The Desert Mountain Club’s Outlaw Course lies in the Sonoran Desert north of Scottsdale, where the natural topography of granite outcrops and boulder-strewn washes dictates the routing. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course follows the land’s contours rather than imposing a uniform template, resulting in a sequence of tee-to-green corridors that change direction with each hole. Fairways are carpeted with bermuda grass and framed by native desert vegetation, while the greens are built to firm, fast standards typical of the region. Water is used sparingly; the only notable feature is a small arroyo that crosses two fairways after heavy rainfall. The course is maintained to tournament specifications, with tightly mown collars and rough that transitions quickly from fairway to desert scrub. Cart paths, constructed of decomposed granite, follow natural drainage lines to minimize environmental impact. The setting offers unobstructed views of the McDowell Mountains to the east and the Bradshaw Mountains to the north, with no residential construction visible from the playing areas.
The Desert Mountain Club - Outlaw Course currently has (within 1 mile) 14 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $3,748,064.21 and 2 lots for sale with an average list price of $1,272,000. The average annual property tax for The Desert Mountain Club - Outlaw Course is $6,243.59.
