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Despite entering its eighth year of drought and facing what authorities
are labeling a huge water issue, the US desert state of Arizona
is home to 270 thriving golf courses in the Phoenix valley. Hosting
September's Living Golf from the Phoenician Club, CNN’s Becky
Anderson explores how clubs can operate in such a harsh climate.
The show airs on 15 ,22 and 29 September at 6 pm.
As many golfers are now turning to yoga to improve their flexibility
and spiritual edge, Becky joins their twists and turns in a masterclass
at the Phoenecian Club to see just how it can help. Jack rabbits
and rattlesnakes are commonplace at the Phoenecian Club but on the
other side of the world near Melbourne, Australia, it’s another
story. Kangaroos rule the fairways, greens and tees here and they
do not move for anybody. Nevertheless the game goes on.
Private jets, chauffeurs and limousines and butlers are the norm
for club where members pay an enormous annual fee to enjoy these
privileges. Their clubhouse is in Scotland’s St. Andrews but they
belong to many exclusive courses around the world, only one of which
is the famous ‘Old Course’. Becky samples golf’s high life and joins
their high society as she jets to Scotland with members of the 'Finest
Golf Clubs of the World'.
Bernard Gallacher, a former Ryder cup captain of Europe who is
now enjoying life on the European tour senior circuit, also shares
with viewers some crucial tips from the bunker.
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