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DESERT HIGHLANDS GC

Scottsdale, AZ|Par 72|7,105 Yards|Slope 149

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WHERE IT RANKS#42in Phoenix— Ahead of Adobe Dam Family Golf Center, just behind Dove Valley Ranch Gc

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COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

SIGNATURE HOLE

#4Par 3 · 205 yards

A demanding par 3 that requires precision off the tee.

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Rating
72
Par
149
Slope
7,105
Yards
Public
Type
Public

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LOCATION

Desert Highlands Gc

10040 E Happy Valley Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA

Scottsdale, AZ

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LOCAL INSIGHTS

"A hidden gem worth the drive."

— Local Golfer

LIVE POLL

Best desert views in Phoenix?

COURSE CONDITIONS

Greens
Fairways
Pace

CONTACT

10040 E Happy Valley Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA

Scottsdale, AZ