Desert Highlands Golf Club Scottsdale, Arizona
Desert Highlands Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Scottsdale, Arizona, playing 7,105 yards from the Nicklaus tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 149.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,105 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 149 |
| Tee Options | 14 |
| Location | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.7205, -111.8714 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklaus | 7,105 | 72 | 73.7 | 149 |
| Highlands | 6,957 | 72 | 73.1 | 145 |
| Palmer | 6,737 | 72 | 72.1 | 142 |
| Member | 6,512 | 72 | 71.1 | 135 |
| Player(F) Palmer(B) | 6,509 | 72 | 70.9 | 136 |
| Player | 6,288 | 72 | 70.3 | 131 |
| Gentlemen | 5,981 | 72 | 68.9 | 127 |
| Watson | 5,772 | 72 | 67.8 | 125 |
| Red | 5,387 | 72 | 66 | 122 |
| Green | 5,008 | 72 | 64.2 | 119 |
| Short Course | 3,878 | 72 | 63.1 | 110 |
| Back Combo | 5,565 | 72 | 72.2 | 136 |
| Front Combo | 5,214 | 72 | 70.4 | 127 |
| Short Course | 3,878 | 72 | 63.1 | 110 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklaus 73.7/149 | 350 | 580 | 450 | 205 | 419 | 428 | 188 | 444 | 564 | 3628 | 406 | 563 | 173 | 394 | 418 | 144 | 242 | 574 | 563 | 3477 | 7105 |
| Highlands 73.1/145 | 350 | 514 | 450 | 205 | 402 | 428 | 176 | 444 | 564 | 3533 | 406 | 545 | 162 | 378 | 418 | 136 | 242 | 574 | 563 | 3424 | 6957 |
| Palmer 72.1/142 | 334 | 514 | 407 | 176 | 402 | 412 | 176 | 436 | 559 | 3416 | 400 | 545 | 162 | 378 | 397 | 136 | 220 | 568 | 515 | 3321 | 6737 |
| Member 71.1/135 | 334 | 514 | 398 | 168 | 389 | 412 | 125 | 403 | 559 | 3302 | 358 | 534 | 140 | 378 | 387 | 136 | 194 | 568 | 515 | 3210 | 6512 |
| Player(F) Palmer(B) 70.9/136 | 312 | 501 | 398 | 168 | 389 | 373 | 125 | 403 | 519 | 3188 | 400 | 545 | 162 | 378 | 397 | 136 | 220 | 568 | 515 | 3321 | 6509 |
| Player 70.3/131 | 312 | 501 | 398 | 168 | 389 | 373 | 125 | 403 | 519 | 3188 | 358 | 534 | 140 | 343 | 387 | 128 | 194 | 530 | 486 | 3100 | 6288 |
| Gentlemen 68.9/127 | 312 | 501 | 359 | 168 | 361 | 344 | 125 | 403 | 475 | 3048 | 294 | 504 | 140 | 327 | 369 | 128 | 194 | 491 | 486 | 2933 | 5981 |
| Watson 67.8/125 | 283 | 481 | 359 | 146 | 361 | 344 | 103 | 379 | 475 | 2931 | 294 | 504 | 127 | 327 | 369 | 120 | 171 | 491 | 438 | 2841 | 5772 |
| Red 66/122 | 278 | 410 | 358 | 129 | 356 | 327 | 101 | 337 | 440 | 2736 | 274 | 457 | 121 | 278 | 340 | 103 | 171 | 471 | 436 | 2651 | 5387 |
| Green 64.2/119 | 211 | 394 | 336 | 119 | 333 | 285 | 82 | 332 | 435 | 2527 | 248 | 450 | 105 | 278 | 298 | 91 | 147 | 454 | 410 | 2481 | 5008 |
| Short Course 63.1/110 | 205 | 320 | 265 | 110 | 236 | 220 | 75 | 227 | 310 | 1968 | 220 | 350 | 100 | 180 | 205 | 85 | 140 | 320 | 310 | 1910 | 3878 |
| Back Combo 72.2/136 | 283 | 481 | 359 | 129 | 361 | 327 | 103 | 337 | 440 | 2820 | 294 | 457 | 127 | 278 | 369 | 120 | 171 | 491 | 438 | 2745 | 5565 |
| Front Combo 70.4/127 | 278 | 404 | 334 | 129 | 356 | 287 | 101 | 323 | 444 | 2656 | 274 | 450 | 121 | 278 | 295 | 103 | 147 | 454 | 436 | 2558 | 5214 |
| Short Course 63.1/110 | 205 | 320 | 265 | 110 | 236 | 220 | 75 | 227 | 310 | 1968 | 220 | 350 | 100 | 180 | 205 | 85 | 140 | 320 | 310 | 1910 | 3878 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
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: Nicklaus (7,105 yards, 73.7/149)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 5 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 3 (par 4, 450 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Back Combo (5,565 yards, 72.2/136)
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+: Short Course (3,878 yards, 63.1/110)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 15 (85 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 450 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 144 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 580 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.
The #2 handicap hole. A 418-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Highlands Golf Club?
Desert Highlands Golf Club has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 149 from the back tees. From the Short Course tees, the rating is 63.1 with a slope of 110.
How long is Desert Highlands Golf Club?
From the back tees, Desert Highlands Golf Club plays 7,105 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Desert Highlands Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 450-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Highlands Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Nicklaus tees (7,105 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Short Course tees (3,878 yards).
Is Desert Highlands Golf Club public or private?
Desert Highlands Golf Club is a public golf course in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Desert Highlands Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Whisper Rock Golf Club (Scottsdale), Tatum Ranch Golf Club (Cave Creek), Desert Forest Golf Club (Carefree), Desert Mountain Geronimo Golf Course (Scottsdale).
Is there a yardage book for Desert Highlands Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Highlands 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 Highlands 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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