TTeri golfingoday - since it was going to be around 80 degrees, my husband and I went along with some friends to play golf. Now, just to make sure you all understand, I am what is affectionally referred to as a "duffer."  That means a beginner and not good. We had attended a Boy Scout Charity/Auction where we bid on and won four tickets to play at ASU KARSTEN.  We did good!

We had heard it was a challenging course with lots of hills and sand traps, slopes and narrow fairways. My husband, who has been playing for many, many years told me when we returned home, that it was the most challenging golf course he's ever played on - NOW he tells me. ;-) I LOVED it!!! I wasn't good, but it was so much fun.

It was a five-hour golf game with lots of walking over little knolls and hills and chipping out of sandtraps, but it was wonderful. You know what I really liked? As we drove up, these guys in knickers came running up to take our golf bags out, put them onto carts and had them at the ready!!! I met a winter visitor from Chicago who was loving our weather. It was a spectacular day, and though I hit more than my share, it was wonderful.

Check out the link, it has all of the information you'll ever need to know - and be warned - it is a tough course!!! ;-)

Pepper

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21 Comments on ASU Karsten Golf Course!!! Tempe, Arizona

Ok OK....way jealous! I have played Karsten, but it's been a long time. I heard then it was a tough course and not very forgiving, I don't recall it was years ago! I am game to play it again however! Glad you had a fun day, it was gorgeous.

03/10/2008 09:43 PM by Gilbert Arizona Real Estate - Candace Robinson (HomeSmart )


I am jealous.  I have not been able to get out and play for months.  I am glad you had a greate time. AJ

03/11/2008 12:18 AM by Alan 'AJ' Nisen California Contra Costa Mortgage Officer (A Large Bank in America)


Candace, okay, okay, we'll go and play. It was quite a challenge, trust me. ;-)

AJ, I go out at least once a week so I can get my body memory down!! Gotta Practice, and we go to the driving range two/three times a week.

Pepper

03/11/2008 12:36 AM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


Teri sounds like a great day for you on the course.  I'm not a golfer, but took a few lessons awhile back and loved it.  I would definitely like to learn and get out there.  It sounds like so much fun every time I here someone talking about it.  Go do it again!

03/11/2008 12:54 AM by Linda Sanderson (Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific)


Teri- You will get more google juice if you change your title to the name of the course first followed by Tempe Arizona. 

03/11/2008 01:01 AM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)


Teri~80 degrees? You lucky girl! I have spring fever so bad and our weather is warming up, but I think a visit to Mesa sounds great. My dad is an avid golfer and would love this course. Enjoy your week!

03/11/2008 05:12 AM by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City)


Hi Teri,
What a wonderful way to spend a day and 80 degrees is just perfect!  The first 80 degree day we have will be an outdoors day for me.

03/11/2008 08:28 AM by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)


Linda, I hadn't played in years, but last year decided I needed to take the time to play. My husband loves it and has always wanted me to go out with him. Now I'm doing it.....I am, however, exhausted today!!!

Katerina, you little angel......thank you so much for leading me to the water!! Obviously I still hadn't gotten it, but I will, I will. Is this better?

Pepper

03/11/2008 10:58 AM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


Julie, come on down! Yup, 80 - and it's supposed to be there today as well.

Cynthia, it was definitely a perfect day!! Not a cloud, a nice breeze and beautiful. Love those days!!

Pepper

03/11/2008 11:00 AM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


Teri--80 degrees and sunny....And I was excited that it was 40's and sunny here. :)

03/11/2008 11:24 AM by Teri Eckholm, Realtor® Anoka County MN (Keller Williams Premier Realty)


Teri, I'll bet. I've been watching on the news and seeing that the midwest and eastern portion of the US has been lambasted with rain, sleet, snow and more. We'll be into Spring very soon now. I do love the 70's and 80's though. Been a long, cold winter for us this year. Seriously. ;-)

Pepper

03/11/2008 11:57 AM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


Teri ~ Golf is something that I am interested in.  I do pretty well at the range, but the one time I played on a course, I didn't do very well.  Maybe lessons? ; )

03/11/2008 06:05 PM by Kathy Passarette, L.I. Staging/Decorating (Creative Home Expressions)


Kathy, great idea. Before I played - for real - I took one lesson so I could start to learn the "right" way. I didn't want to have to undo lots of bad habits. Then, just this month I've started taking lessons to build on the first. I don't play well, but I am getting more "good" shots which is encouraging. Go for it, it's so much fun.

Pepper

03/11/2008 09:06 PM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


Teri, I had a friend buy me golf lessons and wow it is harder than it looks.  So congrats on pursuing a difficult course. 

03/11/2008 10:28 PM by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)


Love this post Teri! I have played Karsten several times and agree, it can be a challenge. The par 3 with water on the right has cost me a few bucks. :-) This time of year, it doesn't matter if you shoot 70 or 170, the weather sure makes for an enjoyable day! Glad you had fun.. Now, as far as you and Candace getting out there, please let me know if you two need a caddy. That sounds like fun. :-)

03/12/2008 12:09 AM by Nick Bastian - Tempe, AZ Real Estate Agent (Realty Executives)


Teri:

Sounds like you had fun and did a very good deed. Golf is fun. I have been playing for 10 years now and I am still a duffer. Ha.

03/12/2008 12:12 AM by Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes)


Marchel, It IS hard, but it's so much fun. Just hitting good ones now and then are reward enough for me right now. I'll get better, trust me. ;-)

Nick, when Candace and I get together, you are more than welcome to caddy for us - huh Candace? Anyway, I probably will just settle for executive courses from now on - and only nine holes. I'm still trying to catch up from my day "out" yesterday. ;-)

Alan, I love spending time with my husband. I suppose I'll always be a duffer, but I plan to improve.

Pepper

03/12/2008 12:52 AM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


Terri First let me tell you I am envious of your weather. I can't wait till our long winter here in Mass is over! I have only played golf a handful of times and would be on your duff team :) Nice job in featuring a great golf course.

03/12/2008 07:31 AM by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)


Bill, oh, but you do live in a beautiful area nonetheless. I do not, however, envy your cold weather. ;-) Glad you dropped by, and you are welcome anytime to our duff team. ;-)

Pepper

03/12/2008 04:29 PM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


Golf is a great walk ruined by a little white ball. Or so goes the expression. Lucky for us, we live near a lot of great walks.

03/15/2008 02:08 PM by Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor®, ABR, TRC (Gentry Realty)


Chuck, yep, you are right - but not always ruined. I love to chase that little critter around. ;-)

Pepper

03/15/2008 03:01 PM by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)


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