Desert Forest Golf Club
The historic first-ever desert golf course, built in 1962
About the Course
Desert Forest Golf Club holds the distinction of being the very first desert golf course ever built. When Red Lawrence designed this pioneering layout in 1962, he created something entirely new—golf that embraced the Sonoran Desert rather than trying to transform it into something else. The course remains remarkably true to its original vision, offering a pure golf experience without the modern trappings of mega-clubhouses and over-the-top amenities. The membership is exclusive and values tradition, privacy, and the simple pleasure of walking a historic course through pristine desert. For golf purists and history buffs, Desert Forest is a pilgrimage site.
Designer
Red Lawrence
Yardage
6,981
Slope
143
Par
72
Course Gallery
Key Highlights
- Where desert golf began
- Historic 1962 original
- Red Lawrence pioneering design
- Purist golf experience
- Golf history pilgrimage site
Club Features
- First desert golf course ever
- Historic 1962 design
- True to original vision
- Walking encouraged
- Pure golf experience
- Carefree location
Course Statistics
Year Opened
1962
Holes
18
Course Rating
73.2
Guest Policy
Member Accompanied
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