A Closer Look, Las Sendas Golf Club…is a monthly column written for the Up Close Publication by Las Sendas Golf Club. In this column, you will get an in-depth look at upcoming entertainment, dining and golf events. Our brand is our mission—to reach out to the community with entertainment, dining and golf events as your pathway to fun, recreation and a pleasurable lifestyle.
WHAT'S NEW?
The Las Sendas Golf Club is Winner of Two Amazing Awards
Top 25 Golf Courses in Arizona by Golf Advisor for 2014
Arizona is a competitive state for golf, particularly in Phoenix and Scottsdale, where there are 200-odd courses, in all shapes and sizes, from which to choose. Also unique to most of Arizona is the fact the experience is incredibly dynamic from season to season. From January through April, courses are expected to be in prime condition for snowbirds, and green fees are at their peak.
In the summertime, courses transition back to Bermuda grass, and do their best to keep the grass alive while also dropping rates to lure golfers willing to endure18 holes in 110-degree heat. In the fall shoulder season, courses often close for weeks to overseed and then grapple with the challenge of both growing new rye grass and keeping golfers happy, with wet fairways, cart path-only and all. No season is off limits in the 2014 Top 25 Courses in Arizona ranking. Golfers reviewed their experience year-round, not just in primetime.
We are very proud to announce that Las Sendas Golf Club is on the list of Top 25 Courses in Arizona.
Highest Ranked Golf Course for the Phoenix East Valley by GolfNow for this year.
GolfNow top-rated course lists are compiled by considering a number of factors, from reviews by actual golfers, including the overall star rating of a golf course and the total number of reviews.
This is the second award won by Las Sendas Golf Club—Highest Ranked Golf Course in the Phoenix East Valley—2015.
Sunday Fun Day — Las Sendas Residents
If you are a resident of Las Sendas, come on out to Las Sendas Golf Club, on Sunday, Aug. 23, and enjoy a great party. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the residents of Las Sendas for all your support. If you have not been to Las Sendas Golf Club before, this is a great chance to come out and see all the amazing programs and services we have to offer—restaurants, golf, banquets, golf instruction and much more.
- 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Free golf. To book your tee time, please call our Golf Shop at (480) 396-0440.
- 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Free food and games.
- Driving range games and instruction.
- BBQ hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas.
- Cash bar available.
- Ice cream, popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy.
- Raffle prizes.
- Activities for kids of all ages, such as bouncy houses, corn hole and face painting.
BEAT THE HEAT WITH AMAZING GOLF SPECIALS
August Golf Rates—Includes green fee, golf cart and practice balls
Our green fees are a smoking deal at $34.99 plus tax, Monday through Thursday.
Green fees are $39.99 Friday through Sunday. To get our best rates and other Internet specials, book online at www.lassendas.com.
Afternoon Green Fee Special with Food and Beverage Voucher
For those of you who can take the heat, after 1 p.m., we’re offering a golf special available seven days a week, from now until Aug. 27, 2015. Purchase a green fee for $29 after 1 p.m., and receive a $15 Food and Beverage voucher valid until Sept. 27, 2015.
Punch Pass
The five-round/$139 plus tax Punch Pass is back. Come purchase yours today. Expires on Sept. 27, 2015.
Summer Pass (unlimited golf special)
For only $399 plus tax, you can play unlimited golf for 30 days at Las Sendas. Offer expires on Sept. 27, 2015. Tee times can be made seven days in advance any time after 7 a.m.
Saving the best deal for last. For only $699 plus tax, you can play unlimited golf at Las Sendas, from Aug. 1 until Sept. 27, 2015. Offer expires on Sept. 27, 2015.
All of our rates include green fees, golf cart and practice balls.
LABOR DAY SALE
- 4 through 7
- Golf Apparel and Equipment on Clearance
- Come check out the Rock Bottom Prices.
- Spend $200 or more, and receive a Special Gift.
MEMBERSHIPS
Special Membership Offer—No dues for the rest of the summer
Join Las Sendas Golf Club now, and you don’t pay dues until Nov. 1, 2015. You can play golf and have all the member benefits, from now until the end of October 2015 free of charge. This applies to any of our membership categories, including the Proxy membership, of which there are only a few remaining. All we require is a deposit for any of our membership categories, and you can take advantage of this offer now. Please contact Wayne Crandall at (480) 396-4000, or send him an email at wcrandall@lassendas.com.
The membership categories:
- Proxy membership—no initiation fee. A single member has monthly dues of $590 or $690 per couple. There are only a few remaining.
- Non-refundable membership—requires just $15,000 as an initiation fee, monthly dues of $359 for the primary member, and another $118 to add the entire family.
- Fully refundable membership—required $45,000 as an initiation deposit, which is 100 percent refundable, and includes a free year of dues, as well as cart fees and a brand new E-Z-GO golf cart or Canadian On Par exchange rate. That’s more than $13,000 of value.
Las Sendas is growing, and we welcome our newest members at Las Sendas—Bruce Martin, Greg and Judy Kingery, Bill Burke and family, Gene and Fran Paja and family, Robb English and family, and Ken Acheson and family. We have members from Canada, Iowa, Arizona, Illinois and Washington. Come and join the fastest growing, award-winning golf club in the East Valley—Las Sendas.
THE VISTAS PAVILION
New – Chef’s Table
Saturday, Aug. 22—7 p.m.
The Garden Room, Vistas Pavilion
$49.95 per person
**Limited to 20 guests. So, reserve your seat early.
The Vistas Pavilion introduces The Chef’s Table, a new and intimate fine dining experience in our Vistas Pavilion Garden Room. Indulge in our fresh ingredients, carefully handled, lovingly prepared and joyfully served. Surrounded by our sunsets and our panoramic views, let us entertain you for the evening.
Our feature this past June was a tour of the Far East, and last month (July), Chef Robert Eckhardt dazzled another sold out event with culinary delights from the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western regions of the United States. To make a reservation, and to find out more about what our chef will be serving for our August event, call (480) 396-4000, or send an email to events@lassendas.com.
**Note: Due to popular demand, we will be continuing to host our Chef’s Table throughout the golf season. For future dates, please check our website at www.lassendas.com.
The Vistas Pavilion—Summer Special Event Package—$2,500 up to 100 Guests
The Vistas Pavilion at Las Sendas is pleased to offer the following Summer Special Event Package for celebrations, such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries booked and hosted in the months of August and September. The total cost is $2,500 (does not include tax and gratuity) and features the following items:
Reception
- Spacious 12-by-12 dance floor
- White, black or ivory tablecloths
- White, black or ivory napkins
- Votive candles on tables
- Cordless microphone with sound system for speeches and toast
- Projector and screen for slideshow
Hors d’oeuvres
- Antipasti skewer
- Stuffed pomodoro mozzarella cherry tomato
Italian Buffet Dinner
- Romaine with garlic herb croutons, shaved Parmesan and zesty Caesar dressing
- Chicken piccata—pan seared chicken breast with lemon caper butter sauce
- Baked ziti with zesty tomato sauce, Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese
- Seasonal vegetables
- Garlic bread
One-Hour Hosted Bar—Beer and Wine
Dinner includes water, coffee and tea
THE PATIO AND THE GRILLE
Happy Hour Offers New Extended Hours—3 to 8 p.m.
Starting Aug. 1, we are extending our Happy Hour from 3 to 8 p.m. We have drink specials, featuring craft draft beers, including Blue Moon, San Tan Devils Ale, Kilt Lifter, Stella, Slow Ride, Fat Tire and Modelo Especial.
Our chef has created numerous new yummy appetizers. Enjoy the prime rib sliders, fish tacos, crispy cauliflower, ahi tuna wraps (staff favorite) and pork nachitos. In addition, our all-time famous $5 burger is back.
Celebrate Labor Day
Join us on The Patio for a barbeque and live music to celebrate Labor Day on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The cost is $19.50 for adults and $14 for children. Reservations are accepted by calling (480) 396-4000, or by sending an email to events@lassendas.com.
NEW SUMMER SPECIALS
MON–Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Ragu: $15.95
TUE–Flatbread and a Bottle of Wine: $19.95
WED–Wine Down Wednesday: Half Price Wine–Most Bottles
THU– 10-ounce Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables: $17.95
Add Glass of Wine $3
FRI–Shrimp Fry: Crispy Shrimp, Fries and Apple Slaw: $16.50
SAT–Tender Beef Brisket, Roasted Potatoes, Summer Vegetables: $14.95
SUN–Pasta Night Special with menu created weekly: $14.95, Kids (6 – 12) $8.95
GOLF ACADEMY
THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER WITH GOLF
Want to take your golf game to the next level? The following is a Growing Greener Experience, from Las Sendas resident Ann Griffith.
“When we moved to Arizona, I pointed out to my husband that living in Las Sendas and not golfing was like living in a ski resort and not skiing. I had no clue about the game or even if I’d like it. When my husband, Art, gave me golf lessons for Christmas one year, I had to try golf, didn’t I?
To my surprise, I love golf. I love being outdoors, meeting new people, and, to my amazement, improving to an extent I never imagined possible. I have never been an athlete, and thought I would not be good at any sport. Golf has given me confidence that yes, I, too, can learn an athletic skill, while following that little white ball around the course. Thanks, Tracy Berman.
I was a beginning golfer, and Tracy took me to the next level on all aspects of the game. I learned how far I could hit each club, which, at the time, was a mystery to me. I improved my swing, which led to a big improvement in my confidence. After our initial lessons, I took more lessons a year later. Last month, I broke 90 for the first time ever. I recommend Tracy Berman every chance I get.”
If you want to experience The Grass is Always Greener with Golf, contact Tracy Berman, LPGA Teaching Professional, at tberman@lassendas.com, or call (602) 920-8208 for your golf lessons. An assortment of lessons, clinics and schools are offered for men, women and juniors.