Desert Forest Golf Club is a true golf club (no swimming pool or tennis courts). Its 18 hole golf course is consistently ranked as one of America's great golf courses by national and local publications. The course has a natural and uncontrived design that makes it both playable and challenging to players of all levels. Its small membership ensures accessibility at times convenient to the members. A number of events are designed to make it easy for new members to become involved and to meet other members. DFGC is located in Carefree, Arizona at an altitude of about 2500 feet and is typically 6F to 9F degrees cooler than downtown Phoenix throughout the year. The Club places emphasis on keeping the golf course in great playing shape throughout the year. The Club is not a real estate development. In a region with many real estate development golf courses, Desert Forest is a welcome contrast. DFGC is a private, member-owned Club run by a Board of Directors and various committees. It is a not for profit, 501(C)7 club. About 17,000 rounds of golf are played annually at DFGC.

The practice facility has two separate teeing areas, two separate practice bunkers, and a chipping/putting green. The club house, built in 1962, has recently undergone three phases of renovation. The last phase was finished in the fall of 2006 and includes new ladies and men's locker rooms, a new pro shop and club office.

The Club is open year around.  In the peak playing season (late October through mid May), the Club is open 7 days a week, and lunch is served every day with a limited menu on Mondays. Also, during this season, Friday nights at the Club include cocktails and buffet dinners, and there is a monthly “Saturday Night Dinner At The Club Party”.  The Club is closed on Mondays during the summer season.  In addition, throughout the year, there are special parties, such as wine dinners, theme parties, mixed events, and private member parties.

Yes. The greens and following tees are in close proximity so that the course is very walkable. Electric golf carts are available for everyone, but not mandatory.

Regular Members are full equity members with unlimited golf privileges and the full use of the club house. There are a maximum of 250 Regular Members. Associate Members (41 years of age or less) have full use of the facilities. There is a limit of 20 Associate Members, and currently that membership is full with a waiting list. The other membership category is Social Membership, which is available for Regular Members who have been a member of the club for at least ten (10) years.

With a maximum of 250 Regular Members from all over the USA and Canada, tee times are readily available.

DFGC has a national membership. The membership consists of those who truly love and respect the game of golf and enjoy playing a challenging and beautiful golf course in the Sonoran desert. In addition to the younger members who primarily live in the area year around, the club consists of many people who are still working, about to retire, or are fully retired, many of which have second homes in the North Scottsdale/Carefree area. About 70% of golf rounds are played in the  peak playing season. The uniqueness and character of the membership is one very big asset of DFGC. Many DFGC members also belong to prestigious golf clubs throughout the USA and Canada, including Baltusrol, Augusta National, Medinah, Crooked Stick, Shinnecock, Pine Valley, Chicago Golf, and others.

Yes, prospective members have the opportunity to meet and play golf with several current members before applying for membership. New members are recommended by the Admission Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Every Tuesday the members play in an organized event that encourages guests who are interested in joining the club and who want to experience it.

The greens are bentgrass. Tees, fairways, roughs, and green surrounds are hybrid bermudagrass. Starting around October 1, each year, the entire course (except for the bentgrass greens) is overseeded with rye grass. The type of overseed is a medium overseed as recommended by the University of Arizona.

No, there is not.

Yes. DFGC is a family oriented club with special golf rates for sons, daughters, and grandchildren of Regular Members.

Yes, there is a men's mixer (TNT) every Tuesday at noon. There are other events throughout the season, including two man events, four man scrambles, and the club championships. Also, there are the very popular fall and spring member-guest tournaments and interclub competitions. For the ladies, the DFWGA runs an 18 hole and 9 hole program with appropriate events and championships for its members as well as a member-guest invitational, league play, and friendly interclub events.

The Club is sound financially and has no debt.

DFGC is a no tipping club. Members are encouraged to donate to the employees Christmas fund.

Yes. All handicaps are processed through the AGA in accordance with USGA handicap procedures. Also, the DFGC web site is linked to the AGA web site. This feature is presently under construction. Desert Forest is also a member of the USGA  and the  Trans-Mississippi Golf Association.

Yes, since 1962, DFGC has hosted many national and local championships, including the Annual Quail Cup Pro-Am, the Dunlop Masters, Arizona Open, Arizona Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur, US Senior Amateur and others.In 2006, DFGC hosted the Trans-Mississippi Four Ball Championship. In 2007 DFGC hosted the 2007 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship conducted by the USGA.