Surrounding Areas
Wildfire is a skillfully playable course, challenging yet fair. A work of art that will satisfy the ability levels of all who enjoy the game. For Arnold Palmer, who is as skilled at designing golf courses as he is at playing them, the site at Wildfire presented thoroughly unique possibilities for a singular, championship course. Using the natural attributes of the site - the drywash that meanders through the undulating desert contours that describe it, Palmer and his design team called on all their experience to create a truly exceptional course. From the tournament tees, the course measures 7,170 yards and lays to a par 72, with the longest hole being 605 yard, par 5 Number 12. Wildfire is a pleasure to play over and over. Which, without a doubt, is something the golfing connoisseur will feel driven to do.
StoneRidge, Prescott Valley
Crawling up and down the foothills of Prescott's Bradshaw Mountains, it's safe to say the new StoneRidge Golf Course offers a challenge unlike any other in this state. The first clue that something is different in Presott Valley drops on the way into the property, where the distant fairways resemble manicured ski runs before the snow. In fact, if the rating system for ski trails were employed, this golf course would bear a black diamond posting, and even the double-black sign on a few holes. Barely a month old, this is one of the few golf courses in Arizona that makes no pretense for playing just a little tougher than the average track.
Course designer, Randy Heckenkemper routed 18 holes in every direction -- including up and down -- through the 350-foot vertical rise of ridges, canyons and natural washes, as well as boulder outcroppings and rugged chaparral ... situated masterfully in the landscape to be more inviting than threatening. Like the moguls on a ski run, the waiting terrain has a way of pumping up eager takers. There is plenty of room to play for the golfers who pick their best route from the appropriate tees, where the play is text book risk-reward.
On more than a few holes, par or better is dependent more on wry maneuverability and carefully gauged club selection, rather than the one big shot. Number 18, a winding, downhill 600-yard par-5, can be a little confounding the first time around, but turns out to be another case study in course management.
Beyond the challenge and natural beauty of StoneRidge Golf Course, the reasonable green fees are perhaps its most amazing feature. In this day and age, it is extremely gratifying to know that guests can play this high-caliber daily-fee track for no more than $55 in peak season (apply the SunCor Players Club Card for even greater value). StoneRidge Golf Course is located in Prescott Valley, approximately 80 miles north of Phoenix, and 45 minutes over Mingus Mountain from Sedona -- and is a "must play" from any direction.
Hassayampa, Prescott
Hassayampa enjoys a long-standing and memorable association with golf. One of Arizona’s first golf courses was built here in 1919 as part of the original Hassayampa Country Club. To bring back a little of that sporting tradition, members today play manicured fairways that weave among some of the historical and natural features that were part of that first course.
World-renowned golf course designer Tom Weiskopf was given the enviable task of designing the new course. “This par-71 golf course, measuring approximately 6,700 yards, has the three natural features that every architect wishes for — big mature trees, natural streams and significant elevation changes. I’m very excited to be involved with one of the best sites in Arizona,” he states enthusiastically. Weiskopf’s course design embraces all the challenges provided by the topography. Yet the design creates a memorable golfing experience for members and guests of every skill level. Players are awed as they are presented with tall stands of pines lining the fairways, jutting rockscapes that provide backdrops to greenside bunkers and meandering streams that punctuate the 18-hole course.
The perfect year-round lifestyle is waiting for you amidst the spectacular natural beauty of Arizona - within a 90 minute drive of metropolitan Phoenix and the resort area of Scottsdale. Only a small selection of our homesites remain -- some offering views of our two nationally ranked private golf clubs, while others enjoy sweeping panoramas of northern Arizona's majestic Ponderosa pine forests.
All residents enjoy gated privacy in a small town setting. Our mild mountain climate offers year-round golf on courses created by some of golf's most prestigious designers. You'll enjoy exceptional family amenities, first-class club facilities and close proximity to some of America's most scenic natural areas for hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities.
The town of Payson, situated in the heart of Arizona, offers an array of amenities for the residents of Chaparral Pines and The Rim Golf Club. The area's beautiful natural surroundings make it easy to see why this quaint town is renowned for its picture-perfect setting and ample recreational activities - and it's only an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown Phoenix. Whether you want to play a round of golf, or venture through the steep hills of the Mogollon Rim, opportunities abound.
Residential Information:
To protect the architectural integrity of the community, our Builders' Guild offers guidance throughout the design and construction process. Each custom home is crafted to enhance the beauty of our surroundings. Custom homes start in the $300s; homesites start in the $70s. Drawing inspiration from their surroundings, The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines and The Rim Golf Club embrace the natural splendor of their Mogollon Rim setting and offer courses as beautiful as they are challenging. Thanks to Payson's mild climate, avid golfers can enjoy year-round golf. Whether you choose an equity membership at The Rim Golf Club or one of three distinct membership categories at The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines, there's one that best suits the needs of your family.
Just plain fun awaits you at Anthem Country Club! Life at Anthem Country Club offers more than a beautifully designed, thoughtfully planned community; it affords you membership in the North Valley's premier country club complete with the luxury amenities and services you would expect. We invite you to take a look around and gather a sense of all the possibilities.
Lifestyle: As an Anthem Country Club resident, you'll enjoy all the benefits of social membership, which is included with the purchase of each home at Anthem Country Club. Social members enjoy full use of the fitness club, resort-style pool, lighted tennis courts, dining at the Persimmon Bar & Grille and limited golf privileges.
Golf: The course is designed for golfers of all levels. The foothills of Daisy Mountain create splendid views and dramatic elevation changes from 50 to 300 feet on some holes. Conquering the mountain terrain will be even more enjoyable when tee shots hit the beautifully terraced fairways and when irons direct approach shots past stunning water features onto manicured rolling greens.
Development began in 1993. Of the nearly 700 acres available for development, there are 351 acres planned for residential home sites, 8 1/2 commercial acres, 9 1/2 acres reserved for the Community Association owned Clubhouse, 282 acres for two golf courses, and 18 acres reserved for open space and arroyos. Over time, Tonto Verde's population is expected to grow to approximately 1500. Over half of the 750 home sites have been sold.
Golf: Enjoy our two 18-hole championship golf courses that integrate the natural landscape with outstanding views of the surrounding mountains. Tonto Verde course is rated the 12th best in Arizona. Practice facilities include a driving range, a putting and chipping green, plus an extraordinary 18-hole putting course. A beautiful 26,000 sq. ft. clubhouse was opened in November of 1996 and has been recognized with a Gold Nugget Award of Merit for the best designed clubhouse recreation facility (public/private) in the west. The club house overlooks the lakes on holes number nine and eighteen. It is designed for indoor and outdoor enjoyment with a floor plan that maximizes sunset views from outdoor terraces. Two dining rooms offer service and cuisine in a friendly and casually elegant environment. The pro shop provides everything from professional lesson to golf apparel and equipment. Regular equity memberships are available for property owners.
Adult Community: Tonto Verde is an "adult community" and adheres to the provisions of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. Simply put, one member of each household acquiring a residential lot must be fifty-five or older. This requirement can be waived by the Association Board. No person under the age of nineteen is permitted as a resident of Tonto Verde.
Services: Rural Metro, our fire department, provides quick response to all Tonto Verde resident emergency calls. It is located in Rio Verde about a half mile from Tonto Verde. A paramedic is on call 24 hours per day. Ambulance service is available from Fountain Hills, and emergency helicopter service to and from Scottsdale. There are nearby dental and medical doctors including the world renowned Mayo Clinic. Electricity is provided by SRP (Salt River Project); telephone service by US West; sewer and water service by Rio Verde Utilities. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department provides police protection.
Recreation Golf may be king here; however, there are six lighted tennis courts at the Rio Verde Tennis Club which is staffed by a year-round tennis pro. Our clubhouse has a full workout room and pool to help you stay in shape. The nearby parks abound with hiking trails. Or, you can just sit back and watch the Golf Channel or ESPN on our cable system.Rio Verde began development in 1973 and today is close to final completion. Nearly 710 acres have been platted, zoned and subdivided into approximately 1080 residential home sites, 20 commercial acres, 230 recreational/open space acres and arroyos, and 77 acres of roadways. Rio Verde has currently, either completed or under construction approximately 865 homes (single family and town homes), 6 commercial buildings, 3 recreational buildings and a church. Rio Verde's population is over 1600 and is expected to grow to approximately 1800.
Private Golf: Rio Verde Country club's two 18-hole championship golf courses integrate the natural landscape with outstanding views of the surrounding mountains, and offer a challenging yet most enjoyable golf experience. Practice facilities include a driving range, several putting and chipping greens interspersed within the community. The beautiful 18,000 sq. ft. clubhouse is designed for indoor and outdoor enjoyment with a floor plan that maximized sunset views from outdoor terraces. Two dining rooms offer service and cuisine in a friendly and casually elegant environment. The pro shop provides everything from professional lessons to golf apparel and equipment. Regular equity and social memberships are available for property owners.
Adult Community: Rio Verde is an "adult community" and adheres to the provisions of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. Simply put, one member of each household acquiring a residential lot must be fifty-five or older. This requirement can be waived by the Association Board. No person under the age of nineteen is permitted as a resident of Rio Verde.
Services: Rural Metro, our fire department, is located in Rio Verde and provides quick response to all emergency calls. A paramedic is on call 24 hours per day. Ambulance service is available from Fountain Hills, and emergency helicopter service to and from Scottsdale. There are nearby dental and medical doctors including the world renowned Mayo Clinic. Electricity is provided by SRP (Salt River Project); telephone service by US West; sewer and water service by Rio Verde Utilities. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department provides police protection.
Recreation: Although this is an adult golf community, there are six lighted tennis courts at the Rio Verde Tennis Club which is staffed by a year-round tennis pro. The community's Oasis offers a large swimming pool with four 75 foot lap lanes, a Jacuzzi, a beautiful fitness center with state-of-the-art exercise equipment. The nearby parks abound with hiking trails. The Oasis also has a library, art & crafts room, pool table, ping pong table, multipurpose room and two large card rooms. Ice cream socials, Gammage Theatre events, pot-luck dinners, western dance classes, art classes and other special interest group activities are all available to residents. Of course, you can just sit back and watch the Golf Channel or ESPN on our cable system.
