It all began in 1981 when well-known developer Lyle Anderson had a vision to create a private residential community built around an exceptional golf course and a beautifully appointed country club. By 1983, Anderson had received a commitment from the legendary “Golden Bear” of golf, Jack Nicklaus, to design the award-winning 18-hole course, and voila – Anderson himself sold the first 75 properties of the intimate 560-home community.
Located in high Sonoran desert of far North Scottsdale, Arizona, Mother Nature’s many treasures are on full display in Desert Highlands thanks to careful planning and a surround of to-die-for views of boulder-strewn mountains and twinkling city lights. Nestled on East Happy Valley Road on the southern slopes of the ancient spires of Pinnacle Peak, this luxurious 24-hour guard-gated community encompasses 850 acres of stunning Scottsdale real estate. Today, it is a well-established, much-desired member-owned private country club community where members (and you must be a property owner to be a member…) can take advantage of a wealth of world-class amenities including a gorgeous clubhouse, a shimmering pool (heated for year-round swimming pleasure), an extensive menu of relaxing spa services and a state-of-the-art fitness center. In addition, the Club offers both fine and casual dining where the diverse residents enjoy a rare camaraderie over lunch, dinner or cocktails. 
It’s important to note that one need not be a die-hard golfer to savor the high standards of the Desert Highlands lifestyle. To round out the rich recreational choices, the community also features 13 grass and hard-surface tennis courts supported by a full-service Pro Shop at the Desert Highlands Racquet Club. Of course, when it’s time to hit the links, the signature amenity is definitely the Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, host to pro-golf’s inaugural Skins Game, but first, if your short game needs help, be sure to visit the 18-hole putting course. Said to be inspired by the putting course at St. Andrews, this par-41 course boasts more than 60,000 square-feet of putting surface.
While tucked deep in the desert, Desert Highlands is within 10 to 15 minutes of the Loop 101 freeway, ensuring easy access to all that the Phoenix metropolitan area has to offer: busy business corridors, a wide variety of dining options and eateries, upscale shopping, charming boutiques, first-rate cultural venues, numerous theaters, professional sports arenas and more. Also located nearby are top-rated public and private schools as well as some of the world’s most renowned medical facilities, including the Mayo Clinic.
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