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A pitch shot away from the Arizona Golf House, Papago Golf Club hosted the 2025 Junior Golf Association of Arizona Awards Banquet presented by Troon at Evie’s Pavilion. The December 2 evening featured Gary McCord and Bob Tway, two PGA Tour professionals who entertained and informed the golf community in…

On the heels of a recent partnership between the Evans Scholars Foundation and Arizona State University, Evans Scholars now have the opportunity to enroll at ASU to reach their higher education goals. As soon as fall 2026, caddies from the local AZ Caddie and Leadership Academy will be encouraged to…

The November issue on Arizona Golf Insider hit the streets with a feature article about AAG President, Gregg Tryhus. Writer Cameron Morfitt tracks Tryhus from North Dakota to North Scottsdale where he, among other things, took on many tasks from developer and benefactor to visionary and advocate for the local…

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona’s Itty Bitty Open is set for January 17, 2026, at valley-wide locations. In its 38th year, this free event is open to children ages 3-5 years old. The event is conveniently offered at several locations across the Vally of the Sun. Now open for…

Recently announced by the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA), 20 high school seniors from the Grand Canyon State committed to play college golf in the fall of 2026. “Every year, it’s an honor to watch our junior golfers take next big step. Helping them prepare for college golf is…

On a slow weather day, Fox 10’s Cory McCloskey broke away from the studio to cover the grand opening of the Arizona Golf House on October 22. The local golf nonprofits who call the new golf house home kept the intrepid meteorologist busy showing him around the place during the…

Located at the municipal Papago Golf Club, the Arizona Golf House grand opening celebration will be held Wednesday, October 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. Hosted by the local golf nonprofits and associations who call it home, the event will be open to each organization’s supporters, members, students, friends and…

Thank you to Fox 10 Phoenix for dropping in on a rainy Saturday, October 27, to cover the Girls Golf Day hosted at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills golf course. Cori Matheson, executive director of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf – Phoenix, previewed the 12th annual event open to all girls ages 3-18…

Another rewarding opportunity for veterans to experience the benefits of golf has recently been announced with a partnership between the Southwest PGA Foundation and the American Heroes Foundation, a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization for veterans and first responders. American Heroes Foundation operates the American Heroes Golf Tour, which serves as the…