Desert Forest Golf Club Carefree, Arizona

Carefree, AR Public Par 72 18 Holes 18 Tees

Desert Forest Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Carefree, Arizona, playing 7,180 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 81.2 and slope of 146.

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Course Overview

Type	Public
Holes / Par	18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s)
Length	7,180 yards
Rating / Slope	81.2 / 146
Tee Options	18
Location	Carefree, Arizona, USA
Coordinates	33.8219, -111.9006

Tee Options & Ratings

Tee	Yards	Par	Rating	Slope
Gold	7,180	72	81.2	146
Blue	6,816	72	79.2	141
Red	6,692	72	73.2	137
Black	6,514	72	77.6	137
Black/Silver	6,273	72	71.2	131
Silver	6,064	72	76.4	139
Green	5,606	72	74	131
Green/White	5,357	72	72.3	129
White	5,151	72	71.1	128
Copper	4,765	72	69	123
Gold	7,180	72	81.2	146
Blue	6,816	72	79.2	141
Black	6,514	72	77.6	137
Silver	6,064	72	76.4	139
Green	5,606	72	74	131
Green/White	5,357	72	72.3	129
White	5,151	72	71.1	128
Copper	4,765	72	69	123

Scorecard

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gold 81.2/146	404	456	168	441	464	371	530	231	533	3598	392	594	194	466	329	435	535	170	467	3582	7180
Blue 79.2/141	397	428	168	392	440	361	530	203	494	3413	392	573	194	449	309	378	523	170	415	3403	6816
Red 73.2/137	377	428	156	388	401	367	530	194	491	3332	390	571	175	440	329	368	505	165	417	3360	6692
Black 77.6/137	377	408	141	381	397	346	530	191	494	3265	371	553	169	416	297	368	514	159	402	3249	6514
Black/Silver 71.2/131	351	398	125	391	351	346	518	194	474	3148	360	553	169	393	253	349	496	150	402	3125	6273
Silver 76.4/139	351	398	127	376	351	295	518	173	474	3063	360	494	153	393	253	349	496	150	353	3001	6064
Green 74/131	276	346	127	366	351	295	464	147	431	2803	330	494	143	312	253	349	457	112	353	2803	5606
Green/White 72.3/129	276	346	127	366	311	295	404	147	431	2703	330	442	143	312	236	269	457	112	353	2654	5357
White 71.1/128	276	346	118	312	311	284	404	119	431	2601	330	442	143	312	236	269	413	102	303	2550	5151
Copper 69/123	276	328	106	312	311	252	370	119	361	2435	252	396	109	280	236	269	383	102	303	2330	4765
Gold 81.2/146	404	456	168	441	464	371	530	231	533	3598	392	594	194	466	329	435	535	170	467	3582	7180
Blue 79.2/141	397	428	168	392	440	361	530	203	494	3413	392	573	194	449	309	378	523	170	415	3403	6816
Black 77.6/137	377	408	141	381	397	346	530	191	494	3265	371	553	169	416	297	368	514	159	402	3249	6514
Silver 76.4/139	351	398	127	376	351	295	518	173	474	3063	360	494	153	393	253	349	496	150	353	3001	6064
Green 74/131	276	346	127	366	351	295	464	147	431	2803	330	494	143	312	253	349	457	112	353	2803	5606
Green/White 72.3/129	276	346	127	366	311	295	404	147	431	2703	330	442	143	312	236	269	457	112	353	2654	5357
White 71.1/128	276	346	118	312	311	284	404	119	431	2601	330	442	143	312	236	269	413	102	303	2550	5151
Copper 69/123	276	328	106	312	311	252	370	119	361	2435	252	396	109	280	236	269	383	102	303	2330	4765
Par	4	4	3	4	4	4	5	3	5	36	4	5	3	4	4	4	5	3	4	36	72
Hdcp	7	3	17	9	5	13	1	15	11		10	4	18	2	16	8	6	14	12

Which Tees Should You Play?

Quick Guide

Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.

Handicap 0-10: Gold (7,180 yards, 81.2/146)

The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 5, 530 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.

Handicap 10-20: Silver (6,064 yards, 76.4/139)

This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.

Handicap 20+: Copper (4,765 yards, 69/123)

From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 3 (106 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

Hole 7

Par 5 · 530 yards

Hdcp 1 · Fwd: 370y

Number 1 handicap hole. At 530 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.

Hole 12

Par 3 · 194 yards

Hdcp 18 · Fwd: 109y

The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 194 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.

Hole 11

Par 5 · 594 yards

Hdcp 4 · Fwd: 396y

The longest hole on the course at 594 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.

Hole 3

Par 3 · 168 yards

Hdcp 17 · Fwd: 106y

The shortest par 3 at 168 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.

Hole 13

Par 4 · 466 yards

Hdcp 2 · Fwd: 280y

The #2 handicap hole. A 466-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.

Nearby Courses

Desert Mountain Geronimo Golf Course

Scottsdale · Par 72 · Public

Whisper Rock Golf Club

Scottsdale · Par 72 · Public

Tatum Ranch Golf Club

Cave Creek · Par 72 · Public

Adobe Dam Family Golf Center

Glendale · Par 31 · Public

Gainey Ranch Golf Club

Scottsdale · Par 72 · Public

Camelback Golf Club

Paradise Valley · Par 72 · Public

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the slope and rating of Desert Forest Golf Club?

Desert Forest Golf Club has a course rating of 81.2 and slope of 146 from the back tees. From the Copper tees, the rating is 69 with a slope of 123.

How long is Desert Forest Golf Club?

From the back tees, Desert Forest Golf Club plays 7,180 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).

What is the hardest hole at Desert Forest Golf Club?

The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 530-yard par 5 from the back tees.

What tees should I play at Desert Forest Golf Club?

For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (7,180 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Copper tees (4,765 yards).

Is Desert Forest Golf Club public or private?

Desert Forest Golf Club is a public golf course in Carefree, Arizona. Tee times are available to the public.

What courses are near Desert Forest Golf Club?

Nearby courses include Desert Mountain Geronimo Golf Course (Scottsdale), Whisper Rock Golf Club (Scottsdale), Tatum Ranch Golf Club (Cave Creek), Adobe Dam Family Golf Center (Glendale).

Is there a yardage book for Desert Forest Golf Club?

Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Forest Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.

Does Desert Forest Golf Club have strokes gained data?

Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.

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