THE LOCATION IS LEGENDARY.
YOUR EXPERIENCE WILL BE TOO.

By TOM DRAPER,
Associate Publisher

Vacationing at The Wigwam is a truly classic experience. This Arizona treasure was established in the 1930s, a time when golf courses did not get built through dense housing developments, and certainly not with tight, target fairways. At the Wigwam, the golf courses have remained at the top of the list. This jewel of the desert is among the Southwest's last remaining golf resorts built for a pure golf experience. Canals, streams and lakes cascade through the journey. The shadows cast on greens and bunkers are from majestic parkland trees, not multi-story resort buildings.

Originally built in 1918 as a retreat for visiting executives from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa opened to the public in 1929 and has been able to delightfully retain its historic charm. Guests today experience the rebirth of a Legend with more than $20 million in additions and renovations throughout the resort in the last three years. Operated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide as part of The Luxury Collection the casita-style resort features elegantly appointed guestrooms, 54 holes of championship golf, the luxurious Red Door Spa and delightful dining options offering superb cuisine and award-winning service.

The Wigwam is located 25 minutes west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix’s burgeoning West Valley.

The Wigwam's three 18-hole championship golf courses offer a diversity that cannot be matched by any other Arizona resort. Here, the golf enthusiast has their pick of not just one or two courses, but three 18-hole courses - 54 holes of championship golf including two courses designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. And, in true Wigwam style, each course – The Gold, The Blue and The Red offers a unique challenge that adds spice and variety to one's stay at this timeless and relaxing retreat.

The resort is a treasured landmark in the southwest that celebrates the historic spirit of the old west. Free of distractions, the Wigwam blends the best of traditional luxury with the charm of Authentic Arizona. Nestled in a residential retreat setting, the resort features 331 casitas, including 72 suites, crafted from traditional territorial adobe architecture surrounded by lush landscaped walkways, fragrant citrus tree-lined enclaves and floral and rose gardens. Currently celebrating 80 years as an Authentic Arizona destination, the Wigwam with the latest in award winning amenities, including the AAA Four Diamond-rated Red's Steakhouse, the Signature Red Door Spa and the Southwest's only 54 holes of championship golf are reasons enough why this resort has proven a timeless favorite of vacationers and locals alike.

Experience one of only two AAA Four Diamond rated steakhouses in Arizona at the award-winning Red’s Steakhouse, where savory prime dry aged steaks are aged up to four weeks and then grilled at 1600 degrees for the most succulent flavor and texture. The Steakhouse recently unveiled a fresh menu to expand its offerings. From Chilean Sea Bass and Australian Lamb Chops to Heirloom Tomatoes and Cotija and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Brownie, Red’s Steakhouse offers an unforgettable meal for all tastes.

Breakfast classics are given a unique 'Authentic Arizona' twist at The Arizona Kitchen. Enjoy sumptuous Arizona Kitchen specialties such as Cowboy Hash or Sweet Potato Waffle while surrounded in "refined Southwestern intimacy" in the cozy dining room and exhibition kitchen. Open for breakfast and lunch.

At The Grill at The Wigwam you can dress up or just play it casual. Overlooking the acclaimed 18th green of the legendary Blue Course, The Grill offers a selection of casual American favorites. Patio dining features spectacular views of the Blue and Gold Courses and is a perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm with food service/lounge until 9:30 pm

Additional amenities at the resort include a Jim McLean Golf School, nine illuminated tennis courts and three very inviting and spacious swimming pools.

For more information, call 1-800-327-0396 or (623) 935-3811 or email: Info@wigwamresort.com.