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Arizona Fall Guide

Fall in Arizona is like Christmas morning for golfers. Overseeding is wrapped up, and the temps are cooling down, and the greens? Lush as ever. Here’s your go-to guide on Arizona’s fall course conditions, tips to stay sharp, and where to tee it up this season.

Fall Course Setup & What to Expect

Arizona courses are bouncing back from weeks of overseeding, bringing you fairways so green they almost don’t look real. You might see a few cart restrictions as freshly seeded areas settle in, especially at popular tourist traps. Expect a few tweaks to the pace and layout until things hit full stride.

Pro Tip: Check course conditions before you go. Many courses update their status online daily, so save those bookmarks so you won’t be caught off guard.

Maintenance Schedules: Know Before You Go

Fall is prime time for some fairway TLC. Expect everything from mowing to fertilizing routines to keep the greens in shape. Courses try to keep the maintenance schedule, but a quick peek at the schedule can save you a surprise “greens closed” announcement if you’re an early bird.

Update: Sites like GreensKeepers keep you updated on maintenance trends across U.S. courses, giving you a leg up on planning.

Tips for Tackling Fall Conditions

Here’s the deal: Overseeded fairways play much softer than in the summer, and greens tend to run slower post-overseed. Play your approach shots more aggressively, and don’t be afraid to add some loft around the greens to adapt to the slower pace.

Quick Fix: Club up one iron for iron shots. The turf’s softer, so you’ll lose a little roll, but that’s just more of a chance to work on that short game.

Booking Tee Times: Timing Is Everything

Fall means Arizona courses get crowded fast. With snowbirds flocking in, tee times can be scarce, especially on weekends. Most courses let you book up to 14 days ahead, and if you’re up for an afternoon round, you can score discounts with Troon Access. Why Arizona Green Fees Are Increasing: What You Need to Know

Booking Tip: Golf Advisor has real-time information on tee times, trends, and reviews—make sure to check it out for an edge on your next booking.

Top Picks: Fall’s Best Courses

If you want to catch Arizona golf at its best, head to Legacy Golf Resort or McDowell Mountain. With vibrant greens set against dramatic desert scenery, these courses showcase everything that makes fall golf here unbeatable. New to Arizona? These tracks will give you a front-row seat to the season’s magic. A Review of Every Golf Course I’ve Played in Arizona (Part 2) - Top Course Highlight 

Final Word: Fall in Arizona is a can’t-miss season for golf. Armed with the right tips, course intel, and booking strategies, you're ready for all the valley offers.

Fall in Arizona is truly a magical time for golfers. As overseeding wraps up and temperatures dip, fairways and greens across the state transform, setting the stage for some of the best playing conditions of the year.

Need To Know

• The LIV vs. PGA Tour showdown has all the drama of election season—passionate rivalries, secret meetings, and promises of “a big change.” Like campaign ads, the LIV-PGAT debate is finally winding down, with whispers of an agreement that could redefine the golf landscape. Players like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have been “stumping” on both sides of the issue. Whether we’re relieved or reeling from shock by week’s end, we’re all just hoping for peace… at least until the next election! (The Sun)

• Sir Nick Faldo champions shorter golf courses, like Chiddingfold’s bold new 12-hole layout. This redesign has drawn younger players, quickened the pace of play, and attracted global interest. Traditionalists balked at first, but now the course thrives with a lively new vibe. Perhaps 12 holes is the sweet spot. (Bunkered)

• The world’s first golf launch monitor revolutionized the game by providing players with precise data on ball speed, launch angle, spin, and trajectory for optimized performance. I’m so glad we have TrackMan. (HoleIn1TrickShots)

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In The Know

• The 2024 Charles Schwab Championship will be held from November 7 to 10 at Phoenix Country Club. This prestigious tournament features the top 36 players from the Charles Schwab Cup points list, showcasing elite talent in a stunning desert setting. (PGA Tour Champions)

• Visit Grass Clippings for a special $5 Toptracer range bucket deal until November 18th! Perfect your swing while enjoying top-notch technology at an unbeatable price. (Grass Clippings)

• Check out this oddly satisfying video of greenskeepers expertly changing hole locations. See the precision and care that goes into crafting the perfect putting challenge! (DP World Tour)

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