b'EDITORS NOTEvolume 12, issue 6W I N T E R W O N D E R Snovember / december 2021WEVE BEEN RUNNING an annual winter cover story on Troons best Arizona facilities for a number of years now, and while some things excitingly change, manyEDITORIALthings stay delightfully the same.editorial directorIn the excitingly change category is a broad upgradingGeorge Fuller of conditions at Eagle Mountain Golf Club, a new lodginggeorge808fuller@gmail.comoption at Longbow Golf Club, and a new Nicklaus Designtroon advisory boardcourse in the mix at Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club. Brett Brooks, Cyndi Bush,In the delightfully the same categoryandJulia Kelly, Clinton Norris, Kris Straussby that I mean the same high level of service,creative directoragronomic excellence, and crowd-pleasingKevin Gilbertamenitiesare the stellar facilities at TroonLIVE A LITTLE contributing editorNorth Golf Club, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, Boulders Resort & Spa, The PhoenicianOR A LOT! ITSTom MackinGolf Club, Golf Club of Estrella, The Westinsection editorsKierland Golf Club, Lookout Mountain GolfBEEN A LONGJoelle Creamer (dining) Club, and Whirlwind Golf Club.Joey Hanf (tennis) And in the if youve not played it youre missingYEAR, SO TREATScott Kramer (equipment & apparel)out category is Wickenburg Ranch Golf & SocialYOURSELF ANDcontributing writers / photographers / illustratorsClub, where seclusion and serenity go hand-in- Aidan Bradley Dick Durrance, Russell Kirk,hand with a very enjoyable golf experience inYOUR LOVEDKevin Murray, Dave Sansom, Paul Severnthe high desert an hour northwest of Phoenix.The issue also features one of the regions hiddenONES. BUSINESSgem private clubs, Pinetop Country Club, in the White Mountains. A recent clubhouse renovation accentuated the cathedralpublisherceilings and rustic charm of the club, a cherished getaway for members in theRichard E. Holcomb Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. dickholc@bellsouth.netWe also visit Baha Mar, in Nassau, Bahamas, an elegant destination with a Jackfcp operations managerNicklaus Signature golf course, two hotels, memorable beaches, gaming, andMelissa Miller countless hours of fun.Live a littleor a lot! Its been a long year, so treat yourself and your loved ones. Copyright 2021 by Flagship Custom Publishing. ISSN 2157-8656. All rights reserved. Contents may not Enjoy the holiday season! be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without written permission from Flagship Custom Publishing, 1416 George Fuller, Editorial DirectorNW 46th St., Suite 105-223, Seattle, WA 98107. Gfuller@earthlink.net Troon Magazine is published by license with Troon by Flagship Custom Publishing, LLC. Editorial inquiries should be directed to: george808fuller@gmail.com4TROON MAGAZINE'