From the moment you first drive into our secure, gate-guarded community, you will have an immediate feeling that you have entered a charming small town… with big city amenities. You’ll be impressed by the variety of home styles available… the meticulousness with which the landscaping is maintained… the friendliness and approachability of everyone at Leisure World Arizona, from residents to staff.
Even though Leisure World Arizona has the look and feel of a beautiful small town, our Mesa location is convenient to local museums, restaurants, theaters, shopping and major league sporting events. Our centrally located Administration Building has a fully stocked library and is the place where you will find our friendly, expert staff of professionals. We are trained to serve you, to answer your questions and to help get you involved in whichever of our countless clubs, sports or activities appeal to you.
Once the physical beauty of Leisure World Arizona has captivated you, you can begin to appreciate more about the lifestyle available here. The breadth and scope of the activities that are offered – from small groups that share similar interests and hobbies to our phenomenal golf program – are unparalleled. And if getting involved in the management of your new community appeals to you, you are welcome and invited to take on a leadership position on your district and community boards.
Leisure World Arizona: the charm and intimacy of a small town with all the amenities and benefits of big city living.
Leisure World Arizona is like Disneyland for adults – more activities than you could possibly enjoy in just one day! You can choose the activity that precisely fits your mood! Feeling quiet and “indoorsy”? How about joining one of our many card games? Wanting to explore the local arts scene with a group of your friends and neighbors? How about an outing to see a musical or visit an art gallery? Take a class on Antique Clock Repair… learn to tap dance… throw some pottery! Participate in a computer class or play a friendly game of Bingo!
There are so many activities at Leisure World Arizona! What are the things you’d like to do with your leisure time? Chances are you’ll find like-minded friends here. Our professional Recreation Department is here to help you find the groups and facilities that interest you. Speaking of “facilities”, we are proud of our fully equipped recreation centers. If you want to be “on-the-go” . . . enjoy quiet time in the Library . . . play a friendly game . . . There is so much to enjoy in Arizona’s best place for for adult activities!
Whether you have been golfing for years… or if you’ve just been wondering what all the fuss is about… our two professionally designed and maintained courses provide some of the best golfing available in the Valley of the Sun. So, in addition to all the other amenities that a Leisure World Arizona lifestyle offers, you can play – or learn to play – the world’s most popular sport on either of our uncrowded, private courses… the best kept golfing secret in the Valley of the Sun!
Coyote Run Golf Course is a championship course, whose 18 holes span nearly 6500 yards. It has breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains and boasts numerous lakes, greens and gentle hills with lush, mature landscaping. Coyote Run is challenging enough for the most experienced golfers, but its wide fairways make it friendly to beginning golfers as well.
Heron Lakes Golf Course Leisure World’s shorter course (4024 yards) is perfect for golfers new to the game, while simultaneously being challenging enough to improve even the most skilled golfer’s short game. The narrower tree-lined fairways challenge golfers of all skill levels. The attractive golf landscaping and lakes blend into the immaculately maintained homes that adjoin the course.
No matter your level of proficiency – from novice to expert – we have a golf program for you! Leisure World Arizona is proud to host Men’s Golf, Ladies’ Golf, Couples’ Programs and Tournaments of all kinds. You can join our Men’s Day, Ladies’ Day, 9 and 18-hole options, match and medal play, golf luncheons – as many ways to get involved as you can imagine! Play one of our organized weekly rounds or participate in one of the many local, statewide and international tournaments, fundraisers and other challenging, fun events!
Travis Fish, our Director of Golf, is a Class-A PGA golf professional. Travis has been a 3 time recipient of Golf World Business Magazine’s, Best 100 Golf Shop Operations and was awarded Top 50 Public Course by Golf World Magazine. Travis is a strong player, accomplished teacher and a consummate promoter of the game of golf. He creates a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy the game of golf.
Travis is a sought after golf instructor and club fitter. He prides himself in keeping up with the latest developments in golf equipment and also continually looks for better ways to communicate and teach his students with the use of digital video and computer technology.
Teaching Philosophy
Travis’s teaching philosophy is to help students achieve and improve their swing dynamics, while at the same time gaining an understanding of how the golf club should perform. He believes that each student has their ideal swing based on their natural tendencies, physical strength and limitations. If the student can understand the dynamics of their golf swing and golf club then they will have a greater success rate at a quicker pace.
Travis has been able to take what he has learned from top instructors, as well as his own studies of the golf swing, to help golfers of all skill levels reach their golfing potential. He has helped numerous junior and high school players receive college scholarships and taught players of various skill levels, from the amateur to the professional.
“I believe that the instructor/coach’s responsibility is to share their enthusiasm for the game and help the student learn. I am a strong believer in setting goals (whatever they may be), this provides purpose and acts as a measuring tool for improvement.”
One of the very best features of a Leisure World Arizona lifestyle is that our residents have the opportunity to choose from a rich menu of activities. In terms of sports, this means you can participate in organized league play or casual “pick up” games of all sorts. Love to swim? Leisure World Arizona has an expansive, state-of-the-art Aquatic Center, beautiful swimming pools as well as a lap pool, and an entire slate of swim classes, friendly competition and “playtime” available for you! Residents are raving about our newly expanded tennis and pickleball courts!
