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CENTURY AGO, SAN Marcos Hotel & Golf Course made history as the first grass course and first resort hotel in
Arizona. That original nine-hole layout opened to the public in 1913 followed by an 18-hole edition in 1922 that was built by noted English architect Harry Collis. Amid fields of cotton, grazing
sheep and even ostriches, San Marcos attracted presidents, dignitaries and celebrities, making memories for the elite as well as every-day golfer. After decades of wear, changing ownership and economics, as well as a redesign in 1963 by legendary Arizona architect Red Lawrence, time took its toll while the city of Chandler grew up around it. Interwest Capital rescued the
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort from bankruptcy in 2013, and injected millions into the property, renovating the hotel and golf course for its 100th birthday party. The goal was modernization while maintaining historical integrity. The underlying
purpose was to compete again with the best golf courses in the Valley of the Sun. Having our own history with the
course, a Couple of Travelers were thrilled to attend and write about its grand opening. One of the first courses we played upon our arrival in Arizona from New York, San Marcos was affordable and fun, as well as in our new neighborhood. But we hadn’t
Course conditions have been improved tremendously, as has every other amenity, at San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler. That includes the 13th hole, considered San Marcos’ signature. The course opened recently after a major renovation, with green fees starting at $49.
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