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 | 13 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Nicklaus (7,105 yards, 73.7/149)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Back Combo (5,565 yards, 72.2/136)
1,540 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Short Course (3,878 yards, 63.1/110)
3,227 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 580 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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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 Front Combo tees, the rating is 70.4 with a slope of 127.
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 Front Combo tees (5,214 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 The Country Club at DC Ranch (Scottsdale), Whisper Rock Golf Club (Scottsdale), Terravita Golf Club (Scottsdale), Tatum Ranch Golf Club (Cave Creek).
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.
How do you play Desert Highlands Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Highlands 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 Highlands 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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