Desert Mountain Club: Cochise Course
Scottsdale, AZ • Private
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Overview
Jack Nicklaus not only designed the Cochise course at Desert Mountain Club but also won the major on the PGA Tour Champions held at the course from 1989 through 2001. More recently on the senior circuit, Cochise hosted the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in 2012 and from 2014 through 2016. With a beautiful mountain backdrop, the layout demands precise shot placement into the small greens, many of which slope significantly from back to front. The par-3 seventh and par-5 15th share an island green that is approached from two different angles.
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Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest: Ranked 87th, 1993-'94.
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 15, 1987-2001. Ranked inside the top 20, 2003. Ranked 22nd, 2023-'24. Ranked 24th, 2021-'22.
2023-'24 ranking: 22nd.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Cochise underwent a complete remodel over the 23/24 golf season. New irrigation, bunkering (including sand and drainage) and some hole modifications throughout the course. Cochise is a shorter version of Chiricahua but with similar beauty, aesthetics and character. The Nicklaus team did a nice job of increasing the risk / reward on many of the holes by challenging the player with having to hit shots over & around the natural desert defense. The fairways run fast and firm, the newly remodeled greens are hard but roll true. Cochise is a favorite among the Desert Mountain membership due in part to its shorter playability but with its amazing aesthetics and wonderful conditioning."
Read More2024
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“Cochise underwent a complete remodel over the 23/24 golf season. New irrigation, bunkering (including sand and drainage) and some hole modifications throughout the course. Cochise is a shorter version of Chiricahua but with similar beauty, aesthetics and character. The Nicklaus team did a nice job of increasing the risk / reward on many of the holes by challenging the player with having to hit shots over & around the natural desert defense. The fairways run fast and firm, the newly remodeled greens are hard but roll true. Cochise is a favorite among the Desert Mountain membership due in part to its shorter playability but with its amazing aesthetics and wonderful conditioning."
Read More2024
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“Maybe the most "traditional" of the Desert Mountain courses, and almost as fun as Renegade. Three very fun par-3s on the back and a bunch of holes throughout that make you think. Also, it's always fun to play back toward that clubhouse."
Read More2023
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“Starting with the first hole you have one of may forced carries to the fairway, but none of them are overly difficult depending on you line of play. A very good variety of hole designs for 3's, 4's and 5's and always in very good condition. The greens are usually very fast and not easy to read so take a good look at the green and pay attention to where the valley is as that is where putts break to. The Champions Tour Schwab Cup has been played here."
Read More2018
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“Played the Champions Traditions here for many years. More dis-jointed than the other DM courses."
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“Fun desert golf course. Good variety among the holes and some interesting shot options."
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“Former host course to the Champions Tour "Traditions" tournament."
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“Impressive golf complex, intresting and fun pin options."
Read More2018
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