Arizona Foothills Magazine - Southwestern Gist, Midwestern Twist

Southwestern Gist, Midwestern Twist

AS THE FIRST NEW COURSE TO OPEN IN ARIZONA THIS YEAR, THE

LEHMAN DESIGN GROUP’S ENCANTERRA COUNTRY CLUB IN QUEEN

CREEK SERVES AS A REMINDER THAT YOU CAN TAKE A MAN OUT OF THE MIDWEST, BUT YOU CAN’T TAKE THE MIDWEST OUT OF THE MAN.

Story by Nichole Brophy

This past january, an exceptional classic-core-golf-style layout added its likeness to Arizona’s already above-par course selection. Looking at it now, you’d never guess that the 7,200 yards of side-by-side fairways set in the private community that is Encanterra, Italian meaning “Enchanted Earth,” were once acres of corn-farming fields. However, the layout of the development’s “enchanted earth” allowed for a transformation into a par-72 course that boasts expansive fairways and the ultimate player privilege—being able to locate your ball on a course where strategy is key.

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