What golf tournament was in Marana, AZ this week?”
A spectacular day of golf is now complete after the First Round of the World Match Play Championship played at the new Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona. Brilliant sunshine, 87 degrees temperatures (with just 14 percent humidity) and good golf were on display. Before the matches began in earnest, I spoke with Wade Dunagan, executive director of the tournament. “Phenomenal attendance is expected all week,” Dunagan exclaimed. “It’s going to be off the charts. We have a new golf course, The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain and there is lot more room for expanded crowds. Sales are already at the level of last year and we are looking for that number to grow.” Dunagan was prophetic as 13,620 spectators attended the Tour’s only match play format event. The premises were packed with 520 members of the media. A note to golf fans across Arizona, daily tickets are available for purchase and I highly recommend taking the easy drive to Marana and seeing this first-class event. D
