34631 North Tom Darlington Drive | Carefree, AZ 85377 | TEL: 480.488.9009 | 800.553.1717 | GOLF TEL: 480.488.9028 | FAX: 480.595-9533 www.TheBoulders.com
SETTING: An extraordinary desert hideaway, The Boulders is situated on 1,300 acres in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Carefree, Arizona, just north of Scottsdale. SENSE OF PLACE: The dramatic and innovative architecture of The Boulders blends with the surrounding desert and the 12-million-yearold granite boulder formations that dot the landscape. Its distinctive Southwestern ambience is carried through in the resort’s design, cuisine and amenities. The impact is immediate; when guests arrive at The Boulders, they enter the main lodge through massive entry doors crafted from four different hand-rubbed woods. Niches in the lobby walls display fine Native American crafts and original regional art by renowned artists. Glass skylights and large fireplaces provide warmth and light to complete the ambience.
GOLF OVERVIEW: The Boulders is one of the finest golf resorts in the world. The resort’s two, 18-hole, championship golf courses were designed by Jay Morrish and have won some of the industry’s highest accolades including Golf Magazine’s “Platinum Medal” Award, Golf Digest’s “Top 25 U.S. Resorts” and Links’ “Top Five - Best of the West,” to name just a few. They are considered some of the most demanding courses in the Southwest, and are known for their rugged beauty and breathtaking desert panoramas. SIGNATURE HOLE: The resort’s signature hole is the #5 hole on the South Course. Carved from the desert, this hole is characterized by a dramatic rock outcropping which shelters the green. It also offers unmatched vistas of the resort and the surrounding Sonoran Desert. The par-five hole is challenging as the fairway narrows towards the green. There is no margin for error as any slice, hook or overshot will land in the desert rough.
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