For 79 years, the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa has been the state’s historic ‘Grand Dame,’ as well as one of the world’s best known resorts. The distinctive style of America’s master architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, has always set the legendary “Jewel of the Desert” apart – creating an incomparably storied setting for enjoying the luxurious facilities and pampering of a world-class resort.

Nestled on 39 flower-filled acres at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa has it all: 738 guest accommodations, eight swimming pools, seven tennis courts, an award-winning spa and fitness center, two 18-hole PGA golf courses, 18-hole putting course, and a variety of dining choices from award-winning American Lodge Cuisine in Wright’s at The Biltmore to casual poolside dining.

With summer now here, this is an ideal time to enjoy a getaway to the resort because of the special programs and packages being offered.

The best in golf travel since 1974, Golf Holidays will expertly plan your Arizona golf vacation. From budget-minded properties to premier resorts, we'll combine your accommodations with fabulous rounds of golf and a rental car to create a memorable golf experience. Book on-line or call our friendly golf travel specialists for a customized itinerary - you'll surely be impressed with our in-depth knowledge and exceptional service. Golf Holidays should be our first and only choice when looking for a dream golf vacation.

Don't wait for winter to wind down to experience the refreshing qualities of spring and summer.

360 Tour Group LLC still has space available for a last-minute vacation in late February ideal for the avid golfer. The package is specifically designed as a perfectly-timed winter retreat that not only provides the perfect escape to a warm climate, essential for stress reduction and relaxation but showcases some of the premier sights in the country. Experience the deserts of Phoenix, the depths of the Grand Canyon and the bright lights of Las Vegas all while receiving first-class service and accommodations courtesy of 360 Tour Group.

Sure Jay Ewing's a shrewd marketing guy to trademark the phrase "Ultimate Golf Learning Experience ®." Fancy way to sell expensive lessons, right? Before you dismiss the claim off hand, hear out Jay's dream for changing the way you learn golf, by making it a unique golf experience, maybe even an ultimate golf experience.

You've had golf lessons. Probably with a handful of others, maybe even a series of those group meetings. Absolutely nothing wrong with the process, as far as it goes. Maybe you've even had a series of individual lessons, one-on-one instruction. But did you ever actually play golf with the long-time touring or teaching pro that instructed you? Did you do it on a spectacular course, with luxurious accommodations that already put you in a mood to learn? The answer is likely no.

Whirlwind Golf Club and The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa recently agreed to terms on a new ten year contract with The Bird Golf Academy, the on-site golf instructional team offering a wide array of services including personalized coaching, the finest PGA and LPGA professionals, comprehensive packaging and unparalleled customer attention.

The long term contract, signed on June 23, solidifies the beneficial partnership forged between Whirlwind Golf Club, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, The Bird Golf Academy and the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority over the past year. The new contract provides the foundation for the Bird Golf Academy to officially name Whirlwind Golf Club as their flagship location and offers the stability to develop long-term programming.

Currently boasting 16 satellite locations throughout the United States, The Bird Golf Academy has made Whirlwind Golf Club its home since August of 2006. Bird Golf's offices are presently located in an off-site facility but plans are in the works to move them to Whirlwind Golf Club in the near future.

In honor of two prestigious golf awards recently given to JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa , the property invites guests to book an Unlimited Golf Package and enjoy the ultimate Tucson golf experience.

A readers' poll in the June issue of Condé Nast Traveler named Starr Pass one of the Top 100 Golf Resorts of 2007, noting the award-winning course's outstanding design and the staff's excellent service. Meanwhile, the August issue of Corporate & Incentive Travel will announce a 2007 Greens of Distinction award. This honor, also bestowed by readers of the magazine, gives Starr Pass high marks for its meeting facilities, overall hospitality, golf staff, course condition and design, and tournament arrangements.

Believe it or not, you can play a decent golf course for less than $100 on a Phoenix, Arizona golf vacation, and you don't have to bake in the midday August sun to do it.

Vistal Golf Club is the 2001 reincarnation of Thunderbirds Golf Club, a 1950s-era course that had become known a mediocre public course on a fantastic piece of property. With the donated design services of the PGA Tour, along with consultation by tour players Tom Lehman and Billy Mayfair, it is now one of the best courses you can play on a Phoenix, Arizona golf vacation for less than $100. In fact, the highest green fee all year is only $79.

Unlike some other area courses, whose desert terrain is beautiful but often monotonous, the imposing presence of South Mountain and the numerous ponds and creeks lend intrigue to the game at Vistal. Plus, holes one and 10 look out over the Phoenix skyline and Chase Field, home of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks.