Golf

Tucson golf has long flown under the radar. World stage events like last month’s Accenture Match Play Championship have propelled the region into the spotlight as a prime desert golf destination. Now, frequent visitors of Tucson can take advantage of an exceptional golf deal at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Golf Club.

Who wouldn’t want short game advice from Phil Mickelson? Mr. No. 3 has created a new video to let us amateurs in on his 100-yards-and-in secrets.

The First Tee has a long-standing reputation of instilling the pillars of the game (and of life) in junior golfers worldwide. A new program at Longbow Golf Club will soon help the organization extend its reach.

Often times, golfers vacationing in the Southwest see little of the region aside from what can be viewed from the golf course. While searching for an out-of-bounds shot can be an interesting (and thorough) way to get up close and personal with the desert, exploration via horseback is much more efficient and relaxing.