b'LOOKOUT MOUNTAINEAGLE MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUBPhoenix|(602) 866-6356|www.LookoutMountainGolf.com Fountain Hills|(480) 816-1234|www.EagleMtn.com LOCATION: 15.3 miles north of Phoenix Sky Harbor LOCATION: 25.9 miles northeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport International Airport OUR COURSE: Lookout Mountain is a resort-style OUR COURSE: Were nestled in the ravines of Arizonas course for the first six holes with plenty of room and notMcDowell Mountains and colorized by dramatic sunrises and much desert, said Director of Golf & Recreation Brettsunsets, said General Manager Bret Greenwood. Opened Trenter. Over the next six holes things tend to get morein 1996, this Scott Miller-designed course is a spectacular target-oriented with many more elevation changes as therepresentation of desert golf, as it winds through natural holes flow through the North Mountain Preserve. You startbox canyons, rolling hills, and lush desert valleys. At Eagle to capture the views of Lookout Mountain from there. TheMountain, youll find a challengingyet fairgolf experience, final six holes flatten back out but place a premium onwith contoured fairways and immaculately maintained emerald accurate driving. It can be a bit of rollercoaster ride: thingsgreens throughout a par 71, 6,800-yard layout.start out slowly, then pick up over the middle section, and then you just try to hang on to finish well.INSTAGRAMABLE SPOT: One of the most photographed holes, as well as a great selfie spot, is the 18th. From theINSTAGRAMABLE SPOT: The tee on No. 10 is theelevated tee you get a memorable view of the entire East Valley. absolute best place for a selfie thanks to a stunning panoramic@eaglemtngolfview. The spot, located 140 feet above the fairway, even has its own hashtag: @highestteeinphoenixDID YOU KNOW? Eagle Mountain recently completed an extensive bunker renovation project as well as other agronomicDID YOU KNOW? Lookout Mountain was the host courseenhancements designed to improve long-term turf quality for the 1989 Arizona Classic (then a PGA Senior Tour event)and playing conditions. The project, completed last summer, and also hosted the Skills Challenge from 1994 through 1996,was focused on three areas: drainage, irrigation and bunkers. featuring players from the LPGA, PGA, and Senior Tours. Drainage areas in approaches and landing areas were renovated to support turf health along with firmer and faster conditions. Bunkers were modified (some eliminated), reshaped and rebuilt incorporating a technically advanced drainage and liner system. 28TROON MAGAZINE'