Desert Mountain Club

When Desert Mountain first opened in 1986, there was no place like it. Big, bold, and home to all those Nicklaus courses, it was the “original slice of heaven in the high Sonoran Desert.” But how has it maintained a high level of interest and excitement? It’s not just the higher elevation and cooler temps (anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees cooler year-round than metro Phoenix).

A re-imagining of the community is at the heart of its resurgence. The club has been in the hands of the membership since 2011, when members took over ownership. But things really began happening over the last two years as a number of major initiatives came to fruition.

A $12 million remodel of the Sonoran Spa and Fitness Center was completed; a comprehensive program centered around outdoor pursuits off the golf courses was developed.

Crossfit and pilates to croquet and tennis (the grass court is known in the southwest tennis circuit as the “Wimbledon of the West”). Six new pickle ball courts have been added to the mix. Youth activities to include Kids’ Night Out, after school tutoring and sports camps are available for Desert Mountain’s growing number of younger families.

Jack Nicklaus returned to lead a major renovation of the member-favorite Renegade course (which was completed in March 2019).

A new luxury home enclave known as Seven Desert Mountain features up to 190 homes designed around a par 54, 18-hole short-game golf course and new clubhouse.

The biggest collection of Jack Nicklaus-designed private courses in the world.

The Jim Flick Golf Performance Center features the most advanced technology in the industry today, making it the only facility of its kind in the country.

The events calendar is packed with wine tastings, trivia nights, dance classes, exceptional guest speakers, moonlit hikes and more. Desert Mountain is also home to charitable spirits, with non-profit groups raising funds for cancer research, scholarships, music programs and more.

French master chef and culinary leaders have elevated members’ dining experiences. Some come to Desert Mountain from AAA 5-Diamond and Forbes 5-Star establishments. Memberships are available by invitation only and are limited. Choose from Equity Golf, Equity Lifestyle and Equity Seven Golf. To learn more about membership contact our membership sales team at 480-428-1415 or email membership@desertmountain.com. ✺

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