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Desert Highlands Golf ClubGolf Course Review by: Bill Satterfield (2010)Quick FactsDesigner: Jack Nicklaus in 1983 Cost: Private Contact Information: Doug Wescott, Director of Golf - (480) 585-8521 Course Website: Official Website - Visit Desert Highlands' official website by clicking on the link provided. Directions: Get here! - 10040 E. Happy Valley Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Photos: See additional photos of Desert Highlands Accolades: Ranked in the Top 100 Courses in America by Golf Digest from 1987-1995. Ranked 13th in the state of Arizona by on Golf Digest's 2011-12 Best in State list. Signature Hole: 1st - 350 Yard Par 4
1st Hole at Desert Highlands (350 Yard Par 4)
What to Expect: Desert Highlands was Nicklaus’ first effort in Arizona’s vast desert terrain and many consider it his best. The opening tee shot of the day instantly gets the blood flowing as you stand on a severely elevated tee box overlooking Scottsdale/Phoenix with a ribbon of a fairway streaming below. Desert Highlands features relatively forgiving fairways for a target course and features stunning views of Pinnacle Peak. By the Numbers:
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