I just had a lesson this past weekend with Joel from John Jacobs Golf Academy at Orange Tree…read moreResort. I am new to golf and was very impressed with Joel and the lesson. It's a bit intimidating to be a senior lady who is starting out but Joel made me very comfortable and he really seemed to have the ability to assess my swing and then give me simple recommendations to correct issues. He was very clear, patient and very professional. I am looking forward to signing up for additional lessons in the future. I liked that they take the students out to a more private area where you can feel less intimidated. I would highly recommend. My husband who is a long-time golfer observed a portion of the lesson and he was very impressed as well and will also be taking lessons from Joel in the future.

I have attended several golf schools, but this is unquestionably the best. Matt and Mike were our…read moreinstructors at their Orange Tree Resort location in Scottsdale. My son and I attended their four day school and it was beyond any of our expectations. I have played golf for the past 15+ years and my son played a bit when he was younger, but he has not picked up a club for at least ten years. They have a max 4:1 student:instructor ratio, which gives the pros plenty of time to give each student the attention they need. My son just wanted to be able to play with friends and clients and not shank it off the tee. In four days, he only had one errant tee shot and, by the end of class, he was hitting 220+ off the tee, and straight! Both of our short games improved dramatically over the four day school. My goals were to get another 10-15 yards off the tee and to improve my short game, both of which I accomplished, and more. The pace is perfect, with four hours of instruction each morning and then a tee time to play every afternoon. The instructors took a sincere interest in each one of us in our group and the entire experience was well beyond both of our expectations. Also, when I went to sign up, I had a lot of questions and spoke with Scott on the phone. He spent a lot of time with me and left nothing unanswered. If you are looking for a fun and productive golf school, this is the one for you. Also, if you are going with friends or family members who are at different levels, from never hitting to single digit, you will all benefit and have a great time!!

My boyfriend bought me lessons and I wasn't that interested at first. I had never golfed before. He…read moregoes golfing weekly. But, John made it really fun and interesting! He was very patient with me knowing I knew nothing about golf. He spoke to me in a manner I could understand. A "know your audience" type thing, which takes a lot of skill and experience. Now my boyfriend and I have an activity we can do together.

To put things so simply, the lesson I received from Mr. Stahlschmidt was highly informative and…read morebeneficial in aiding in my golf skills. He has mastered the craft, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking out golf instruction.

Fabulous and well maintained golf course. For sure you can score well on most holes but it does…read morehave its challenges but enjoyable. We loved the course.

Complete professionalism. From the very friendly tee time booker, to the very friendly and helpful…read morepro shop, bag and cart staff, to the very friendly drink cart attendant (yes there is a a pattern here), it was an enjoyable day of interacting with the staff. We've all been to courses where the guest seems a bother to the staff. Not here. They all went beyond, offering to help and offering detailed information to every question. The course was in excellent shape. Greens ran true. Fairways well cared for. It was everything I could ask for in a day of golf.

I was gifted a couple clubs from a family member and decided to put them to use but my knowledge of…read moregolf was limited to Top Golf until I started taking lessons with Jim. Full disclosure - I had swung a golf club maybe 2 times in my life before taking lessons. I am SO glad that I took lessons with Jim. He is very knowledgeable about the sport, but takes time to really understand you and works with you in the best method it takes for you to learn. You constantly see him writing notes and taking videos of your lessons (he also shares the videos with you after - self reflection and analysis is important!) and his feedback always makes me improve and feel better about my golf game. He truly caters the lesson to your needs and your abilities. He took time to really explain everything to me and answer all my (probably silly) questions and never made me feel dumb about not knowing golf terms or rules. He is very active and involved during the lesson which I appreciate so much. Definitely recommend Jim and taking lessons with him!!

Jim is a phenomenal golf coach. I had tried to learn previously with two other coaches and 20+…read morelessons, improving but never feeling like I was comfortably swinging the club. Jim simplifies the approach and spends time on basics while leaving other fixes for later down the road. This removes the stress of trying to fix 10 things at once and gives you one swing thought to think about at a time. Jim also spends time on HOW to practice which is something my previous coaches didn't get into as much. Lessons always feel like you are making useful progress and never like you're just at the range with someone watching. changes things up each time, integrating some chipping practice, putting, etc. as you go so things never feel stale.

We used to play here, back when it had 27 holes, aka 3 nines. One of the nines were up on top of…read morethe hill with awesome views. Now Phoenician only has 18 holes, lost 9 holes to vacation homes being build around the course. The course is still beautiful and back 9 has some good views with beautiful landscape surrounding the course. As for the course, it is in excellent condition with minor brown patches due to the summer heat. Most holes are target golf so Make sure you know where to aim. It is challenging due to undulating fairways and greens where our group truly enjoy the round. Will definitely return when I find good deals on teeoff.com again. Nice golf carts with TuneIn stations. Cooler with ice to chill your canteens. Chill bottled water provided in most comfort stations Friendly OSP and staffs. Bathroom on course: A+

This Resort has everything you want and need right at your fingertips. From the moment I arrived…read morethe staff managed to go above and beyond to exceed my expectations. We enjoyed a lovely dinner unfortunately we weren't close to the restaurant but when we called the front desk we where told the bell boy come to our door with door to door golfcart service . J&G offered an incredible dining experience. I felt like I was at home here and I can't recommend this Luxury resort enough. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that all our needs were met. If you're looking for luxury accommodations at your fingertips this place is an absolute must-try!

DK is the man. Started lessons with DK about 11 months ago. When we started he cautioned me that…read moreas we reworked my swing and my game I would be frustrated for a while until it all came together. He was right, frustrated was an understatement... But then the pieces started to fall in place. Distance, control, game strategy, consistency all started to improve. Gradually at first and then significantly now. Typically a high 90s low 100s in the past, I'm now consistently low 90s upper 80s. My handicap has dropped 5 strokes. I've added 20 yards plus to all my irons. Better control and distance off the tee. I'm really enjoying the game. Only criticism would be that the video technology isn't quite what you see on line and no forward projection of shot performance. Time to renew my lesson package, and I'll be sure to sign up with DK and GolfTec again.

Derek has improved my game immensely, after starting with he and GolfTEC nearly two years ago. The…read morecombination of indoor and outdoor lessons is huge. I've taken lessons and purchased clubs and recommended Derek and Golftec to the people I golf with here in Arizona. GolfTEC keep costs reasonable and even gives you a great website to go back and watch and listen to prior lessons. Trying to think how GolfTEC could improve and I'm drawling a blank .. Git Sum GolfTEC !!!!

I joined Diva Golf because I love the game and know very little women in my small circle of friends…read morewho care to play. I'm very glad I joined because the camaraderie, the support and encouragement you recieve by playing with other Divas is liberating and inspirational. Everyone is at different levels ranging from brand spanking new players, to experienced players of over 20 years! You only pay as you play, so if you're busy for one of the events, you can meet at the next one. I met women from all over and shared many life stories and have made friends I intend on keeping for years to come. The 9 and wine events are a blast, as wine makes everything fun. :) Come in on the fun and join Diva Golf!

From the owner: Diva Golf offers a new twist on an old game! This group is for women of all skill levels who just…read morewant to play the game, network and build friendships both on and off the course. Our members are all ages, all sizes and enjoy the non-threatening atmosphere that Diva Golf offers. We don't worry about anyone's handicap, type of equipment or clothing! So many women want to play golf but hesitate due to fear of not knowing what to do or how to act. This group offers a full season of weekly events that we call "Nine & Wine." Each week we play a different course beginning in the later afternoons. All sessions include a short lesson prior to starting play, 9 holes, cart and beverage back in the clubhouse when we're finished. Memberships are sold on a yearly basis and there is no requirement to attend any particular sessions. We want to be a flexible league-pay and play as little or a much as you like. The goal is to have fun, improve your game and meet new people.

We were visiting from husband's brother and his wife in Scottsdale for a week. They live in the…read moreracket club community which has ties to this beautiful golf course in Scottsdale. They have discounted tee times on Mondays if you're a part of the racket club community. Luckily my brother in law and I got a tee time with group and an amazing time. They don't have a driving range. They have a hitting net. You can hit your own balls there. They have a nice putting green. The course is surrounded by some houses. I wouldn't say they come in play on most of the holes. A couple of holes for sure if you're a long hitter. Layout is gorgeous. I would rate it a medium difficulty level course for 15 handicap like me. Not too many trouble areas for my swing. Fairways and greens were maintained very well. I got my own clubs from DC. They do have rentals as well. I am definitely looking forward to coming back here next year and hopefully play two rounds here.

Reasonable rates and professional staff who even though they didn't have availability, did offer us…read moreto practice on the short game area. They even allowed us to borrow a couple of sand wedges. The course was very well maintained.

Fun and challenging. Bring a desert recovery club. Beautiful because it's not just backdrop of…read moremountains or boulders, they are there!

Stopped by to hit some balls at the range. Loved the view! There were even a few people hiking…read morearound. Can't wait to play a full round at this course!

I wish I took photos of my food tonight! We so Happened to…read morechoose this place to Meet with friends and I'm glad we did. I didn't know on Friday's right now they have prime rib specials and it was so good! You get a side, salad and the prime rib! Ryan or Bryan?? The bartenders were so kind and the blackberry bourbon drink was super good!

Server was super friendly and let us know upfront that the recent golf tournament had wiped them…read moreout but they had good back ups for missing items. I had the nachos - crispy fresh chips with just the right amount of toppings. The boneless wings were a little dry but good. The golf holes made for good people watching. Looks like people like to bring kids and dates. Typical bar with booths and tables but we had a good time.