Golfing

GREAT GOLFING

Year-round golfing is a popular pastime in the desert. The winter months offer an avid golfer moderate temperatures which makes anytime of the day a good time to hit the golf course. During the warmer temperatures of summer early morning and evening golf is popular. A number of golf courses, municipal, private and public are available with a variety of skill levels.

All local courses have full service pro shops, offering the latest in golf equipment and attire. Rates vary depending on the time of year and are normally lower during the summer months. Most of the courses also offer special packages or twilight rates. The following is a list of golf facilities in the area:

MOJAVE RESORT GOLF CLUB
Located at 9905 Aha Macav Parkway just across the river from Mohave Valley near the Avi Resort and Casino.
The 18-hole, par 72 championship course features lush fairways and four sets of tees at each hole, providing a suitable level of difficulty for players of all skill levels. Included are 89 strategically placed bunkers, wide friendly fairways and greens. Included with the green fees are use of an electric car and unlimited use of driving range (balls included).
For more information or to reserve tee times call: 702-535-GOLF (4653), http://www.mojaveresortgolfclub.com/.

CHAPARRAL COUNTRY CLUB
The public nine-hole course is located at 1260 Mohave Drive in Bullhead City. The traditionally styled course with a great mixture of three and four par-holes has a personalized "private country club" feel and is affordable enough for any golfers budget. For locals there are two annual tournaments, one is the prestigious and coveted Presidents Cup Club Championship.
For more information or to reserve a tee time call 928-758-6330.

WILLOW SPRINGS GOLF COURSE
Located at 8011 South Highway 95 in Mohave Valley offers a nine-hole, par 27 course with water hazards and separate tee locations for the back nine.
For information call 928-768-4414.

DESERT LAKES GOLF COURSE
Located at 5835 South Desert Lakes Drive in Fort Mojave is an 18-hole, 72 par course with a traditional design that can challenge the best professionals and a novice as well as providing a true test for a fun-filled day of golf. Desert Lakes features the only water driving range in the area with floating golf balls and island targets.The clubhouse features a restaurant and grill including patio dining overlooking the golf course. Small banquet facilities are  lso available. The course is open to special events tournaments including the ladies PGA West tour and hosts its own American Gold Tournament.
For information or to make reservations call 928-768-1000. You can also contact via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

RIVERS EDGE GOLF COURSE
Located at 144 Marina Drive in Needles, California, this course caters to golfers of all skill levels with its challenging scenic par 71, 18-hole championship course. Two certified PGA professionals, Tom Russell and J.C. Bacon, are in staff to give lessons. The course provides a  lighted driving range, practice putting and chipping greens, pro shop, snack bar and lounge.
For more information log on to http://www.golfneedlesca.com/ or call 760-326-3931 or 866-808-9136.

LAUGHLIN RANCH GOLF CLUB
Located at 1360 William Hardy Drive in Bullhead City is open to the public. Enjoy this par 72 and over 7000 yards of first class golf, practice facilities and GPS Units. Head Golf Professional Matthew W. Valen, 928-754-1243. See  their website at http://www.laughlinranch.com/

EL RIO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Located in Mohave Valley, Arizona this 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Matt Dye, is going to be  surrounded by a master-planned community of custom golf course homesites, off course homesites and patio  homes in gated community. El Rio Country Club will feature a 6,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with full-service pro shop, restaurant and bar The golf course is designed for all  levels of golfers with wide fairways and four sets of tees. Desert landscaping borders the golf course to enhance the beauty of the property and to ensure the safety of private property and to offer additional privacy. Great golf programs are available by contacting Rob Charland. Visit their website at http://www.elriocountryclub.com/ or Ken Stewart, Director of Golf Operations and General Manager for information 928-788-3150. For real estate information contact Hoover Quality Homes at 888-389-2445 or 928-704-1122.

LOS LAGOS GOLF CLUB
The newest golfing facility in the area is an 18-hole championship course designed by Ted Robinson. With the Black Mountains as its backdrop, the par 72 course is located at Boundary Cone Road about 1 1/2 mile east of Highway 95 in the heart of Mohave Valley. Visit the Web site at http://www.cieloloslagos.com/ and click on Golf Club. Call 928-768-7778

RIVERVIEW RESORT GOLF CLUB
This course offers a challenging nine hole, par 3 course. Annual and quarterly memberships are available. Open dawn to dusk, the course is located at 2020 Ramar Rd. in Bullhead City. Call 928-763-970

Hunting and Fishing

HUNTING & FISHING
Autumn offers some of the southwests best morning dove hunting. Hunters from California and Arizona invade the valleys desert land and farms September first. Quail season opens October 10. Arizona also has big game hunts throughout the fall. Elk are prolific in the White Mountains, a few hours northeast of Mohave Valley. Deer, bighorn sheep and buffalo are also hunted. Big game hunts are conducted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Tags are issued during a summer drawing.

Fishing is available in the Colorado River and in Lake Mohave. Boats are handy, but shore fishing is just as effective.
Topock Marsh, a part of the Colorado River, within the valley, is popular for large mouth bass, year-round. Striped bass have become an area legend, fished mostly in the river, the tasty bass have been recorded as heavy as 60 pounds. Fishermen claim the hotter it gets, the bigger the striper. Rainbow trout, catfish and crappie are also fished in the area.

Permits for hunting and fishing on lands of the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe are available at the Long Lake Ranger Station (928-330-3000.) The Long Lake station is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (AZ time) and some week ends. On weekends when the station is closed permits may be purchased from the Fort Mojave Tribal Police Department. They may be reached at 928-346-1521. Hunting licenses are now available at the Needles Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. Call 760-326-7000 for more information. 

Organizations

4-H
Kingman
928-753-3788

American Legion
Laughlin
702-299-1510
Bullhead City
928-763-0305
Golden Valley
928-565-4545

Boys & Girls Clubs
Fort Mojave
928-788-1810
Bullhead City
928-763-1411
Mohave Valley
928-346-2582

Elks
Bullhead City
928-758-2408
Needles
760-326-3412

Kiwanis
Fort Mojave
928-704-2676
Bullhead City
928-763-3642

Moose
Bullhead City
928-763-1860

Rotary
Bullhead City
928-715-5910
Needles
760-326-3220
    
Scouting
Boy Scouts
928-768-1569
Girl Scouts
928-768-1569

VFW
Bullhead City
928-758-7808
Golden Shores
928-768-3033
Mohave Valley
928-788-3202
Laughlin
702-301-1592

Eagles
Needles
760-326-2599

Recreation and Sports

Baseball (Little League)
Mohave Valley
928-768-2714

Needles
760-326-4637

Pop Warner
Football & Cheerleading
Regional
602-717-8737

Skateboard Parks
Mohave Valley
928-346-2582
Needles
760-326-2814

Equestrian
Mohave Valley Riding Club
928-768-8179
Aha Macav Boys & Girls Club
928-346-2582

Soccer (AYSO)
Mohave Valley
928-763-9767
Needles
760-326-3899
Bullhead City
928-763-9767

Swimming
Bullhead City
928-763-0159
Needles
760-326-2814