Starfire Golf Blog

Better Putting Tip

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:41:00 GMT

Starfire golf tip from the Pros: For better putting, focus on where the putter strikes the golf ball not the top of the golf ball. This helps keep your body still through-out the stroke for more consistent putting. Starfire is currently offering short game clinics on Saturday mornings at 9:00am. Call 480.948.6000 to sign up today. The Pros at Starfire are offering a 2012 New Year's Special of Five 30 minute private lessons for $100.

Annual Golf Outing

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:33:00 GMT

An annual golf outing is a fantastic way for friends to stay in touch with one another, get away from the hustle and bustle of their lives and enjoy their favorite game, as well as a way for groups to stay in touch with one another. Annual golf outings typically are organized in one of two ways: as a small group of friends or as a gathering of a group or business. Either type of event allows for unique opportunities for those who participate.

An annual golf outing consisting of a small group of friends who meet with one another every year is an informal affair and easily organized. Look for a course (or courses) that will provide a challenging and enjoyable venue. Places such as Arizona provide a fantastic location for an annual golf outing as the weather is typically very good, and the courses are world renowned. In a location such as this, a group of friends can be sure to enjoy their time on the links experiencing a new course and catching up with loved ones. These types of trips provide memories and bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime and are not to be missed.

The second type of annual golf outing typically is run by a business or group with the aim to reconnect its various members. Alumni associations, professional groups, and corporations will have annual golf outings. These events often raise money for charity or scholarship funds and therefore provide the double benefit of giving back to the community and providing an enjoyable event for its participants. The other purpose of these events is to allow individuals with similar interests, backgrounds or professions to reconnect with one another and meet newer members to their organization. These relationships then foster business ventures, and increase communication between various professionals. It is a well known fact that many deals are brokered on the golf course and an annual golf outing helps to facilitate these interactions and to reestablish bonds of friendship. Find out more about our Annual Golf Outing services at Starfire Golf Club.

Affordable Green Fees in Scottsdale

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:47:00 GMT

Low priced golf courses do exist in Scottsdale, AZ, believe it or not. Cost is a major inhibitor for many golf enthusiasts who would like to play more frequently. Expensive private membership fees or overpriced public courses on top of the cost of getting clubs, and all of the necessary equipment to play the game keep many golf lovers from playing more often. However, at Starfire Golf Club we provide a high quality, inexpensive golf course.

Most people expect that a low priced golf course means a low quality golf course. Not at Starfire Golf Club. We offer 27 Arnold Palmer design holes. We understand how important the game of golf is to our players and want to give them every opportunity to play as much as possible. From our discount card programs to our summer special rates we make every effort to ensure that our course is not only fun to play, but affordable.

Winter Golf in Arizona

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Winter golf in Arizona is a wonderful experience and a step away from the status quo of snowed in courses and freezing weather that most golfers may be used to around their home courses. Winter in most of the world means cold, rain or snow, and time spent indoors. A winter golf vacation is just the escape most golf enthusiasts dream about and Arizona offers a wonderful winter golfing experience.

Winters in Arizona, while they can get chilly, are characterizes by blue skies; sunny, dry days and cool, clear nights. The golf courses are well manicured and the lush greens are offset by the beautiful vistas of the Arizona landscape, full of painted deserts and towering cacti. Best of all, the majority of golf courses in Arizona that you will visit in the winter time, will have no snowfall and as such will be totally open for play.

There is very little rainfall in Arizona so a winter getaway will be a good bet to get as many golf days in as possible. At Starfire Golf Club we offer 27 wonderful holes at affordable prices. While many golf courses in Arizona charge very high rates for winter golf, at Starfire we keep our green fees affordable so that everyone can play golf during Arizona's wonderful winter weather.

Why suffer through the winter months without getting in a round of your favorite sport? Plan a trip to experience winter golf at Starfire Golf Club and you will see for yourself how wonderful of an experience it can be.

Golf Outing Ideas

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:31:00 GMT

Golf outing ideas can provide for a great, themed game that will be both a fun time spent enjoying the sport, but also a novel way to put a new spin on things. With a little creativity, a group can implement a new set of rules to spice things up, and perhaps even get the game sponsored by companies looking to gain some exposure.

Here are a few golf outing ideas to get the creative juices flowing. You could have a ladies only tournament, even going so far as to have the men caddy for the women which can make for a fun day. You can also have a youth tournament in which only players under eighteen may participate. You could also host a nine hole scramble.

A really fun golf outing idea is to have a hole in one competition in which everyone pays an entry fee with the first player to make a hole in one winning the pot. If no one makes a hole in one, the money stays in the pot and the next competition players add to the pot with another entry fee until someone gets a hole in one. This can make for a really fun time as players watch the pot get bigger.

Some more fun golf outing ideas include father son, mother daughter tournaments or vice versa. Speed golf also makes for a fun day as does moonlight golf. Moonlight golf is a great way to really take a new approach to the game. You use fluorescent balls or even glow in the dark balls. It is good fun to see them streak through the air when hit well, and to see the players make their way across the course wearing glowing markers so they are easily spotted.

Starfire Golf Club offers a great venue for your golf outing. We can help you plan your event and ensure that it goes off without a hitch. All it takes is a little effort and creative thought to come up with some fun golf outing ideas that will make for a memorable experience.

Arizona Golf Packages

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:13:00 GMT

   Arizona golf packages offer a great savings for those who take advantage of them. A golf package is a deal that groups together the green fees, cart rentals, food, range balls and often accommodation for one or more golf courses. These deals are a great way to take the fuss out of planning a golf trip and can provide significant value. Arizona golf packages stand out form the crowd for a number of reasons.

   Foremost amongst these is the fact that Arizona is one of the premier golf destinations in the world. It offers a wide variety of scenery, all of which is spectacularly beautiful. From the desert mountains of Scottsdale to the open deserts of Phoenix to the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona offers stunning vistas from which to enjoy the great game of golf. Arizona golf packages also offer up challenging courses expertly engineered and meticulously maintained. Arizona is also home to fantastic weather. With very little rainfall and rarely a cloud in the sky, the copper state is seldom a bad choice for a day spent outdoors. The weather is typically best in the winter, although there are less people in the summer months when the weather is warmest.

   Secondly, Arizona golf packages offer great value. Many courses are priced under fifty dollars and with a package can be had even cheaper. For the level of play, stunning views and reliable weather, these prices are hard to beat. Combining this with beautiful accommodations and an Arizona golf package can provide a vacation that will not be forgotten.

If a golf getaway is on your mind, then look into what Arizona golf packages have to offer. They take the hassle out of planning and keep your hard earned dollars where you want them: in your wallet.

Golf Tournament Planning in Scottsdale

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:32:00 GMT

Golf tournament planning is a necessity to running a successful event. In order to get the most out of your next tournament it is imperative that you make a detailed plan and then execute it in order to ensure that all participants enjoy themselves and that the event runs smoothly. If you achieve this, your event will be a hit and will very likely draw an even bigger crowd the next time you organize a tournament.

Golf tournament planning involves several steps. The first step is to find a golf course that suits your needs and that you feel will provide a challenging, but also broadly appealing venue. Golf tournament planning also requires a great deal of communication between you the organizer and the hosting golf course. Make sure to clearly state what you are looking to accomplish and how many participants you are anticipating as well as whether or not you will have an awards ceremony after the event.

In order to maximize the turnout for you event you need to make sure people know about it. The best way to do this is by using social media, such as Facebook and Myspace, as well as email, and producing brochures to provide to interested golfers. As a part of golf tournament planning, seek out sponsors to provide prize support for your event and make this is made known to potential participants. Make sure to get all of the necessary logos from your sponsors early so that you have the needed time to set up signs for the event. It is also a good idea to provide free giveaways to all participants such as embroidered shirts and hats.

Successful golf tournament planning requires an organized and easily identifiable staff. Make sure all organizers wear shirts that make them easy to spot. You must also make sure you have a detailed plan for all of the day’s events and that all organizers are aware of their duties and execute them properly. Get to the tournament well before the start time to make sure any last minute issues are worked out and you will have a fun, and successful event.

Corporate Golf Tournaments in Scottsdale

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:31:00 GMT

Corporate golf tournaments are one of the most effective ways to gel a business team and bolster company morale. A day spent on the links with coworkers allows them to bond with one another in a casual setting, which will increase overall productivity as they establish bonds of friendship with one another. A team with high morale is a team with high production figures. Corporate golf tournaments are also an enjoyable way for employees to compete with one another outside of the work environment and will stimulate camaraderie as well as friendly rivalries.

Picture it: a sunny day spent swinging the clubs, the fun of a friendly competition between coworkers and the chance for employees to discuss business strategy in an informal setting. A corporate golf tournament allows for the free flow of information between all of the assets at a company’s disposal. You will be surprised to hear what some of the hidden gems in your force may have to offer when given a platform from which to make their voice heard. It is a well known fact that many of the most important bonds and decisions are made on the golf course, by hosting a corporate golf tournament you facilitate this process within your own force.

A well run corporate golf tournament will also allow the clients to focus on playing an enjoyable and competitive game amongst colleagues while the event is handled by course staff and allowed to run to maximum effect. As players, the participants of the corporate golf tournament will be free to play their best game and enjoy themselves without having to worry about the logistics of the tournament.

When selecting a course to host your corporate golf tournament it is imperative that you find the location that best suits your needs, has a challenging course as well as offers the best service for your dollar. A well run event will feel easy and maximize the enjoyment of the participants. Take the time to do your research and find the best location for your next corporate golf tournament. Click here to learn more about Stafire Golf Club corporate golf tournament planning.

Public Golf Course in Scottsdale

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:23:00 GMT

Are you considering a public golf course in Scottsdale, AZ? If not then you should be. The old question of which direction to go, private vs. public golf course is easily answered if you ask yourself the right questions. Do you like to play a lot of golf, but don't have a country club membership? Do you like to try out different courses and see yourself getting bored of playing the same course over and again? Do you enjoy playing winter golf in Arizona without paying the premium fees? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the public course option is the right path for you to take.

Private courses come with high fees, most of which goes towards paying for a clubhouse that if you are a serious, or infrequent golfer, will often be wasted on you. At a public golf course in Scottsdale, you are only paying for the round you play. You are also avoiding tethering yourself to a single location. By getting SWPGA pass from In Celebration of golf management you have a multitude of locations to play at in Scottsdale that provide variety, new people to meet and new challenges to overcome. Each course provides its own unique design and beautiful views. Arizona is known for its sunshine and great golf weather, so take advantage of it by giving yourself the freedom to see all of what the area has to offer.

There is no need to tie yourself to a single, expensive, private clubhouse. By taking advantage of the expertly maintained, gorgeous Scottsdale public golf courses, you will be saving money, and ensuring a new experience whenever you want one. If you would rather hang out in an expensive clubhouse instead of actually swinging your clubs, then consider paying the high fees at a private course. Otherwise, make the smart call and go public, and let yourself be thrilled with all the Scottsdale golf scene has to offer you.

Daily Fee Courses in Scottsdale

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:20:00 GMT

Tired of paying exorbitant club fees? In these economic times a more accurate question would be: who isn’t tired of paying those outrageous club fees? The simple solution to this quandary if you live in Arizona is to look for daily fee courses in Scottsdale. They are easier to find than you think. Scottsdale has a wonderful selection of golf courses that charge their clients a lower, per game fee as opposed to a monthly or annual membership fee. The Starfire Country Club is a perfect example of this type of course.

The question that most often comes up in regards to daily fee courses in the Scottsdale area is: will you be losing out on quality if you choose to play at these locations? The resounding answer to that question is no. By saving money on staff and the frivolous clubhouse experience, these courses can focus their resources on providing the best golf experience for their discerning clientele. They then pass those savings on to you, the golfer. If you value a challenging, expertly maintained course over an opulent clubhouse scene, then these may be the right choice for you. Why pay an annual fee to then pay for overpriced food and drinks in a clubhouse? A serious golfer pays to play golf, and a smart golfer pays only for the golf course, not for all the side shows.

Come and experience what daily fee courses in Scottsdale have to offer. Set in the beautiful Arizona landscape, eighteen holes here will provide for an experience you will never forget. The Grand Canyon State is known for its beautiful, sunny days, and vast blue skies. A day spent soaking that all in while enjoying a round with friends is what the game is all about. To do that and save money, well, what more could any golfer ask for? Come experience the Starfire Golf Club country club atmosphere for public course prices.