AZ Overseed Schedule Sorted

[puttnforthe8]

An attempt to try and make it easier to find where to play golf in AZ!

[fore_life]

Hell yeah way to go Joe!

[falken19150]

Dude, that is an awesome post. Thanks

[Salazar]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you sir!

[Shipwreck]

I posted this on the Tucson page a while ago. This is from the AGA website.

 

https://www.azgolf.org/images/uploads/news/aga_news/2017/2017_overseed_schedule_9-14.pdf

[falken19150]

Man you two are killing it right now. Thank you.

[r2edline]

Hey guys - hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I'm travelling to Scottsdale for a golf trip Oct 30 - Nov 3 and looking to at least 2 rounds in, maybe 3.

 

Two of the courses I was looking at playing, Longbow and Verde River, are currently overseeding and reopening right before we arrive.

 

I'm just wondering what kind of conditions we can expect for courses recently re-opened after overseeding? Anything I need to know other than shaggy fairways and slower greens? Are the greens punched/aerated or just long?

 

Thanks in advance.

[fore_life]

Just long, no punches. Soft and slow, cart path only

[r2edline]

Just long, no punches. Soft and slow, cart path only

 

Thanks

 

Edit: any idea how long it takes the courses to return to normal condition after re-opening from overseeding?

[fore_life]

The longer the better, I wouldn’t mess with something that’s less than 3 weeks out unless someone reports otherwise

[DrSchteeve]

Hey guys - hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I'm travelling to Scottsdale for a golf trip Oct 30 - Nov 3 and looking to at least 2 rounds in, maybe 3.

 

Two of the courses I was looking at playing, Longbow and Verde River, are currently overseeding and reopening right before we arrive.

 

I'm just wondering what kind of conditions we can expect for courses recently re-opened after overseeding? Anything I need to know other than shaggy fairways and slower greens? Are the greens punched/aerated or just long?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The whole point of this thread is to help you avoid the situation you describe. Sure, you can play Longbow and Verde River, both good mid-to-high tier courses right after overseed, but why not look at Legend Trail, Camelback Ambiente, or Eagle Mountain, similar in quality and price to Longbow and Verde River, which will be a good 2-3 weeks or more after overseed? The fairways will be firmer, the greens will be close to normal in speed, and the courses may be off cart path only which will speed the rounds up whether you ride or walk.

[r2edline]

Hey guys - hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I'm travelling to Scottsdale for a golf trip Oct 30 - Nov 3 and looking to at least 2 rounds in, maybe 3.

 

Two of the courses I was looking at playing, Longbow and Verde River, are currently overseeding and reopening right before we arrive.

 

I'm just wondering what kind of conditions we can expect for courses recently re-opened after overseeding? Anything I need to know other than shaggy fairways and slower greens? Are the greens punched/aerated or just long?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The whole point of this thread is to help you avoid the situation you describe. Sure, you can play Longbow and Verde River, both good mid-to-high tier courses right after overseed, but why not look at Legend Trail, Camelback Ambiente, or Eagle Mountain, similar in quality and price to Longbow and Verde River, which will be a good 2-3 weeks or more after overseed? The fairways will be firmer, the greens will be close to normal in speed, and the courses may be off cart path only which will speed the rounds up whether you ride or walk.

 

I definitely want to play some of those courses, but at the same time I'm trying to keep cost down, which is why Longbow and Verde River were on my short list. With many less cheap courses to choose from that are >3-4 weeks removed from overseeding, it's proving challenging to find some good deals.

[DrSchteeve]

Hey guys - hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I'm travelling to Scottsdale for a golf trip Oct 30 - Nov 3 and looking to at least 2 rounds in, maybe 3.

 

Two of the courses I was looking at playing, Longbow and Verde River, are currently overseeding and reopening right before we arrive.

 

I'm just wondering what kind of conditions we can expect for courses recently re-opened after overseeding? Anything I need to know other than shaggy fairways and slower greens? Are the greens punched/aerated or just long?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The whole point of this thread is to help you avoid the situation you describe. Sure, you can play Longbow and Verde River, both good mid-to-high tier courses right after overseed, but why not look at Legend Trail, Camelback Ambiente, or Eagle Mountain, similar in quality and price to Longbow and Verde River, which will be a good 2-3 weeks or more after overseed? The fairways will be firmer, the greens will be close to normal in speed, and the courses may be off cart path only which will speed the rounds up whether you ride or walk.

 

I definitely want to play some of those courses, but at the same time I'm trying to keep cost down, which is why Longbow and Verde River were on my short list. With many less cheap courses to choose from that are >3-4 weeks removed from overseeding, it's proving challenging to find some good deals.

 

The 3 I mentioned should be similar in price and quality to Longbow and Verde River. There are others as well. Whirlwind Devil's Claw and Talking Stick South. Quintero is reportedly in great shape (it usually is, overseed or not) if you can make the drive, and usually in a mid-tier price bracket (because of the drive).

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

Hey guys - hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I'm travelling to Scottsdale for a golf trip Oct 30 - Nov 3 and looking to at least 2 rounds in, maybe 3.

 

Two of the courses I was looking at playing, Longbow and Verde River, are currently overseeding and reopening right before we arrive.

 

I'm just wondering what kind of conditions we can expect for courses recently re-opened after overseeding? Anything I need to know other than shaggy fairways and slower greens? Are the greens punched/aerated or just long?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The whole point of this thread is to help you avoid the situation you describe. Sure, you can play Longbow and Verde River, both good mid-to-high tier courses right after overseed, but why not look at Legend Trail, Camelback Ambiente, or Eagle Mountain, similar in quality and price to Longbow and Verde River, which will be a good 2-3 weeks or more after overseed? The fairways will be firmer, the greens will be close to normal in speed, and the courses may be off cart path only which will speed the rounds up whether you ride or walk.

 

I definitely want to play some of those courses, but at the same time I'm trying to keep cost down, which is why Longbow and Verde River were on my short list. With many less cheap courses to choose from that are >3-4 weeks removed from overseeding, it's proving challenging to find some good deals.

 

Just a heads up longbow is nothing special. Not in my top 30 in az. I played it once and am not in a huge rush to go back. Hopefully your not paying more than $70

[r2edline]

Just a heads up longbow is nothing special. Not in my top 30 in az. I played it once and am not in a huge rush to go back. Hopefully your not paying more than $70

 

Thanks - I've taken Longbow and Verde off the list, don't want to deal with poor conditions even if the course is nice. I love Verde, played it years back, just crappy timing this time around.

 

We're looking to play 2 rounds minimum, 1 cheap one and 1 nicer. Possibly add a 3rd if things go well the first two days.

 

I'm going to try and get out on Legend Trail with my Dad as it will be >1 month removed from overseed, and I've read several recommendations on here so thanks for that.

 

I'm looking for another cheap (less than $50), easy, warm-up round with the whole family to start off the trip. My sister only golfs once a year, both Dad and Mom are high cappers, and I haven't been playing much due to poor weather back home. I'm alright if the course isn't super memorable, but good conditions would be preferable.

 

Any thoughts if Painted Mountain might fit the bill? I haven't seen many recommendations for it but they re-opened Sept 29th from overseed so conditions might be better than some others.

 

We're staying in Scottsdale. Some other courses I had on the list based on price and early overseed schedule; Dove Valley Ranch, McCormick, Bear Creek, Scottsdale Silverado

 

Any others suggestions that might fit that category? Thanks guys

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

Just a heads up longbow is nothing special. Not in my top 30 in az. I played it once and am not in a huge rush to go back. Hopefully your not paying more than $70

 

Thanks - I've taken Longbow and Verde off the list, don't want to deal with poor conditions even if the course is nice. I love Verde, played it years back, just crappy timing this time around.

 

We're looking to play 2 rounds minimum, 1 cheap one and 1 nicer. Possibly add a 3rd if things go well the first two days.

 

I'm going to try and get out on Legend Trail with my Dad as it will be >1 month removed from overseed, and I've read several recommendations on here so thanks for that.

 

I'm looking for another cheap (less than $50), easy, warm-up round with the whole family to start off the trip. My sister only golfs once a year, both Dad and Mom are high cappers, and I haven't been playing much due to poor weather back home. I'm alright if the course isn't super memorable, but good conditions would be preferable.

 

Any thoughts if Painted Mountain might fit the bill? I haven't seen many recommendations for it but they re-opened Sept 29th from overseed so conditions might be better than some others.

 

We're staying in Scottsdale. Some other courses I had on the list based on price and early overseed schedule; Dove Valley Ranch, McCormick, Bear Creek, Scottsdale Silverado

 

Any others suggestions that might fit that category? Thanks guys

 

Mountain Shadows is a very fun par 3 course

[puttnforthe8]

Just a heads up longbow is nothing special. Not in my top 30 in az. I played it once and am not in a huge rush to go back. Hopefully your not paying more than $70

 

Thanks - I've taken Longbow and Verde off the list, don't want to deal with poor conditions even if the course is nice. I love Verde, played it years back, just crappy timing this time around.

 

We're looking to play 2 rounds minimum, 1 cheap one and 1 nicer. Possibly add a 3rd if things go well the first two days.

 

I'm going to try and get out on Legend Trail with my Dad as it will be >1 month removed from overseed, and I've read several recommendations on here so thanks for that.

 

I'm looking for another cheap (less than $50), easy, warm-up round with the whole family to start off the trip. My sister only golfs once a year, both Dad and Mom are high cappers, and I haven't been playing much due to poor weather back home. I'm alright if the course isn't super memorable, but good conditions would be preferable.

 

Any thoughts if Painted Mountain might fit the bill? I haven't seen many recommendations for it but they re-opened Sept 29th from overseed so conditions might be better than some others.

 

We're staying in Scottsdale. Some other courses I had on the list based on price and early overseed schedule; Dove Valley Ranch, McCormick, Bear Creek, Scottsdale Silverado

 

Any others suggestions that might fit that category? Thanks guys

 

Painted Mtn is not a bad warmup course....nothing fantastic or overly bad, so might fit into your plans. Same with Silverado. Would lean towards Painted personally.

 

Dove Valley is not a great course and somewhat gimmicky, but it is rounding into shape at the moment. Pass on those other on your list.

 

TPC Champions would be a decent option too.

[DrSchteeve]

Just a heads up longbow is nothing special. Not in my top 30 in az. I played it once and am not in a huge rush to go back. Hopefully your not paying more than $70

 

Thanks - I've taken Longbow and Verde off the list, don't want to deal with poor conditions even if the course is nice. I love Verde, played it years back, just crappy timing this time around.

 

We're looking to play 2 rounds minimum, 1 cheap one and 1 nicer. Possibly add a 3rd if things go well the first two days.

 

I'm going to try and get out on Legend Trail with my Dad as it will be >1 month removed from overseed, and I've read several recommendations on here so thanks for that.

 

I'm looking for another cheap (less than $50), easy, warm-up round with the whole family to start off the trip. My sister only golfs once a year, both Dad and Mom are high cappers, and I haven't been playing much due to poor weather back home. I'm alright if the course isn't super memorable, but good conditions would be preferable.

 

Any thoughts if Painted Mountain might fit the bill? I haven't seen many recommendations for it but they re-opened Sept 29th from overseed so conditions might be better than some others.

 

We're staying in Scottsdale. Some other courses I had on the list based on price and early overseed schedule; Dove Valley Ranch, McCormick, Bear Creek, Scottsdale Silverado

 

Any others suggestions that might fit that category? Thanks guys

 

Eagle Mountain. Pretty easy and very memorable, might be more expensive than you want, but it's worth it for visitors.

[r2edline]

Eagle Mountain. Pretty easy and very memorable, might be more expensive than you want, but it's worth it for visitors.

 

Price isn't too bad, maybe could try there for a 3rd round. But we'd only be playing it 18-20 days after re-opening from overseed. I haven't been able to find any recent course condition reports but I'm thinking that may be a bit short.

 

Thanks to everyone for their feedback!

[DrSchteeve]

Hey guys - hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I'm travelling to Scottsdale for a golf trip Oct 30 - Nov 3 and looking to at least 2 rounds in, maybe 3.

 

Two of the courses I was looking at playing, Longbow and Verde River, are currently overseeding and reopening right before we arrive.

 

I'm just wondering what kind of conditions we can expect for courses recently re-opened after overseeding? Anything I need to know other than shaggy fairways and slower greens? Are the greens punched/aerated or just long?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The whole point of this thread is to help you avoid the situation you describe. Sure, you can play Longbow and Verde River, both good mid-to-high tier courses right after overseed, but why not look at Legend Trail, Camelback Ambiente, or Eagle Mountain, similar in quality and price to Longbow and Verde River, which will be a good 2-3 weeks or more after overseed? The fairways will be firmer, the greens will be close to normal in speed, and the courses may be off cart path only which will speed the rounds up whether you ride or walk.

 

I definitely want to play some of those courses, but at the same time I'm trying to keep cost down, which is why Longbow and Verde River were on my short list. With many less cheap courses to choose from that are >3-4 weeks removed from overseeding, it's proving challenging to find some good deals.

 

Just a heads up longbow is nothing special. Not in my top 30 in az. I played it once and am not in a huge rush to go back. Hopefully your not paying more than $70

 

You like Las Sendas and you don't like Longbow?!? How can the universe not collapse with you and me in it?

[BUCKEYERBALL88]

Hey guys - hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I'm travelling to Scottsdale for a golf trip Oct 30 - Nov 3 and looking to at least 2 rounds in, maybe 3.

 

Two of the courses I was looking at playing, Longbow and Verde River, are currently overseeding and reopening right before we arrive.

 

I'm just wondering what kind of conditions we can expect for courses recently re-opened after overseeding? Anything I need to know other than shaggy fairways and slower greens? Are the greens punched/aerated or just long?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The whole point of this thread is to help you avoid the situation you describe. Sure, you can play Longbow and Verde River, both good mid-to-high tier courses right after overseed, but why not look at Legend Trail, Camelback Ambiente, or Eagle Mountain, similar in quality and price to Longbow and Verde River, which will be a good 2-3 weeks or more after overseed? The fairways will be firmer, the greens will be close to normal in speed, and the courses may be off cart path only which will speed the rounds up whether you ride or walk.

 

I definitely want to play some of those courses, but at the same time I'm trying to keep cost down, which is why Longbow and Verde River were on my short list. With many less cheap courses to choose from that are >3-4 weeks removed from overseeding, it's proving challenging to find some good deals.

 

Just a heads up longbow is nothing special. Not in my top 30 in az. I played it once and am not in a huge rush to go back. Hopefully your not paying more than $70

 

You like Las Sendas and you don't like Longbow?!? How can the universe not collapse with you and me in it?

 

I prefer LS over Longbow but neither would be in my top 20 in AZ.