Archives for June 2009

Cowboy College by Joe Szabo

June 29, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson encouraged Mammas, “Don’t let your babies grow up to be Cowboys”, but let’s face it- a man’s got to do what a man’s got to do. If your dream has always been to be a cowboy then Arizona’s Cowboy College is for you. Don’t be mistaken, this isn’t Hollywood Cowboy program, this is the real deal. “Students” at the college spend their first two days learning about their horse and their equipment, while riding, roping and shoeing. The next four days are spent living the life of a working ranch cowboy. The students work side by side with real cowboys on a genuine roundup.

This is a no frills experience, meant for those to willingly sleep under the stars and work themselves tired. For those who are looking to immerse themselves in a genuine experience of being a cowboy it is an unparalleled opportunity. For more information about this world famous experience visit: www.cowboycollege.com

As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or head to our website at www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

Golf Climate Scottsdale Golf – Got Weather? By Joe Szabo

June 22, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

One of the most important elements in great golf is climate. This is where Scottsdale really seals the deal. With a track record of over 330 days of sunshine per year is it any wonder that golfers find their way to Scottsdale on a regular basis? With winter temperatures averaging in the mid seventies and summer mornings cool and breezy you can easily understand why superlative gold conditions are the norm in Scottsdale.

When it comes to having “the whole package”, Scottsdale certainly delivers. With almost 200 high quality golf courses, all with close proximity and text book perfect temperatures on a regular schedule, Scottsdale is THE destination for golf in the United States.

For the residents that are lucky to call Scottsdale home, great golf is just one of the reasons why Scottsdale is the perfect place to live. If you are considering improving your golf game and your lifestyle by moving to the Scottsdale area, give The Szabo Group a call. We’ll be happy to show you what all the fuss is about!

Golf Proximity Scottsdale Golf – A Question of Drive Time by Joe Szabo

June 18, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Would you rather spend your drive time in the car or on the links? Scottsdale area golf offers you the finest in golf opportunities within close proximity. With almost 200 quality golf courses in and around Scottsdale, is it any wonder that you are never more than a half hour drive to first class golf, no matter where you are? anthem

The Far North area of Scottsdale offers The Boulders, Desert Mountain, and Racho Manana Gulf Club to name a few. On the North East side of Scottsdale, there’s Grayhawk and Kierland Golf Clubs among many others. Old Town Scottsdale and Central Scottsdale count The Phoenician and Talking Stick among their numbers. To the west there is Pebblebrook, Willowbrook as well as countless others. To the south you have the option of both Phoenix and Scottsdale courses. It is a veritable cornucopia of golf choices.

For more information about individual golf courses visit: https://www.scottsdalecvb.com/golf/public-courses/

Enjoy the abundance of award winning golf available in Scottsdale.

Golf Quantity Scottsdale – Too Much of a Good Thing? By Joe Szabo

June 15, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Shakespeare began a debate by asking “can one desire too much of a good thing?” Mae West ended the discussion centuries later by proclaiming, “Too much of a good thing – is WONDERFUL!” That certainly describes golf in Scottsdale. The sheer abundance of great golf available in Scottsdale is nothing short of wonderful. With almost 200 quality courses available in a wide range of skill levels you could easily devote your retirement to playing through Scottsdale. troon

Whether you prefer a desert course with natural obstacles or a traditional course of manicured fairway, you can easily find your heart’s desire in Scottsdale. The only possible negative is getting overwhelmed by the choices. Don’t despair. If you find yourself unable to choose visit: https://www.scottsdalecvb.com/golf/public-courses/ where each and every public golf course and school is outlined in detail. And remember there’s so much superior golf in Scottsdale, you really can’t go wrong no matter what you choose.

Some of our favorites include The Boulders Golf Club, The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Grayhawk Golf Club and the Kierland Golf Club (we love the Segway golf carts!)

Scottsdale Golf – The Creme de la Crème by Joe Szabo

June 11, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Arnold Palmer once said, “What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.” He could easily have been talking about Scottsdale. Heaven knows we are rich in wonderful art museums and award winning authors, but when it comes to golf courses Scottsdale is a veritable mecca. In golf there is something known as the big four: Quality, Quantity, Proximity, and Climate. Scottsdale, pardon the mixed metaphor, hits it out of the park on all four counts.

In terms of quality golf courses Scottsdale is virtually unparalleled. The sonoran desert terrain lends itself beautifully to the architecture of golfing, which is why the best golf course designers choose Scottsdale as their canvas. This list of Scottsdale golf course architects reads like a who’s who in golf: Nicklaus, Fazio, Palmer, Jones and Weiskopf.

As for awards, Scottsdale golf courses are renowned. Grayhawk’s Raptor and Talon courses have been ranked by Golf Magazine as among the “Top 10 Courses You Can Play in the U.S. Golf Digest voted Troon’s Monument course one of “The Best 18 Holes You Can Play”. In 2004 11 of the “Top 100 Golf Teachers in America” were from Scottsdale according to GOLF. The list of Scottsdale golf accolades in endless.

When it comes to quality Scottsdale Golf is top notch. Stay tuned to the Blog as we explore Scottsdale’s quantity, proximity and climate as they relate to golf.

Desert Botanical Garden by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

June 8, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo
There is rare beauty to be found in the desert. If you’re not sure, a day trip to Desert Botanical Garden will make you a believer. With the rare distinction of being accredited by the American Association of Museums, one of only 44 botanical gardens to share this high honor; Desert Botanical Garden offers a unique blend of nature and art with stunning results.

The Garden features over 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species across over 50 acres of outdoor exhibits. Situated among the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden is a unique opportunity to witness over 63 years of environmental stewardship. The vistas are breathtaking, the plant life is legendary and the intermingled art is nothing short of magnificent.

The Desert Botanical Garden also offers a wide variety of classes for patrons who wish to linger. Classes run the gamut, from Saguaro harvesting to flower photography and everything in between. There are specially designed classes for children, teens and adults. For more information on the Desert Botanical Garden or the classes they offer visit: https://www.dbg.org/index.php

Frank Lloyd Wright – Taliesan West by Joe Szabo

June 4, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Frank Lloyd Wright was undoubtedly one of the 20th Century’s greatest architects. His unique vision of melding architecture to a particular landscape is renowned. His reverence for nature and landscape are legendary. Is it any wonder that he chose Scottsdale as the place to build Taliesan West, which served as his home and workshop?

Taliesan West

Set in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains on over 600 acres of Sonoran Desert, Taliesan West remains one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most stunning masterpieces. The complex is open the public for guided tours of the buildings, desert walks and even moonlit tours through the gardens. No matter which tour you select you are sure the be delighted by the artist’s amazing talent at preserving the landscape while inhabiting it artfully.

For more information and tour times visit: https://www.franklloydwright.org/Home.html

Awakening the Artist Within at the Scottsdale Artists’ School By Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

June 1, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

With panoramic vistas of rich desert beauty surrounding Scottsdale, it is no wonder that there is a large artist’s community in residence. For those who want to nurture the artist within there is the Scottsdale Artists’ School. This unique school offers over 200 workshops a year, ranging from 3 to 5 days in length, perfect for someone wanting to take an artist’s vacation.

With over 140 visiting artists comprising the faculty, the Scottsdale Artists’ School has something to offer everyone. Classes on a wide variety of mediums are offered on a regular basis so whether your preference is acrylic, pastel, oil, watercolor or clay you’re sure to find a class that will appeal to you and your schedule. In fact the Scottsdale Artists’ School even offers plein-air painting classes. Each year thousands of students enjoy the adventure of painting in the open air the way Monet, Renoir and Homer did.

Founded in 1984 the Scottsdale Artists’ School is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization located in the Scottsdale Arts District. For more information about the school or to view the schedule of classes available currently, visit: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/