DESERT HIGHLANDS GC

The high Sonoran Desert's natural arroyos and saguaro-studded hillsides create a target golf experience that demands precision over power, with elevated tees offering sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains. Jack Nicklaus carved strategic landing zones between desert washes and granite outcroppings, rewarding course management while punishing wayward shots with unforgiving desert floor lies. The signature par-3 15th plays downhill through a natural desert corridor, where club selection becomes critical as thermals rise from the valley floor throughout the afternoon round.