Arizona’s Greatest Post-Golf Watering Holes
The
golf experience doesn’t end after the last putt drops, rather the
tell-tale sign of an exceptional golf facility is how enticed golfers
are to stick around for post-round drinks.
There are few feelings as fulfilling as reaching the cart barn after
braving 18 holes in 100 plus degree heat, except, maybe that first
sudsy sip of lager in the clubhouse. Arizona is blessed with an
abundance of affordable tees in the blisteringly hot summer months,
however recouping some electrolytes and rehydrating (if you want to
call it that) is best done while kicking back with your buds in the
club’s bar or grill.
Perhaps, the most well-known watering hole
in the Valley is that which bears the name of one of the Valley’s
greatest golf contributions, Phil Mickelson. Tucked away between Hayden
and Pima Roads just off Thompson Peak in North Scottsdale, Phil’s
Grill, named for former Scottsdale resident and PGA Tour player Phil
Mickelson, has long been the place to hangout with your foursome and
discuss that bogey-free stretch on the front while downing a cup of
their famous corn chowder. The grill also boasts an impressive
collection of tequila and concoctions made from the distilled agave
plant that range from $7 up to nearly $200.
Known for providing
the Tour player experience to local avid golfers, The Grill at TPC
Scottsdale is as Tour worthy as the venue’s championship golf courses.
Upon entering the grill, a large bar encompasses the left side of the
room and sets the tone for a relaxed, yet distinguished dining
experience. Grab a table overlooking 18 or simply aim your bar stool
toward the windows to maximize sweeping course views while appreciating
that glass of brandy patiently waiting near your fingertips.
As
one of the youngest courses in Arizona, the Ritz Golf Club at Dove
Mountain not only showcases 27 enchanting holes of Nicklaus design but
also a primo dining establishment known as Cayton’s. And although the
clubs carries with it a Ritzy reputation, the venue couldn’t be more
down to earth. With happy hour specials seven nights a week, Cayton’s
patio is an ideal place to unwind and take in a post-round desert
sunset. Cocktails and appetizers are served from 3 p.m. until dusk with
half off select appetizers and beer and wine specials from 5-7 p.m.
Flat screen plasma TVs and signature cocktails like the prickly pear
margarita or strawberry mojito parlay a relaxing atmosphere further
punctuated by live acoustical guitar music every Friday evening.
The
Dynamite Bar and Grille at Troon North Golf Club is another Valley hot
spot for kicking back after a day on the links. Open every day of the
week, Dynamite Bar and Grille is known for its classic American-style
cuisine like burgers grilled to a tee and clubhouse staples done up
gourmet style. The Grille’s windows and patio capture breathtaking
views of the Pinnacle course’s 18th hole.
Whether you’re
celebrating your lowest round ever or nursing a rough day spent out of
bounds, the club’s watering hole is the best place to reminisce or
forget about it all.
To Learn More
Phil’s Grill,
www.grayhawkgolf.com.
TPC Scottsdale,
www.tpc.com/scottsdale.
Cayton’s,
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/DoveMountain/Dining/caytons.
Dynamite Bar and Grill,
www.troonnorthgolf.com.
