Desert Forest Golf Club

Desert Forest Golf Club in Carefree, Arizona, was designed by Robert "Red" Lawrence and is widely regarded as one of the earliest desert courses built in the United States, often cited as the first of the American "desert links" style.

The layout relies on a minimalist approach that works with the natural desert terrain rather than reshaping it, a philosophy that has kept the course distinct from the many desert designs that followed. The result is a course that remains approachable for a range of players while still presenting a real test for the experienced golfer.