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White Mountains Golfing

The communities of Arizona's White Mountains - Alpine, Eagar, Greer, Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low, Snowflake, Springerville, St. Johns, Taylor and the White Mountain Apache Reservation -  are home to some
of the Southwest's most affordable
and challenging golf courses, in temperatures that average 20 to 30 degrees cooler than in the desert regions.

There are eight public courses in the region. Each course has its own guidelines regarding reservations and dress code. Golfers should call to confirm availability and check on greens fees as they may vary slightly by season. Many of the courses include separate putting greens, driving ranges, pro shops, snack bars, and full service restaurants.

Alpine Country Club - (928) 339-4944 - Located two miles east of the junction of U.S. 190 and U.S. 180 in Alpine, this area is known as the "Alps" of Arizona. The golf course is the highest in the Southwest at 8,500 feet above sea level. Seasonal golfers meander down fairways that are surrounded by dense groves of aspen trees, blue spruce and ponderosa pines. It is a magnificent setting and the coolest summer golf course in the West. Fees range from $10 weekdays to $30 weekends including a cart.

Concho Valley Country Club - (928) 337-4644/(800) 658-8071 - Located off of S.R. 61 northeast of Show Low. This year-round, 18-hole, par-72 course has several tricky water hazards as a crystal-clear, spring-fed stream meanders through the entire course. Jack Snyder was the architect for this course built in 1963. Fees range from $20 to $33 depending upon season.

Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club - (928) 369-4531 - Located ¼ mile east of S.R. 260 on Buck Springs Road in Pinetop-Lakeside, this 18-hole executive course has a clubhouse with full restaurant and lounge. Fees range from $22 for nine holes walking to $49 for 18 holes with a cart.

River Run Golf Course - Opening Soon - Located in the Town of Eagar, is one of the few courses in Arizona that exists next to a natural flowing stream, the Little Colorado River. It's 18 holes, par 71, 6400 yards, include special attractions such as petroglyphs along the course and the original mill site of the grist mill used by the founders of the community. 

Show Low Country Club - (928) 537-4564 - This 18-hole, par-70 course is located on the west side of Show Low at the intersection of S.R. 260 and Old Linden Road. The course features grass fairways, bentgrass greens and a challenge for all golfers. Fees range from $12 for nine holes walking to $32 for 18 holes with a cart.

Silver Creek Golf Club- (928) 537-2744 - Located 5 miles east of Show Low and 7.5 miles north of S.R. 60 on Bourdon Ranch Road, this 18-hole championship golf course is noted as the 2nd best affordable golf course in Arizona. Silver Creek also features one of the finest practice facilities in the Southwest including a unique 19th hole for warm-up practice or playoffs. They offer group discounts, Stay & Play Packages, Senior Specials, Twilight Specials and PGA golf instruction. Fees range
from $20 to $58 and credit cards are accepted.

Snowflake Golf Course - (928) 536-7233 - Located in the high desert in the community of Snowflake at 90 N. Country Club Drive, this unique par-72, 18-hole course is open year-round. A second, 9-hole course has recently opened. Fees range from $18 to $20 including a cart rental. Senior and resident discounts are available. The Snowflake Community Golf Course honors the "Golf Card®" membership program, which entitles card holders to play the course twice per year for the cart fee only. A 7-day advance tee time reservation can be made at no charge by calling (800) 600-9033.

Torreon Golf Club - (928) 532-4653 - Located west of Show Low on S.R. 60/77 - the area that was most in danger from the fire -  Torreon is one of the area's most magnificent courses. Designed by Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, the club also features a full-service clubhouse, golf shop, locker room and fitness center. Public hours are Monday through Thursday afternoons on a space available basis and fees range from $60 to $100. Reciprocity is available seven days a week for most private club members.

There also are two private courses in the White Mountains Region - Pinetop Country Club and White Mountain Country Club. Both are 18-hole championship golf courses and may offer reciprocity to other country club members. Pinetop Country Club can be reached at (928) 369-2461. For information on the White Mountain Country Club, call (928) 367-4357.