claw
Desert Inn - Faldo Course
Longbow
Las Sendas
Remind me, how hot does it get in Phoenix during these dates?
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Usually around 104-108
Hi all!
It looks like Sterling Grove may not be a good fit - the morning times are reserved for Members and there is no way to start before 9:30.
Still working on Southern Dunes for Friday.
Hi all
We’ll have 6 this year. Ali, Rangerx, Mark, John, Kirk, and Troy (newbie).
Staying in Chandler this year so prefer to play courses closer to that end of town, but will defer to you all. Talking stick on Thursday is great.
See you all soon
Ali G
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agheytan_ali
Hope to play a round with you this year Ali. 
Southern Dunes didn't work out scheduling wise.
I pivoted to Wildfire. We haven't played it in a few years, so it works.
One more to go - if you have a favorite shoot!
Always up for Las Sendas.
Still trying to make it there. Fam damily reunion is same weekend...I have not struck a golf ball since February 2022....golf shoes are AWOL....hancp is unknown....beer knowledge is up.....bourbon knowledge is gaining on the outside.!
Plan that is percolating is roadtrip from SC to houston..stay with son a couple days....houston to phx...golf with youens... and have several options to wander home....road trip in :
Can we get 4 peeps from this photo?
How does Lodging work now? Most, if not ALL of you, stay in a house I think. Do some, a few or all of you use the hotels?
Looks like I am going to be there most certainly. I was just looking for the area of town I need to look into for a place to hang the hat for a few days. Wanna be close to the gang and close to courses. Probably get there on Tuesday and leave Sunday or Monday.
Unless something stupid happens. I plan on being there Tuesday till monday..DO I need to tell the Hobbit..or whomever....I have not played any course out there in ages...pick some...I have never played the We-Ko-pa ones...I know they have been in heavy rotation in your games...maybe I play an unofficial DS round there.
Next up is finding lodging...iis a big city...I have played 3 rounds in the last month.....zero in thr 16 months prior...
ALL - Some of the course options have fallen through. Other events, cannot get us out early enough, etc.
In order to not repeat from last year I'm looking at Grayhawk for Saturday. Any other options to consider before I do?
Southern Dunes had another event
Sterling Grove couldn't get us out until 10am, as the morning times are for members
Camelback was similar - Ambiente is a member course and Padre was the only morning option
Troon North and Las Sendas are pricing themselves awfully high
Kierland didn't return my email/call
