by azga_office | Central Arizona, Scottsdale
The Buzz: About four years after the other courses opened at Desert Mountain, Jack Nicklaus created Outlaw, the final design project, which most definitely was a departure from the others. For starters, it was built about three miles east of the main complex, standing...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Scottsdale
The Buzz: History recorded that the one-time Apache leader Geronimo was as ferocious and ruthless as any Indian chief to inhabit the American frontier, and Nicklaus must have had that in mind when he designed this course. In fact, he might have gotten a little carried...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Scottsdale
Arizona Golf Authority AZGA Golf Course Buzz: Of the six Desert Mountain courses, this one might be the best known because it was the longtime host of The Tradition, one of the major championships on the Champions Tour. In fact, Nicklaus made his senior debut on that...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Scottsdale
The Buzz: There is good reason why the Chiricahua course is the favorite of many Desert Mountain members. Its setting, at the highest point on the property, provides spectacular views from nearly every hole. And, even though Jack Nicklaus might not describe it this...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Scottsdale
The Buzz: Now here’s a challenge for you: Try playing a hole with a “disappearing green.” That’s what you’ll see, or perhaps not see, when you tee it up at Apache. Of the five original courses Jack Nicklaus designed (another was added off-site years later) this one is...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Glendale
The Buzz: No, there’s nothing particularly fancy or dazzling about this course, but if you’re looking for a place in the Phoenix area to learn to play, work on your short game or slip in a quick round at some of the most affordable rates in the Valley of the Sun, this...
