Desert Mountain Club: Renegade Course
Scottsdale, AZ • Private
Overview
We named Renegade one of the most important designs of its decade in a magazine feature in 2010 for its unique versatility. Each hole includes seven tee boxes and two pin placements. There are six double greens with two pin locations, and 12 holes have two greens that are separated by as much as 100 yards. Before the round, golfers can decide the set of tees and pins that are preferred for their skill level. The Renegade was the first of six Jack Nicklaus courses to open at Desert Mountain Club. A recent renovation has ensured Renegade maintains its place as one of the most influential courses in the country.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest: Ranked for six years, from 1991-'96.
Highest ranking: No. 53, 1993-'94.
Best in State: Ranked ninth, 2021-'22. Ranked inside the top 10, 1989-2001. Ranked 14th, 2023-'24. Ranked 16th, 2011-'12, 2015-'16. Ranked 17th, 2017-'18. Ranked 18th, 2013-'14. Ranked 19th, 2019-'20. Ranked inside the top 20, 2003-'05. Ranked inside the top 25, 2007-'09.
2023-'24 ranking: 14th.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
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Reviews
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“The Renegade course at Desert Mountain is a unique concept with two pins on each hole (gold pins are "hard" and white is "normal"). 12 holes have 2 greens, 4 holes have two pins on each green and two holes have a combo gold/white pin. This provides different levels of player with options of playing two different courses in one. Holes of particular interest include 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 17. Many greens had short grass with run up options giving the player multiple ways of playing the holes. Some of the greens had interesting external contours that allowed players to get the ball near the hole by playing away from it,"
Read More2021
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“One of the more unique layouts in golf, Desert Mountain's Renegade course allows golfers to first select a set of flags (gold/white) and then a set of tees. The result is a wide variety of lengths and difficulties in green complexes."
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“Conditions were immaculate, some of the purest greens I have ever putted on. Fairways and approaches were consistently firm and bouncy."
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“Recently renovated Jack Nicklaus design that has two pins on each hole and multiple tee boxes which allow for each player to pick a course for their skill level. Desert setting provides very nice views."
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“Options for green complex is an interesting mix to the golf course. Good test of golf, and a location that begs to be played several times."
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“Easliy the most difficult of the DM courses. Each hole has two flags. Choose your poison. I enjoy this course a bunch."
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“Unique concept of having two pins on every green so that you can make the course easier or more difficult based on different tee boxes and flags. The tougher pins are usually tucked behind traps and hard to get to. Huge greens with lots of break also make it tough, but interesting."
Read More2018
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