Desert Mountain (Chiricahua)
High elevation desert golf with breathtaking panoramic views
About the Course
Perched at the highest elevation within Desert Mountain's 8,000-acre community, the Chiricahua Course offers what many consider the most breathtaking views in Arizona golf. Jack Nicklaus designed this championship layout to take full advantage of its mountain setting, with holes that play along ridgelines and offer 360-degree panoramas of the Sonoran Desert below. The course features dramatic elevation drops, strategic bunkering, and greens complexes that demand precision. At over 4,000 feet elevation, the ball flies farther and the air is noticeably cooler than the valley floor—making Chiricahua a favorite summer escape for Desert Mountain members.
Designer
Jack Nicklaus
Yardage
7,107
Slope
148
Par
72
Course Gallery
Key Highlights
- Jack Nicklaus signature design
- 4,000+ feet elevation
- Most dramatic views in AZ golf
- Challenging mountain layout
- Summer escape from valley heat
Club Features
- Highest elevation at Desert Mountain
- 360-degree desert views
- Cooler summer temperatures
- Ridgeline routing
- Part of 7-course complex
- Full club amenities
Course Statistics
Year Opened
1989
Holes
18
Course Rating
74.6
Guest Policy
Member or Resort Guest
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