THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE ON COURSE

Soaking up mountain views, wandering through miles of beautiful desert trails, enjoying a round on the course followed by a glass of wine at the clubhouse—calling a golf course community home is what dreams are made of. Here are some stats to know about a few Valley favorites.

Desert Highlands Golf Club SCOTTSDALE | deserthighlandsscottsdale.com. ∙ In October, a new short-game practice area will open; the new design includes three new target greens positioned at 40, 60 and 80 yards ∙ Members have access to golf, an 18-hole putting course, a racquet club, a fitness center and an award-winning clubhouse ∙ Created as the first private residential community built around the nucleus of a country club.