Desert Forest Golf Club Carefree, Arizona
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.
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (7,180 yards, 81.2/146)
Course rating 9.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (6,064 yards, 76.4/139)
1,116 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Copper (4,765 yards, 69/123)
2,415 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 594 yards. 59 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 168 yards. 106 from the Copper tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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 Legend Trail Golf Club (Scottsdale), Mirabel Golf Club (Scottsdale), Whisper Rock Golf Club (Scottsdale), Terravita Golf Club (Scottsdale).
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.
How do you play Desert Forest Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Forest Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Desert Forest Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots 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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