AZGOLFINSIDER Inside this issue FEATURES
18 Cover Story ‘ARIZONA GOLF’S BEST-KEPT SECRET’ | By Joe Passov Tonto Verde glistens after brilliant bunker renovation and enhances its reputation as the state’s friendliest golf club.
22 THE FRONT NINE WITH MICHAEL PHELPS | By Bill Huffman The 23-time Olympic gold medalist headlines the Waste Management Phoenix Open pro-am.
24 SALUTING THE PATRIOT ALL-AMERICA | By Jeff Heisner University of Arizona golfers George Cunningham and Jordan Gumberg convey compassion for annual collegiate event.
26 BRAVE NEW WORLD | By Bill Huffman Lookout Mountain’s JC Wright helps his fellow Native Americans gain entry into golf industry.
38 GOLF GETAWAY: SEA ISLAND | By Les Schupak Great golf, cryotherapy and other amenities make for an uncommon regal retreat in Georgia.
DEPARTMENTS
10 A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | By Ed Gowan Golf exposes many facets of character and personality, and it can be a link that binds us.
12 MEMBERS ONLY | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff
Local products, places and things you need to know about.
14 SPIRITS OF THE GAME | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff
Seasonal red and white wines to pour for your 19th-hole festivities at home.
16 THE 19TH HOLE | By Carey Sweet Vic Bar + Kitchen is another ‘Victory’ for Verrado with its memo- rable menu and magical views.
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35 MOVERS & SHAKE UPS | By the AZ GOLF Insider Staff
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson garner top awards in women’s golf.
42 WHAT’S NEW IN THE GAME | By Tom Mackin
Sculpt your swing with high-tech help from Robo Golfer through Boccieri Golf.
44 OUT OF BOUNDS | By Gary Van Sickle
Waste Management Phoenix Open’s modern-day mantra: When in Rome … !
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32 JGAA, LPGA GIRLS CLUB AND FIRST TEE
34 RULES AND HANDICAPPING | By Lorraine Thies
36 ARIZONA SCOREBOARD ON THE COVER
Tonto Verde Golf Club embraces its part-time public status and uses it to the course’s advantage.
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