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rescott, Arizona, is routinely
listed as one of the most desir-
able leisure spots in the country
and no small part of that is
Talking Rock, a private master-planned
community and its highly acclaimed
golf course.
But unlike many private, gated com-
munities that feature a golf course as
a prime selling point, the course at
Talking Rock had priority.
"There are places where
homes are visible, but
they're set back 50 yards
from the course," said Gen-
eral Manager Jim Leisenring.
"The developer gave [golf course
designer] Jay Morrish the first chance to
route the golf course the way he wanted,
and any land developed after that had to
fit into his vision. So while there are
homes, this is not a course where you
feel surrounded."
Prescott is located about 100 miles
southwest of Flagstaff and 100 miles
north of Phoenix. At 5,000 feet, it rarely
gets above 90 degrees in the summer and
while it gets some snow in the winter,
the course is open year-round.
"And there is so much peace and
quiet," Leisenring said. "No traffic, none
of the hustle and bustle. All the things
you'd want for a second home or place
to retire."
The course plays 7,350 yards from the
tips, but seven sets of tees allow the
course to play as little as 5,100 yards. And
it's easily walkable, something "that is
rare for a residentially driven golf
course," Leisenring said.
There are 1,500 home sites in the com-
munity and while only about one in
three residents is driven by golf, Leisen-
ring said, the golf course is more than an
amenity – it's the centerpiece.
The Arizona Ranch-style clubhouse is
a community hub, both for its dining
and its on-site coffee shop, which also
serves as a small general store.
"Our club is 20 minutes to town, so if
you're up here for the weekend or some
friends are coming over, and you need a
quick gallon of milk or a quick breakfast
sandwich, it's a great convenience,"
Leisenring said.
Talking Rock also offers two tennis
courts, an 11,000-square-foot fitness cen-
ter and a swimming pool. It's also ide-
ally located for a myriad of outdoor pur-
suits, including a series of hiking trails.
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›› Talking Rock offers a
variety of homesites and
custom homes to fit every
style of living. CLICK HERE.
›› CLICK HERE for a
hole-by-hole photo tour
of the golf course at
Talking Rock.
Open spaces are par for
the course at Talking Rock.
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