b'AC E N T E R P I E C ECO U R S EThe golf course remains the main focus of attraction. Carved out of the pines back in 1965 by the late architectural team of Milt Coggins and Gray Madison of Phoenix, and later updated by Tucson architect David Dubinski and Scottsdale-based Gary Panks (who is also a member), it reflects the cozy luxury of the surrounding community. Regal homes frame Pinetops picture-perfect fairways and greens while a peaceful silence, occasionally punctured by cheers for a birdie, envelopes the course.The layout hasnt changed much over the past five decades, measuring just 6,565 yards from the tips with only 27 bunkers, but its no pushover. If youre not consistent and accurate, youll quickly be reminded of that fact. We also belong to a club in Tucson,Golfers can ease into the round, but which tends to be very competitive andthey had better be ready by the fourth really on the go. So when we get up tohole, a demanding, uphill par 4 with a Pinetop its nice that everything is sodeceptive green. There are certainly leisurely and flexible and friendly. some memorable stretches too, like MEMBERSHIP WITH A SMILEThe club offers plenty of activitiesNos. 9 through 11, the clubs own Amen in addition to golf, including bridgeCorner, as well as the closing duo, where THERE MIGHT NOT BE A BETTER GOLF COURSE OR A PRETTIER PLACE TO PLAY OR GET AWAY FROM IT ALL THAN PINETOP COUNTRY CLUB. OUR MEMBERS HAVE CREATED A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE THEY CAN TRULY RELAX AND HAVE FUN.and canasta, hiking and biking,the par-4 17th drops nearly 100 feetputs it, There might not be a better golffishing and picnics, tennis andfrom tee to green while the par-4 18thcourse or a prettier place to play or get pickleball, and nearby skiing andplays back up the hill with water and OBaway from it all than Pinetop Country sledding for those who comelurking all the way from tee to green.Club. Our members have created a in the winter months. And withThe scoring records are an impressivespecial place where they can truly relax a calendar full of golf events,61 by pro John Dodd and a 62 byand have fun. family activities, and holidayamateur Mills Brown. parties, having a good timeThe affordability of theAT-A-is always at the forefront atmembership is another sideGLANCEPinetop, and that includesto Pinetop Country Club thatPinetop Country Club delicious food craftedbodes well for both currentPinetop, Arizonaby executive chef Patrickmembers and prospective(928) 369-4375Aftanas and his team.members. As Karen Murraywww.PinetopCC.comTROON MAGAZINE35'