Raptor Course is an exceptional desert golf experience that delivers beauty and challenge, rom the…read moreopening tee shot to the final green. Every hole is framed by stunning mountain backdrops and classic desert scenery, with picturesque views stretching from tee box to green. The attention to detail across the course is truly elite. Each hole is meticulously maintained and thoughtfully managed, with outstanding fairways and smooth, true greens that reflect a commitment to top-tier conditioning. The layout is a perfect balance; challenging enough to keep skilled golfers engaged, yet approachable and enjoyable for players of all levels. One of the most impressive aspects of the Raptor Course is its flow and spacing. Even with a full tee sheet, the course never felt crowded. There's a sense of privacy and calm that allows you to fully take in the surroundings and focus on the golf, as if you have the course entirely to yourself. A must-play for anyone golfing in the Scottsdale area.

Grayhawk has been one of the valleys Crown Jewels since its creation. From a junior to an adult…read moreI've loved playing here for decades. Wish you guys still had the cool talon or arrowhead divot repair tools like you used to. If any of the Grayhawk staff read this please get some higher quality hats. Like a branded bill or melin brand. Your hats have always been disappointing quality. Can't wait for the crazy 8 special next month!

Another cool morning for a walk about. The pickle ball players were enjoying the nice weather too…read more This is a wonderful park kept in nice shape. Use the park to walk the short trails, play a little pickle ball or basketball, and walk your dog. They have their own parking lot.

Beautiful, clean park with walking trails, exercise facilities, outdoor restrooms, picnic area and…read moremore. Plenty of parking (dirt lot) and no entrance fees.

I tip my hat to the runners who showed up for the 2008 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon…read more Not only are they good runners, but evidently they are good drivers as well. When 30,000 people converge on a four block radius and all you get is a 4 car pileup near the freeway exit... then I call that a success! I know they say to get there early, but I think my plan of getting there late really worked. I got to ride the shuttle with only 2 other passengers, and I walked right into the porta potty, since all of the corrals had already pushed toward the starting line. Of course, there is a downside to arriving late. The only bananas that were left were quite green, and the peel was resisting my efforts, and winning. It was a little chilly, but I had the foresight to bring an oversized garbage bag (unused) to wear. From what I could tell, I was the only member of 'Team Hefty'. 13.1 miles of rubber hitting asphalt goodness. To the douchebag who hawked more than one huge loogie on the course... dude, while I'm impressed at your expectorant's effectiveness, next time, move a few feet to the edge and spew off the course. The best part about this marathon was the amount of support. I counted about 13 high school cheer or spirit teams whooping it up for us. Is it just me, or are high school girls more alluring than they were, say 20 or so years ago? Makes me wish I was back in high school. No, not as the creepy janitor guy who just happens to show up in the ladies room with a mop & bucket after you close the stall door, but as the questionably straight cheer mascot. Around mile 8, a fetching young lady approached me to say that she had been using me to keep pace with. That was quite a motivator, and I pushed myself even harder, until I remembered the scene in True Grit where John Wayne pushes his horse too hard, and it crashes to the ground in a glorious cloud of dust. I finished and passed a food table as I made my way to the exit. I grabbed two Dole Fruit & Yogurt cups. It wasnt until I opened it, that I realized that its gelatinous form would be hard to eat without a spoon... so I went for the toothpaste method. I'm sure it was all over my face. I got a cool colored medal. Cant wait to wear it to work tomorrow, shouting out: "Jeffey say - Go For Gold!" For those who don't know, this is the event that Yelp-mate Ivonne B was training me for. Some might call me a hero, for finishing 13.1, but I'm no hero. No, that title is reserved for my friend Phil and his wife Lissa... or Yelp's own Jenn X, who ran the full 26.2. They are the true heros of the marathon world. I'm just a squirrel trying to bust a nut. In the days preceeding the event, a handful of people said that this was going to be the greatest memorable occassion ever. Maybe I just dont get it, or maybe I'm just bitter. But as Homer would say... [sickly sweet] Oh, look at me! I feel so special being a part of this transcendental event! I'm the Magical Man from Happy-Land, in a gumdrop house on Lollipop Lane! [leaves the room, slamming the door] [pokes his head back in] Oh, by the way, I was being sarcastic. [closes the door]

I returned for my second year to RNR AZ. This year, I opted to do the remix challenge with the 5K…read moreon Saturday and the half on Sunday. The expo was large again, and in the Phoenix convention center, right off the light rail. I opted to stay in Tempe because the 5K and Half Marathon start and finish lines were all there and my only trip to Phoenix would be for the expo. The 5K starts adjacent to Tempe Beach park and ends in Tempe Beach park. We walked there, but there was ample parking for those who drove. The course is quick and scenic and has the same finish as the half marathon, giving us a preview of the next day. Even with the short distance, participants get a tech tee, medal, one water stop and one band on course and refreshments and a finish concert. The half course was fairly similar to last year (a few tweaks due to construction, I think?) The half and 10K start together on the ASU campus (while the full marathon starts in Phoenix). Plenty of parking for those who drive, but beware of road closures. We caught an uber over and it was difficult to get there. PF Changs is no longer a sponsor as of 2016, so no horses at the start, or dragon running on the course :( The course wanders through Tempe into Scottsdale, and ending at Tempe Beach park. I had a bit of a rough race (recovering from an injury), but still had a positive experience. Bands on a pretty regular basis, well staffed hydration stops. The one frustrating thing is that on some sections of the course, we had the inner lanes of the road with traffic on the outermost lane on both sides. I understand this averts full road closures, but the problem is if you need to pull over and stretch, you need to watch for traffic. Huge finish area at Tempe Beach Park. The medals from 2015-2018 will connect to make a super medal, so I guess I'm in for the whole shebang now!

This is a good place to do some flat easy trail running and mountain biking. There's plenty of…read moreparking in front of the entrance to the trail head. It's all gravel and does get dusty. This trail is never that busy. I do see a handful of walkers and cyclist on the trail. There are underpasses that are great to avoid crossing the busy roads. Just be careful after it rains because the trail and underpass gets really muddy. There's no bathrooms thus the 4 star rating. I would not run or bike by myself here.

Very lovely complex for sporting events. Easy access from freeway. Plenty of parking, many fields…read moreand both Porta potty's and regular bathrooms with running water. My only concern was the overflowing trash cans, and seemingly no workers to refill needed toilet paper and empty cans.

This place is big and nice for big parties or if you want to try mini golf. Great bar area and big…read morescreens. Cocktails are great and with a reasonable prices. I did order the jalapeño poppers and were absolutely delicious, also I did the lemon pepper wings and they were a little over salty. Outside of that I had a good time.

Oh my gosh! This place was awesome! I had no idea what to expect. When you walk in you just see a…read morebunch of putting greens... You can start off on the practice putting green, and then there are 18 putting greens to play on. Each green is a two putt par. Apparently, you can compete with others who play there for prizes. You get a score for par as well as a much larger score for a single putt. My friend and I just scored our exact putts... but no matter which way you play it you'll have a blast! To top it off, they have a bar and food. Sean, the bartender, was absolutely outstanding. He recommended one of his cocktails, the blueberry lemon drop, and it did not disappoint! Reading it I had no desire to try it, and he convinced me how good it was... I ended up having two! Additionally, we got the nachos. I cannot recommend these enough. I am a real nacho snob and these had the best chips and a lot of great toppings. I will definitely go back and get those again.

Amazing horse competition at Westworld with the beautiful Arabian horses and their very skillful…read moreriders. So much excitement for the entire family as you cheer on your favorites. Local participants as well as many from around the country. And the different costumes for each event that the riders wear are stunning!!! The event also has many many vendors selling everything from clothing, jewelry, horse related gear and so much more, food booths and food trucks. Not to mention that the event itself has many interactive experiences, especially for kids, including tours. Free parking at Westworld, which is a definite bonus!!

We enjoyed the show. There's different categories Championship night including: Western Pleasure,…read moreEnglish Pleasure, Native Costume, Jumpers, Egg & Spoon Race, and Liberty/Freestyle. The expo before the show is huge, it would take you all day to see. The event goes on for 10 days. We chose to come Championship night but really you can buy tickets for any day. There's a lot to do, and a lot of food. From barbecue, to Mexican, to chocolate, and ice cream. There are also bars, they have beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Worth a look. It's at West World, so lots of parking and walking - bring your cowboy boots and go on a barn tour, eat some bbq, then have a drink, and see a show!

The Phoenix 10K race has been around for fifty years. I ran this race for the first time and really…read moreenjoyed my run. I did the 5K version. I thought it was well organized and I enjoyed the race route. You get nice views of the Valley as you are running toward the finish line. There are five race options - 5K, 10K, half-marathon, full-marathon and the kid's Mollen Mile. The race was founded by Dr. Art Mollen and is presented by HonorHealth Foundation. It was once called the 3TV Phoenix 10K. The Phoenix 10K the longest-running 10K in Arizona and is for runners of all ages and levels of experience. The race takes place near the Biltmore Fashion Park and includes a shirt and finisher's medal. I like that the event is big on promoting healthy habits and a healthier lifestyle. I had a fun time and look forward to running it during their 50th anniversary in 2025.

I participated in the Phoenix 10K last Sunday, and while I also was not a fan of the race t-shirts,…read moreI thought the race was extremely well organized, and I had a lot of fun! With over 2000 people racing, there seemed to be adequate staff and volunteers working so that it flowed smoothly. I'm pretty sure the race started right on time also - I hate it when races don't start when they say they are going to! Since it was a timing chip calculated race, it didn't matter that we were not right up at the start line when the official start (gun shot or horn) went off. We finished up at the porta-potties and walked over and then jumped into the crowd. I didn't mind the fact that it was 2 loops... I took the first loop slow and picked it up once I was warmed up for the second time around. Thanks to the guys who were cheering from behind me during that last mile - you did motivate me to pick up my pace, and I was happy with my time even though my BF beat me for the first time ever! Thanks Marcus for convincing me to sign up for this race even though it was early and cold on a Sunday morning - it was a ton of fun! Thanks also to all of the sponsors, volunteers, and bands that came out to motivate that morning! I look forward to participating again in future races!

We finally got around to using the Try Curling Class at The Coyotes Curling Club, which was a…read moreChristmas gift for the family, and it was absolutely worth the wait! Learning the sport was such a blast, and we couldn't stop laughing throughout the session. Our instructor, Darryl, was phenomenal--patient, encouraging, and a fantastic teacher for first-timers like us. At the end of the class, we got to play a game against other participants, and it was the perfect way to wrap up the experience. Everyone was a great sport, which made it even more enjoyable. We had such an amazing time that we're already looking into signing up for additional classes. If you're even a little curious about curling, this class is a must-try!

Such a fun unique date night! We did the learn to curl night. It was 6:30 to 9pm and we learned all…read morethe basics and played a short game. So much fun!