Desert Mountain Club (Outlaw)

Desert Mountain Club (Outlaw) is the sixth and final course at Desert Mountain, opened in 2003 to wide acclaim for its traditional Scottish links design on a 176-acre site bordering the Tonto National Forest in Scottsdale, Arizona. Designed by Jack Nicklaus with the intention of enhancing rather than overriding the natural landscape, the 18-hole layout works with natural washes, gently rolling terrain, and open sightlines to landmarks including Pinnacle Peak, the McDowell Mountains, and Four Peaks. Outlaw rewards a complete ball-striker. Generous landing areas and an absence of forced carries from the tees keep the round accessible, but the course demands variety — high shots, low shots, and bump-and-run approaches all have their place here. No homes line the fairways, and walking is actively encouraged, staying true to the traditional spirit the design was built around.