They shoot, they score! Arizona is home to some of the nation’s top sports team, athletes, and venues. Whether you’re looking for the best course to play a round of golf or the top professional player to root for here are AZFoothills.com readers top picks for sports in the Valley.
These are AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2019 contest winners. Winners will be featured in the April 2019 issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine, a tell-all guide to the best people and places in the Valley of the Sun, as chosen by its residents.
As a special thanks to the winners and those who helped them attain their Best Of status, a celebratory bash will be held in May 2019. Stay tuned for details on the fabulous fete!
Winners, download your 2019 Winners logo here and reserve space in the annual Collectors Edition here (email bestof@azfoothills.com by February 15, 2019 to confirm your placement).
THE WINNERS LIST: SPORTS
Best 19th Hole: Quintero Golf Club
Best Arizona Cheerleaders or Dance Team: ASU Spirit Squad and Dance Team
Best Clubhouse Spa: Encanterra
Best Custom Golf Clubs:Cool Clubs
Best Golf Clothing & Shopping: Apache Clubhouse at Desert Mountain
Best Golf Community: DC Ranch
Best Golf Instructor: Mike Malaska at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club and Las Sendas Golf Club
Best Private Club: Firerock Country Club
Best Pro Shop: Wigwam Golf Club
Best Pro Sports Team: Arizona Rattlers
Best Public Course: Quintero Golf Club
Best Putting Greens: Celebrity Greens
Best Sporting Event: Waste Management Open Phoenix Open
Best Sporting Goods Store: Road Runner’s Sports
Best Sports Venue: Chase Field
Best Spring Training Field: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
Favorite Arizona Coach: Kevin Guy, Rattlers
Favorite Arizona Pro Athlete: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Most Challenging Course: The Gold Course at The Wigwam
Most Philanthropic Athlete: Larry Fitzgerald, First Down Fund
Most Scenic Course: Quintero Golf Club
AFM Faves
Best Up-and-Coming Arizona Team: Phoenix Rising FC
