Private
Desert Highlands Golf Club
50
Alister Index
Course
Prestige
Compete
50
Alister Index
Course
Prestige
Compete
Scottsdale, AZ · Founded
Desert Highlands Golf Club is a private golf club in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1983. The club has 18 holes. The average member handicap is 15.4 with 27% single-digit players.
Desert Highlands Golf Club is a private club in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed by Jack Nicklaus and founded in 1983.
Member Profile
Competitive
15.4
Avg Handicap
Median Handicap14.1
Handicap Distribution
11
20
10
ScratchSingle digitTeens20+
Single-digit players27%
Gender split100% M / 0% F
Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.
About Desert Highlands Golf Club
Jack Nicklaus's desert masterpiece at the base of Pinnacle Peak, famous for hosting the first televised Skins Game in 1983 with Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, and Watson.
Key Facts
- Desert Highlands Golf Club is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Club type: private.
- Course architect: Jack Nicklaus.
- Year founded: 1983.
- Number of holes: 18.
- Average member handicap: 15.4.
- Single-digit handicap players: 27%.
- GHIN-registered members: 43.
- Alister Index score: 50/100.
Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Highlands Golf Club
Who designed Desert Highlands Golf Club?
Desert Highlands Golf Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course was established in 1983. It features 18 holes.
How many holes does Desert Highlands Golf Club have?
Desert Highlands Golf Club is an 18-hole private golf club. The club was founded in 1983.
What is the Alister Index score for Desert Highlands Golf Club?
Desert Highlands Golf Club scores 50 out of 100 on the Alister Index (grade F). The score is based on 3 of the five dimensions — course quality, exclusivity, prestige, member experience, and competitiveness — using the data available for this club.
Where is Desert Highlands Golf Club located?
Desert Highlands Golf Club is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
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