Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course
About Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Scottsdale, Arizona (85262).. From the Golden Bear (Left #18) tees, the course plays to 7,211 yards with a par of 72. The Golden Bear (Left #18) tees carry a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 73.9.
Walking is permitted.
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 135, putting it in the upper half of courses in Arizona for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 27 tee sets ranging from 4,602 to 7,211 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Arizona offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
7,211
Slope
135
Rating
73.9
Course Difficulty Analysis
135
This Course
130
AZ Average
113
US Average
Based on 234 rated courses in Arizona
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Golden Bear (Left #18) | 135 | 73.9 | 563 | 443 | 146 | 475 | 418 | 395 | 196 | 443 | 539 | 3618 | 450 | 513 | 208 | 455 | 462 | 182 | 546 | 226 | 551 | 3593 | 7,211 |
Golden Bear | 134 | 73.5 | 563 | 443 | 146 | 475 | 418 | 395 | 196 | 443 | 539 | 3618 | 450 | 513 | 208 | 455 | 462 | 182 | 546 | 226 | 496 | 3538 | 7,156 |
Blue (Left #18) | 130 | 72.1 | 525 | 415 | 137 | 464 | 404 | 376 | 185 | 427 | 526 | 3459 | 426 | 497 | 190 | 429 | 419 | 173 | 530 | 204 | 533 | 3401 | 6,860 |
Blue | 129 | 71.7 | 525 | 415 | 137 | 464 | 404 | 376 | 185 | 427 | 526 | 3459 | 426 | 497 | 190 | 429 | 419 | 173 | 530 | 204 | 478 | 3346 | 6,805 |
Copper (Left #18) | 126 | 70.2 | 515 | 393 | 123 | 409 | 371 | 366 | 176 | 372 | 509 | 3234 | 356 | 497 | 190 | 392 | 390 | 163 | 530 | 204 | 533 | 3255 | 6,489 |
Copper | 125 | 69.8 | 515 | 393 | 123 | 409 | 371 | 366 | 176 | 372 | 509 | 3234 | 356 | 497 | 190 | 392 | 390 | 163 | 530 | 204 | 478 | 3200 | 6,434 |
White (Left #18) | 134 | 74.5 | 487 | 393 | 117 | 409 | 351 | 366 | 150 | 372 | 490 | 3135 | 356 | 482 | 155 | 365 | 390 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 519 | 3085 | 6,220 |
White (Left #18) | 122 | 69.6 | 487 | 393 | 117 | 409 | 351 | 366 | 150 | 372 | 490 | 3135 | 356 | 482 | 155 | 365 | 390 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 519 | 3085 | 6,220 |
White | 132 | 74.1 | 487 | 393 | 117 | 409 | 351 | 366 | 150 | 372 | 490 | 3135 | 356 | 482 | 155 | 365 | 390 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 464 | 3030 | 6,165 |
White | 120 | 69.2 | 487 | 393 | 117 | 409 | 351 | 366 | 150 | 372 | 490 | 3135 | 356 | 482 | 155 | 365 | 390 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 464 | 3030 | 6,165 |
White/Red (Left #18) | 129 | 72.7 | 487 | 348 | 117 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 150 | 357 | 490 | 2971 | 347 | 482 | 155 | 336 | 370 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 519 | 3027 | 5,998 |
White/Red (Left #18) | 119 | 68.5 | 487 | 348 | 117 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 150 | 357 | 490 | 2971 | 347 | 482 | 155 | 336 | 370 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 519 | 3027 | 5,998 |
White/Red | 128 | 72.3 | 487 | 348 | 117 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 150 | 357 | 490 | 2971 | 347 | 482 | 155 | 336 | 370 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 464 | 2972 | 5,943 |
White/Red | 118 | 68.1 | 487 | 348 | 117 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 150 | 357 | 490 | 2971 | 347 | 482 | 155 | 336 | 370 | 145 | 489 | 184 | 464 | 2972 | 5,943 |
Red (Left #18) | 125 | 71.2 | 420 | 348 | 90 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 133 | 357 | 431 | 2801 | 347 | 427 | 142 | 336 | 370 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 475 | 2795 | 5,596 |
Red (Left #18) | 116 | 66.5 | 420 | 348 | 90 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 133 | 357 | 431 | 2801 | 347 | 427 | 142 | 336 | 370 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 475 | 2795 | 5,596 |
Red | 124 | 70.8 | 420 | 348 | 90 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 133 | 357 | 431 | 2801 | 347 | 427 | 142 | 336 | 370 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 420 | 2740 | 5,541 |
Red | 115 | 66.1 | 420 | 348 | 90 | 392 | 330 | 300 | 133 | 357 | 431 | 2801 | 347 | 427 | 142 | 336 | 370 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 420 | 2740 | 5,541 |
Red/Green (Left #18) | 120 | 68.0 | 420 | 277 | 90 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 133 | 300 | 431 | 2519 | 260 | 427 | 142 | 290 | 306 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 475 | 2598 | 5,117 |
Red/Green (Left #18) | 114 | 64.5 | 420 | 277 | 90 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 133 | 300 | 431 | 2519 | 260 | 427 | 142 | 290 | 306 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 475 | 2598 | 5,117 |
Red/Green | 119 | 67.6 | 420 | 277 | 90 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 133 | 300 | 431 | 2519 | 260 | 427 | 142 | 290 | 306 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 420 | 2543 | 5,062 |
Red/Green | 112 | 64.1 | 420 | 277 | 90 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 133 | 300 | 431 | 2519 | 260 | 427 | 142 | 290 | 306 | 121 | 463 | 114 | 420 | 2543 | 5,062 |
Combo | 119 | 67.8 | 420 | 277 | 90 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 133 | 300 | 431 | 2519 | 260 | 427 | 142 | 336 | 306 | 121 | 415 | 114 | 420 | 2541 | 5,060 |
Green (Left #18) | 113 | 65.9 | 354 | 277 | 80 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 91 | 300 | 370 | 2340 | 260 | 370 | 95 | 290 | 306 | 112 | 415 | 110 | 359 | 2317 | 4,657 |
Green (Left #18) | 110 | 62.5 | 354 | 277 | 80 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 91 | 300 | 370 | 2340 | 260 | 370 | 95 | 290 | 306 | 112 | 415 | 110 | 359 | 2317 | 4,657 |
Green | 112 | 65.5 | 354 | 277 | 80 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 91 | 300 | 370 | 2340 | 260 | 370 | 95 | 290 | 306 | 112 | 415 | 110 | 304 | 2262 | 4,602 |
Green | 109 | 62.1 | 354 | 277 | 80 | 333 | 304 | 231 | 91 | 300 | 370 | 2340 | 260 | 370 | 95 | 290 | 306 | 112 | 415 | 110 | 304 | 2262 | 4,602 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course offers 27 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Golden Bear (Left #18) | 7,211 | 135 | 73.9 | 0-5 |
Golden Bear | 7,156 | 134 | 73.5 | 0-5 |
Blue (Left #18) | 6,860 | 130 | 72.1 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,805 | 129 | 71.7 | 0-5 |
Copper (Left #18) | 6,489 | 126 | 70.2 | 5-15 |
Copper | 6,434 | 125 | 69.8 | 5-15 |
White (Left #18) | 6,220 | 134 | 74.5 | 5-15 |
White (Left #18) | 6,220 | 122 | 69.6 | 5-15 |
White | 6,165 | 132 | 74.1 | 12-22 |
White | 6,165 | 120 | 69.2 | 12-22 |
White/Red (Left #18) | 5,998 | 129 | 72.7 | 12-22 |
White/Red (Left #18) | 5,998 | 119 | 68.5 | 12-22 |
White/Red | 5,943 | 128 | 72.3 | 12-22 |
White/Red | 5,943 | 118 | 68.1 | 12-22 |
Red (Left #18) | 5,596 | 125 | 71.2 | 20-30 |
Red (Left #18) | 5,596 | 116 | 66.5 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,541 | 124 | 70.8 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,541 | 115 | 66.1 | 20-30 |
Red/Green (Left #18) | 5,117 | 120 | 68.0 | 20-30 |
Red/Green (Left #18) | 5,117 | 114 | 64.5 | 20-30 |
Red/Green | 5,062 | 119 | 67.6 | 20-30 |
Red/Green | 5,062 | 112 | 64.1 | 20-30 |
Combo | 5,060 | 119 | 67.8 | 20-30 |
Green (Left #18) | 4,657 | 113 | 65.9 | 25+ |
Green (Left #18) | 4,657 | 110 | 62.5 | 25+ |
Green | 4,602 | 112 | 65.5 | 25+ |
Green | 4,602 | 109 | 62.1 | 25+ |
Amenities at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course a public or private golf course?expand_more
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course is a public golf course located in Scottsdale, AZ. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course have?expand_more
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course.
What is the yardage at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
From the White (Left #18) tees, Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course plays to 6,220 yards (par 72). The course offers 27 tee sets ranging from 4,602 to 7,211 yards.
What is the slope rating at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
The Golden Bear (Left #18) tees at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course have a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 73.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course. You can also visit their website directly at https://desertmountain.com/nicklaus-golf/apache/. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course offer?expand_more
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course offers a pro shop.
Where is Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course located?expand_more
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course is located at 10550 East Desert Hills Drive in Scottsdale, AZ 85262. You can reach them at +1-888-883-1323; +1-480-595-4000.
What is the difficulty level at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 135. It plays harder than 66% of golf courses in Arizona. The average slope rating in Arizona is 130. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course offers 27 tee sets. Golden Bear (Left #18) tees (7,211 yards, slope 135) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Green tees (4,602 yards, slope 109) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
Beginners at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course should play the Green tees, which play 4,602 yards with a slope of 109. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White/Red tees (slope 118, rating 68.1) at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course would have a course handicap of 12 and an expected score of approximately 84. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course?expand_more
A typical round at Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.