The Boulders Resort is world-renowned as one of the finest golf resorts in the western United States. Nestled in the tranquil beauty of the high Sonoran desert, Boulders derives its name from the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations that dot the landscape. From the ancient Indians to the modern day vacationers who come to bask in the peace of a spectacular natural setting, all have been drawn to the vast serenity of the terrain and the precariously balanced boulders silhouetted against the Sonoran sky. Designed by Jay Morrish, the two 18-hole golf courses are built right into the desert foothills and framed by ancient saguaros. Known for their rugged beauty and challenging play, each hole is a scenic wonder and desert wildlife is often seen darting into the rough. The experienced staff offers professional instruction along with other recreational pleasures including tennis, a full service spa, a festive marketplace and five distinctive dining rooms, all surrounded by majestic natural beauty. No wonder The Boulders is a perennial winner of Golf Magazine's Golf Medal Award.