Ocotillo Golf Club

The desert target golf here demands precision over the forced carries and strategically placed water hazards that define this Sonoran Desert layout. Elevated tees reveal dramatic vistas of the McDowell Mountains while massive saguaro cacti and native ocotillo frame generous landing areas that reward aggressive lines. What sets this track apart is how the routing seamlessly integrates 95 acres of lakes—unusual for desert golf—creating risk-reward scenarios that test course management skills without the typical desert brutality.