How long is Desert Highlands Gc?

Desert Highlands Gc plays 3,878–7,105 yards across 11 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.

How difficult is Desert Highlands Gc?

Its slope rating ranges 108–149, with a course rating up to 73.7. The front nine plays tougher.

Which tees should I play at Desert Highlands Gc?

A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the Player tees at 6,288 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.

Is Desert Highlands Gc walkable?

It's a hilly walk, with roughly 344 feet of total elevation change over 18 holes.

How many bunkers does Desert Highlands Gc have?

Desert Highlands Gc has 7 bunkers.

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Scottsdale, AZ · Course intelligence

Desert Highlands Gc

Private10040 E Happy Valley Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA

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53Linksmith Test · Moderate

7,105Back tees · yds

108–149Slope

72Par

11Tee sets

Hilly344 ft climb

7Bunkers

Tap a hole for its details · gold dots = bunkers, blue = water · recolor holes with the view buttons · OpenStreetMap

01Overview

The lay of the land.

How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.

LengthChampionship7,105 yds

DifficultyDemandingslope 149

WalkHilly344 ft climb

BunkeringLight7 bunkers

Tougher nineFront 9by course rating

Desert Highlands Gc is an 18-hole golf course in Scottsdale, AZ, playing 3,878–7,105 yards from 11 sets of tees (slope 108–149, course rating up to 73.7).

It's a hilly walk, roughly 344 feet of total climb over 18 holes.

Expect 7 bunkers; the front nine plays tougher.

03Your game

Tee fit & expected score.

Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.

Your handicap index: 15

Play the Player tees, 6288 yds (or Gentlemen)

16course handicap~88typical score131slope

How to play it

Front 937tougher

Back 936.7

Attack (0)Hold (3)Play it straight

Card-wreckers at #3, #8, #14. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.

04Scorecard

Tagged scorecard.

Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.

Handicap index Course handicap at Nicklaus: 21. You get a stroke on the dotted holes.

Hole	Par	Yds	SI	Notes
1•	4	350	13
2•	5	580	9
3••	4	450	1	Long 4Tough
4•	3	205	17	Long 3
5•	4	419	5
6•	4	428	11
7•	3	188	15
8••	4	444	3	Long 4Tough
9•	5	564	7
Out	36	3628
10•	4	406	8
11•	5	563	4
12•	3	173	16
13•	4	394	10
14••	4	418	2	Tough
15•	3	144	18
16•	3	242	12	Long 3
17•	5	574	6
18•	5	563	14
In	36	3477

All tees & ratings

Tee	Yards	Rating	Slope	Par
Nicklaus	7105	73.7	149	72
Highlands	6957	73.1	145	72
Palmer	6737	72.1	142	72
Member	6512	71.1	135	72
Player(F) Palmer(B)	6509	70.9	136	72
Player	6288	70.3	131	72
Gentlemen	5981	68.9	127	72
Watson	5772	67.8	125	72
Red	5387	66	122	72
Green	5008	64.2	119	72
Short Course	3878	60.5	108	72

05Conditions

Conditions & terrain.

Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.

Wind today

S · 12 mph4 into13 cross1 downwind

into (club up)crossdownwind

Climbs & drops

#1↓ 95 ft

#2↓ 95 ft

#16↓ 89 ft

#9↑ 85 ft

#18↑ 62 ft

#8↑ 46 ft

Tee→green elevation change, estimated from terrain.

7-day outlook

Best window this week: Sat 05-30 · 96/100

Tue05-2690good69–87°F12 mph S0% rain

Wed05-2773ok60–87°F19 mph SSW0% rain

Thu05-2872ok57–86°F20 mph SW0% rain

Fri05-2985good67–82°F14 mph WSW0% rain

Sat05-3096good72–86°F9 mph WSW0% rain

Sun05-3193good74–91°F9 mph WSW0% rain

Mon06-0190good78–95°F8 mph WSW1% rain

06Hazards

Where the trouble is.

Sand and water by hole, plotted from OpenStreetMap.

water in playbunker count

Most bunkered: #3 (4).

07FAQ

Frequently asked.

How long is Desert Highlands Gc?: Desert Highlands Gc plays 3,878–7,105 yards across 11 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
How difficult is Desert Highlands Gc?: Its slope rating ranges 108–149, with a course rating up to 73.7. The front nine plays tougher.
Which tees should I play at Desert Highlands Gc?: A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the Player tees at 6,288 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
Is Desert Highlands Gc walkable?: It's a hilly walk, with roughly 344 feet of total elevation change over 18 holes.
How many bunkers does Desert Highlands Gc have?: Desert Highlands Gc has 7 bunkers.