[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Don’t let the summer heat get you down! It’s the perfect time to play golf as many courses feature reduced green fees. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is no exception with its Summer Six Pack promotion being offered again this year. If you plan to golf at least six times during the summer months, this is the package for you. For just $149 plus tax per person, you can play six rounds of golf with a cart on this championship course and six rounds on #miniDunes. The #miniDunes course is a 6-hole short course built directly into the practice facility floor of the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club and opens every day at 1pm excluding Mondays. You’ll also receive six beverages including beer or non-alcoholic drinks. There’s an optional $2 upcharge for select craft beers and liquors. Summer Six Pack participants also receive six Titleist ProV1 golf balls, 20 percent off their bill at the Arroyo Grille, and 10 percent off golf shop purchases. As you check in for your first round, you’ll receive your golf balls and punch card. New this year is a six-day booking window. Also, unlimited repeat packages are offered for the summer, so after you play six, you can purchase your next Summer Six Pack special. Book the Summer Six Pack as your first round by calling the Golf Shop at 480-367-8949, or online at the Summer Six Pack page. Don’t miss this fun summer special! While you’re at the golf course, visit the Arroyo Grille. It offers a vast menu and weekly specials of prime rib and a fish fry. It also features date night meals on June 23 to 24 and June 30. For $39 plus tax and gratuity, couples can enjoy a house salad with their choice of dressing, a choice of three entrees — tortellini chicken pasta, baked cod, or mojo pork medallions — and a chef’s choice specialty dessert to share. Call 480-367-8949 for information or reservations. If you’re a Troon cardholder, The Summer Six Pack is only $134 plus tax. If you’re not a Troon cardholder, you can become one online or by contacting the Golf Shop at 480-367-8949. The Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is a Troon course and features world-class golf in Maricopa. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is ranked number 5 in a “best course you can play” style ranking in Arizona by Golf Magazine. Add the Summer Six Pack special to your summer plans! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.
