Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ is one of the finest private residential communities in the world. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, our Desert Mountain AZ members enjoy a casual southwestern lifestyle offering social and recreational events to share with family and friends. Named as one of the "World's Best Golf Communities" in 2000 by the Robb Report, Desert Mountain continues to receive awards and recognition not only for the community, but for its golf courses, clubhouses, retail outlets and the architecture of the homes that are built here. Our 20-year Desert Mountain AZ history reflects our dedication to a community that is considered among the most revered places in the world to make your home.
Desert Mountain attracted global attention for its world-class amenity package and, in 2000, was recognized as “:The Best Golf Community” in the world (
Robb Report
). It also solidified Anderson’s reputation for exceeding expectations, providing unparalleled quality in all aspects of development and delivering value far beyond simple financial return. Originally designed to feature three golf courses, The Desert Mountain Club has since expanded to include six top-rated Nicklaus Signature courses, six distinctive clubhouses, and expansive spa and fitness facilities.
Lyle Anderson refers to this as "personal real estate." To meet this demand, to fulfill this dream, the company begins by identifying compelling, easily accessible geographic areas, typically in areas of the world that offer year-round desirable climates and a relaxed, sophisticated lifestyle.
An award-winning, private residential community nestled in the foothills of north Scottsdale's Continental Mountains, Desert Mountain is distinguished by its dramatic natural desert beauty, striking southwestern homes of the highest quality and artistic design, and an impressive array of amenities. Surrounded by the enchanting landscape of the high Sonoran desert, residents of the 8,000-acre community enjoy captivating views, open spaces, and Arizona's magical sunsets. The luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle offered by Desert Mountain makes it one of the most prestigious residential locales in the Southwest. Desert Mountain is located east of Pima Road on Cave Creek Roadin north Scottsdale, Arizona, neighboring Cave Creek and Carefree. It offers the privacy of a secluded area, yet easy access to Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the Valley via Loop101. Temperatures are consistently 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the metropolitan Phoenix area. Jack Nicklaus has called DesertMountainone of the highlights of his career as a golf course designer. Six private championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses, the most located in any one area, offer an exciting diversity of golf experiences for players of all levels amidst breathtaking desert scenery. The Renegade, Cochise and Geronimo courses have been honored by Golf Digest as among " America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses," and the Chiricahua as one of the "Top Ten New Private Courses in the U.S." Complementing the excellence of the courses are The Club's pro shops, consistently named among " America's Top 100 Private Club Golf Shops" by Golf Shop Operations & Golf World Business magazines. The Club boasts six beautiful clubhouses and six distinctive dining venues, from casual to formal, with spectacular views.
The six Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses offer an epitome of challenges and opportunities: Cochise - soft, smooth slopes and gentle terrain, Geronimo - steep banks and dramatic changes in elevation, Renegade - flexible with two-pin placement on over-sized greens, Apache - designed in the Scottish links tradition, Chiricahua, is considered one of the most stunning examples of desert golf featuring mountain views, changing elevation and sweeping vistas across the Valley, and Outlaw - the newest course which rolls through the stunning high desert scenery. Superbly designed clubhouses offer all the amenities of a world-class resort. From the concierge services to the variable surface tennis courts, from casual to formal dining, Desert Mountain reigns supreme.
