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ANNUAL 2016
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FEATURES 20 Cover Story
VERRADO GOLF CLUB SCORES ANOTHER VICTORY | By Bill Huffman The new Victory Course at Verrado is set to make its debut.
24 THE BACK NINE WITH PETER KOSTIS | By John Davis Emmy-winning broadcaster talks TV, cancer recovery, old-school golf.
26 PING’S DOUG HAWKEN RETIRES | By John Davis PING’s long-time president worked for the company for 45 years.
38 GOLF GETAWAY: VALLEY OF DREAMS | By Matt McKay Playing golf in Palm Springs conjures up lots of things, but here’s the best of the best.
DEPARTMENTS
12 A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | By Ed Gowan Some good news for the golf industry.
14 MEMBERS ONLY | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff
Local products, places and things you need to know about.
16 SPIRITS OF THE GAME | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff
Giving the gift of high-end whisky is always apropos. Plus, uncork a good time in Scottsdale.
18 THE 19TH HOLE | By Carey Sweet Marriott’s Camelback Golf Club unveils its newest food and drink retreat.
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34 MOVERS & SHAKEUPS | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff
Jeff Lessig is named GM at Verde River Golf & Social Club and other moves.
42 YOGA & FITNESS | By Katherine Roberts
Believe it or not, breathing is one of the keys to good golf.
44 OUT OF BOUNDS | By Gary Van Sickle
Nine divine reasons to remember the year 2016 in golf.
14 31 ON THE COVER
The Victory Course at Verrado will open in mid-January, joining the Verrado Course for a strong 1-2 punch.
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ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION NEWS
28 2016 HALL OF FAME CLASS 30 PATRIOT ALL-AMERICA RETURNS
31 JGAA, AWGA, FIRST TEE AND LPGA-USGA GIRLS CLUB
33 RULES AND HANDICAPPING | By Lorraine Thies
36 ARIZONA SCOREBOARD
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