Golf Course Review by: Billy Satterfield

The Takeaway:  Grade B+

Quick Facts

Designer:  Jack Nicklaus in 1999

Cost:  Private

Phone Number:  (480) 595-4850

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Desert Mountain (Chiricahua)'s official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 42429 N. Saguaro Forest Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona  85262

Photos:  See additional photos of Desert Mountain (Chiricahua)

Accolades:  Ranked 5th in Arizona on Golf Course Gurus' Best in State list.

What to Expect:  The Chiricahua course at Desert Mountain is fifth of six Jack Nicklaus tracks found within the gates of the prestigious development north of Scottsdale. The highest in elevation of the Desert Mountain courses, Chiricahua features 300 feet of change throughout the routing and is characterized by views of the Phoenix valley coupled with large saguaros peppered along the terrain. Virtually every hole climbs uphill or tumbles downhill along the varied topography found at Chiricahua lending itself to some dramatic hole designs. Conditioning is absolutely spot on and adds to the overall enjoyment of the course. The fairways are generous, a necessary element for a successful desert course, and the undulated greens add variety to the round. All in all, the Chiricahua course at Desert Mountain is one of the premier layouts in the Arizona desert and a must play for any Nicklaus fan.

By the Numbers

Tees	Par	Yardage	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	7197	74.5	149
Blue	72	6796	72.5	143
White	72	6289	69.5	138
Red (Women)	72	5614	72.3	138
Teal (Women)	72	5034	68.8	127

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole:  14th Hole – 159 Yard Par 3

Best Par 3:  12th Hole – 190 Yards

Best Par 4:  13th Hole – 416 Yards

Best Par 5:  15th Hole – 582 Yards

Birdie Time:  2nd Hole – 287 Yard Par 4

Bogey Beware:  10th Hole – 482 Yard Par 4