SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA is a golfers paradise, partially due to the weather, but even more so because of the quality and majestic beauty of the courses and the areas dedication to provide the nations finest golf resorts.
One course that stands out in the crowd with so many magnificent courses to choose from is The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain. It was declared “Best New Public Golf Course” by the Arizona Republic in 1996.
It had the distinction of being named best public golf course in 2006 by the Phoenix New Times and also #1 public golf course by Ranking Arizona Magazine, 2006 – 2007.
Located only minutes away from Scottsdale in the rugged McDowell Mountains of Fountain Hills, Eagle Mountain Golf Club radically interweaves its way through shaded box canyons and around majestic mountain peaks unique to this scenic corner of the Sonoran desert.
Eagle Mountain offers striking views into untouched desert landscape and area landmarks, such as Camelback and Red Mountain. The course offers 18 holes and four sets of tees and has a range of playing yardage from 5,065 to 6,800.
Eagle Mountain is not what you would normally expect from a typical desert course because many holes feature grass from tee to green. Another stunning feature is the natural box canyon. A lake comes into play on two holes. With four sets of tees, this course will challenge any skill level.
Another premier course not to be ignored is The Orange Tree Golf Resort. It is one of Arizona's finest luxury golf vacation destinations. At the heart of Orange Tree is a beautifully maintained Parkland-style 18-hole championship golf course, long considered one of Arizona's most renowned traditional golf courses.
At Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale you will also find a variety of dining and entertainment choices, over 14,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, a fitness center, a crystal clear pool amidst cascading waterfalls, towering palms and flower-filled gardens.
Designed in 1957 by Arizona legend Johnny Bulla, Orange Tree is has long been considered one of Arizona’s most renowned traditional golf venues. This PGA rated golf course boast 6,762 lush yards of tree-lined tranquil beauty and strategic challenges. The course par is 72, with a slope rating of 122 and a course rating of 71.3.
When you are looking for elegance and playability you have to look at The Camelback Golf Club. It features thirty-six holes of championship golf in a parkland setting that promises a demanding and dynamic adventure.
The 6,903-yard, par 72 Arthur Hills-designed Padre Course features multiple lakes, towering trees, subtle landforms and strategic bunkering to sharpen your game.
The Camelback Golf Club promises a knock-you-off-your-cleats golf experience, and the new Arthur Hills designed course is a classic course layout in lush splendor.
The 7,014-yard, par 72 Indian Bend Course offers lush palm- and eucalyptus-lined fairways, secluded bunkers, gently rolling terrain, and spectacular vistas.
The 36,000 square-foot pueblo-styled Clubhouse offers golfers an expansive golf shop, dining, meeting and banquet space, and the finest amenities in the Valley.
Scottsdale has so many wondrous courses to choose from. Narrowing down the choices is no easy chore. But Eagle Mountain, Orange Tree, and Camelback are three of the most luxurious and amazing courses you can find in the whole state of Arizona.
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Friday, October 19, 2007
Bond Types published by Legal Docs Online
There are many different kinds of bonds out there. Although they all have many similarities, they also have many elements that make them unique, and should you consider investing in bonds you should know the different kinds of investment options available and the level of risk and potential return on investments involved. Below is a breakdown of five of the most popular bond options available.
Junk bonds are bonds that the experts believe have a greater than average chance of being defaulted on. Also commonly known as high yield bonds they pay higher yields to bondholders because the borrowers have a poor credit rating.
Junk bonds have a bad reputation because back in the '80s, junk bonds were invented to enable smaller companies or big investors to use bonds and bond markets to finance and plan takeovers of large corporations, also in fact a famous study completed in1989 showed that 34% of junk bonds default.
They pay a higher yield simply because the risk is greater, and also the potential reward is greater as well, sometimes as high as 50% more. A risky investment unless you are bond savvy and able to take chances with your investment dollars.
A corporate bond simply put is a bond issued by a corporation. The term is usually applied to longer-term debt instruments, generally with a maturity date falling at least a year after their issue date. Sometimes, the term "corporate bonds" is used to include all bonds except those issued by governments in their own currencies.
Strictly speaking, however, it only applies to those issued by corporations. And corporate bonds are often listed on major exchanges and some corporate bonds have an embedded call option that allows the issuer to redeem the debt before its maturity date. A pretty safe long term investment option.
Treasury Bonds are government bonds issued by the United States Treasury Department through the Bureau of the Public Debt. They are the debt financing instruments of the U.S. Federal government, and are often referred to simply as Treasuries.
There are four types of treasury securities: Treasury bills, Treasury notes, Treasury bonds, and Savings bonds. All of the Treasury securities, with the exception of savings bonds are very fluid and are heavily traded on the secondary market. A low risk, but low gain solid investment option.
Municipal bonds, also known as munis, are debt securities issues by states and local governments looking to raise money to build new roads, schools or to pay for other programs. The interest paid to investors over the course of the muni is tax free at the federal level.
And, if the investor resides in the city or state that issued the debt, state and local taxes are normally waived as well. However, if you sell the muni for a profit, the capital gains from the sale are taxable. A low risk investment with tax advantages.
International bonds come in the same general types as those of U.S. issuers. Most foreign governments have a finance department similar to the U.S. Treasury that issues bonds.
These government bonds, sometimes known as sovereign bonds, are similar to any other bond; they pay interest at regular intervals, and at maturity, they pay the principal amount back to the owner. Most of these bonds are issued in the currency used by the country that distributes them.
Just as with American bond funds, there are risks. A rise in interest rates will bring down the price of an international bond fund. And a drop in the value of the foreign currency can also affect international funds. Some international bond funds can have returns as high as 14 percent or better.
Junk bonds are bonds that the experts believe have a greater than average chance of being defaulted on. Also commonly known as high yield bonds they pay higher yields to bondholders because the borrowers have a poor credit rating.
Junk bonds have a bad reputation because back in the '80s, junk bonds were invented to enable smaller companies or big investors to use bonds and bond markets to finance and plan takeovers of large corporations, also in fact a famous study completed in1989 showed that 34% of junk bonds default.
They pay a higher yield simply because the risk is greater, and also the potential reward is greater as well, sometimes as high as 50% more. A risky investment unless you are bond savvy and able to take chances with your investment dollars.
A corporate bond simply put is a bond issued by a corporation. The term is usually applied to longer-term debt instruments, generally with a maturity date falling at least a year after their issue date. Sometimes, the term "corporate bonds" is used to include all bonds except those issued by governments in their own currencies.
Strictly speaking, however, it only applies to those issued by corporations. And corporate bonds are often listed on major exchanges and some corporate bonds have an embedded call option that allows the issuer to redeem the debt before its maturity date. A pretty safe long term investment option.
Treasury Bonds are government bonds issued by the United States Treasury Department through the Bureau of the Public Debt. They are the debt financing instruments of the U.S. Federal government, and are often referred to simply as Treasuries.
There are four types of treasury securities: Treasury bills, Treasury notes, Treasury bonds, and Savings bonds. All of the Treasury securities, with the exception of savings bonds are very fluid and are heavily traded on the secondary market. A low risk, but low gain solid investment option.
Municipal bonds, also known as munis, are debt securities issues by states and local governments looking to raise money to build new roads, schools or to pay for other programs. The interest paid to investors over the course of the muni is tax free at the federal level.
And, if the investor resides in the city or state that issued the debt, state and local taxes are normally waived as well. However, if you sell the muni for a profit, the capital gains from the sale are taxable. A low risk investment with tax advantages.
International bonds come in the same general types as those of U.S. issuers. Most foreign governments have a finance department similar to the U.S. Treasury that issues bonds.
These government bonds, sometimes known as sovereign bonds, are similar to any other bond; they pay interest at regular intervals, and at maturity, they pay the principal amount back to the owner. Most of these bonds are issued in the currency used by the country that distributes them.
Just as with American bond funds, there are risks. A rise in interest rates will bring down the price of an international bond fund. And a drop in the value of the foreign currency can also affect international funds. Some international bond funds can have returns as high as 14 percent or better.
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