Seven Canyons Golf Course is located in Sedona in Arizona. It’s one of the most scenic golf courses in the Grand Canyon State.
The javelina is also found in this community, but it’s more common to find them in the southern parts of Arizona. It looks like a pig, and it belongs to the family of peccaries which are hoofed mammal. The javelina has long, stiff hair and sharp teeth. It’s best to avoid them, as with all wildlife.
Javelinas are more active at night. They are also known for digging up turf, as they did recently at Seven Canyons.
The assistant superintendent of Seven Canyons uploaded a video to X that showed the destruction inflicted by the javelina squadron on the Tom Weiskopf’s design.
Come with me to my course check (I mean carnage) this morning. Herds of javelina are destroying what should be the most beautiful course in the nation. Please pass along any contact information you may have in the AZ state government that could help us. pic.twitter.com/XftywHtVCf
Em Casey (@emcaseyturf October 22, 2020 HTML0
The course opened in 2003 and is ranked 178th out of Golfweek’s Top 200 Residential Courses. The facility has a 20,000 square foot practice area that includes two levels and 20 hitting stations.
The Arizona State Department of Game and Fish website states:
- Sometimes, the department will remove javelinas that have caused extensive property damage or are aggressive towards humans. This is only a last-resort solution. To prevent future problems, it’s important to take steps to eliminate attractants.
- Javelinas are considered a large game species.
- Even if the animals are causing problems, it is illegal to harm or kill them, unless strict legal provisions have been followed.
- Trapping javelina is illegal.
Seven Canyons has a membership, but you can get tee time if stay at the Enchantment Resort and rent a townhouse.
