The Desert Mountain Club’s Apache Course occupies 250 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain north of Scottsdale. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1986, the layout follows natural drainage channels and granite outcrops rather than imposing a geometric grid. Fairways are lined with native desert ironwood, palo verde, and saguaro, and irrigation is limited to playing surfaces to preserve the surrounding habitat. Elevation changes reach roughly 150 feet between the lowest and highest points, creating uneven lies and variable wind exposure. Several arroyos cross the property, requiring carries over sandy washes on four holes. Greens are planted with TifEagle bermudagrass and average 5,800 square feet, with subtle contouring rather than pronounced tiers. Cart paths are asphalt and set back from play, minimizing visual intrusion. The course is maintained to United States Golf Association standards for private-club events, including annual overseeding with perennial ryegrass from October through May.
The Desert Mountain Club - Apache Course currently has (within 1 mile) 37 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $3,247,426.87, 2 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $2,124,500, and 8 lots for sale with an average list price of $811,874.88. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there is 1 new construction home for sale. The average annual property tax for The Desert Mountain Club - Apache Course is $5,171.94.
