Boulders Resort & Spa
Few golf resorts in the world can match the extraordinary natural setting of the Boulders Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Named for the legendary rock formations, this desert hideaway is situated on 1,300 acres in the lush Sonoran Desert foothills where the landscape perfectly melds with luxurious amenities. Private guest Casitas are shaped into the natural terrain and offer wood-burning fireplaces, spacious baths, and private patios or decks overlooking dramatic desert landscapes.
The golf
Carefully placed within this desert hideaway are two championship, Jay Morrish-designed golf courses that offer a bounty of magnificent desert panoramas in the shadow of the unspoiled 12-million-year-old boulders. They are renowned for their rugged beauty and considered to be some of the most demanding in the Southwest.
During the fall season, golfers appreciate the smoothest and truest putting surfaces and thanks to the two year maturation from the recent multi-million dollar golf course renovations, the green offer golfers “perfect playability.”
The North Course is par-72 with five sets of tees measuring in distance and slope 6,811 yards/137 slope, 6,293 yards/131 slope, 5,879 yards/124 slope for men and 132 for ladies, 5,440 yards /126 slope for ladies and 4,900 yards with a slope of 115 for ladies playing from the red tees.
The South Course is par-72 with five sets of tees measuring in distance and slope 6,726yards/140 slope, 6,246 yards/134 slope, 5,642 yards/119 slope for men and 139 for ladies, 5,119 yards /125 slope for ladies and 4684 yards with a slope of 117 for ladies playing from the red tees.
The signature hole, both on Boulders South, is No. 5 where the green is carved from a dramatic rock outcropping, making it one of the most photographed holes in the country. It plays right up to the backdrop of a dazzling spectacle called the Boulder Pile; a massive group of rocks dotted with tall saguaros. And a three-story high boulder on No. 7 sits precariously atop a tiny one, just an arm’s length from golfers on the tee.
The Boulders Golf Academy offers private, one-on-one instruction with talented PGA instructors. Other golf amenities include a practice facility, club rentals, club fitting, and a fully stocked Pro Shop. Golf fitness programs include Orange Whip GFX that develops and strengthens the 5-golf swing skills through functional golf movements performed within a specific golf workout. The program also uses a 4D Motion Sensor with instant results that improve the game.
Boulders Resort & Spa
The environment
Guests at the Boulders Resort embrace the peaceful environment where you feel like you are a million-miles-from everywhere—at a place where you can relax in “splendid seclusion.” The staff makes you feel special with their desire to provide unsurpassed, often unexpected, service. To soak up the Arizona sun, there are four swimming pools and endless recreation.
The Tennis and Pickleball Garden offers eight tennis courts and 12 new pickleball courts—all surrounded by mesmerizing sculptural rock formations and desert wildflowers. If you want to take your game up a notch, court professionals conduct private instruction and clinics. If you are anxious to learn about the region and enjoy outdoor activities, you can go on a guided desert hike or mountain bike tour on nearby trails over rolling desert terrain. The Sonoran Explorin Nature Tour, via golf cart, includes fascinating stories about the flora and fauna and a chance to see friendly, desert wildlife darting across the green fairways and surrounding resort grounds. For thrill seekers, guests can climb the face of a 75-foot granite boulder. Nighttime is ideal for the Moonlight Bicycling Tour or stargazing from your private patio to observe the magnificent stars in the Arizona sky.
The concierge staff can also arrange hot-air ballooning, horseback rides, desert jeep tours, and Grand Canyon excursions. Nearby shopping in the town of Cave Creek welcomes you to the amusing Wild West.
The 33,000-square foot Spa is a quiet sanctuary that pays great attention to personal service and therapeutic treatments, such as massage, facials and wellness programs. This is a nature-lovers paradise for wellness and tranquility. There is a labyrinth, a fitness center, movement studio, couple’s massage suites, a yoga studio, tea room, Spa Café and over 40 complimentary fitness classes offered daily.
World-class cuisine at four on-site restaurants include the signature Palo Verde restaurant offering Contemporary Southwestern cuisine; the Discovery Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy a dramatic Arizona sunset and “shared plates; ”American classics” at the Grill Kitchen & Bar with an expansive terrace overlooking the mountains and golf courses; the Spa Café featuring healthy, poolside favorites and the Spotted Donkey Cantina for authentic Modern Mexican cuisine and over 70 varieties of tequila, mescals, wines and Mexican beer.
For a friends’ golf getaway, the private Villas include one- to five-bedroom residences that offer spacious comfort and state-of-the-art technology with the convenience of a fully stocked, beautifully appointed private home. In addition to luxury amenities, there is doorstep parking and private entrances—even a swimming pool reserved exclusively for Villa guests.
The Boulders Resort & Spa is a compelling destination and luxurious oasis for relaxation, golf, adventure, celebration and rejuvenation.
Visit www.theboulders.com or call 480-488-9009 for more on the Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale today!