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Golf and a Little “Wagering” are Par For the Course!

Around the time the first Scot took a whack at a pebble with a bent stick, golfers have been placing wagers on who will come out on top. Gaming and golf have joined at the hip ever since.

While most play We-Ko-Pa for the incredible golf on Cholla and Saguaro – with or without anything riding on it – they’re also welcome to try their luck at the Fort McDowell Casino, located a par 5 away from the club.

Best Golf Casino Badge 350x212Recently, the golf/gaming experience at We-Ko-Pa received high marks from Golf Vacation Insider. And not only did they cite their own opinion, they “…hired a mathematician and statistician to combine the opinions from dozens of credible sources.”

They figured in rankings from golf media luminaries such as Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golfweek and Golf Odyssey in addition to rating services such as TripAdvisor and Yelp, and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

In the end, We-Ko-Pa earned a Platinum Award, defined by Golf Vacation Insider as:

“The best overall golf and gaming experiences. Bucket-list properties for golf travelers seeking a mix of top-quality golf, lodging, dining, gaming, and a variety of other activities.”

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