Desert Mountain

About the club

Desert Mountain is a prestigious golf community located in Scottsdale, Arizona, known for its luxurious amenities and world-class golf courses. The club was founded in 1986, with the first course, Renegade, opening the same year. Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, Desert Mountain quickly gained a reputation for its challenging layouts and stunning desert landscapes . Over the years, the club expanded to include six additional courses, all designed by Nicklaus, making it one of the largest collections of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses in the world . The development of Desert Mountain was part of a broader trend in the 1980s and 1990s to create high-end residential golf communities in the American Southwest. The club's courses have been praised for their integration with the natural desert environment, offering both a challenging golf experience and breathtaking views . Desert Mountain is a private club, and access is typically restricted to members and their guests. The club is known for its exclusivity and high standards of service .