Multi-Million Dollar Upgrades to Include Refreshed Locker Room and Bathroom Areas, Modernized Bar, Accordion Doors Connecting Indoor / Outdoor Areas
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Desert Highlands – the original home of The Skins Game and an acclaimed luxury golf club and community in the stunning Sonoran Desert of North Scottsdale – announces renovation work has begun to its men’s locker room.
PHX Architecture and Hatch Design Group, who completed the renovation of the women’s locker room and golf pro shop late last year, and also designed the award-winning Jack’s, will lead the multi-million dollar updates to the men’s locker room. Slated to be completed by the end of 2026, the renovation project will elevate the daily experience for the members.
The men’s locker room renovation project will center on five key enhancements to elevate the member’s experience while honoring Desert Highlands’ traditions and heritage:
- The men’s grille and lounge will be reimagined as a more open and inviting gathering space. Updated finishes, furnishings and design elements will create a comfortable environment for dining, socializing, and connecting with fellow members.
- The addition of the Nicklaus Room will introduce a distinctive new experience within the men’s locker room. This intimate fireside lounge will pay tribute to Desert Highlands’ legacy as the world’s first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course while providing a refined setting for conversation and relaxation.
- The locker room will be thoughtfully reimagined to enhance the member experience. Elevated finishes, improved lighting, upgraded amenities, and refined design details will create a more sophisticated and welcoming environment while preserving the traditions that make the space special.
- The wet areas, including showers, vanities and restroom facilities, will be fully modernized. Contemporary fixtures, premium materials, and upgraded finishes will enhance both comfort and functionality.
- The renovation will strengthen the connection between the indoor gathering spaces and the outdoor patio and golf course views. The result will be a more open, relaxed environment that embraces the Desert Highlands lifestyle.
Together, these enhancements will create a more elevated, comfortable and experience-driven destination for members while preserving the character, camaraderie and sense of community that define the Desert Highlands experience.
“Updating and improving our men’s locker room will make it more functional and inviting, and aligns with the Desert Highlands brand and quality expected at the club today and into the future,” says Desi Speh, Chief Operating Officer / General Manager at Desert Highlands. “This project, combined with last year’s golf shop and women’s locker room renovation, ensures that our core member spaces are consistent, cohesive and reflective of the Desert Highlands experience.”
Desert Highlands’ energetic lifestyle consistently draws discerning and active members – from tennis and pickleball enthusiasts to golfers, pet lovers and health and wellness enthusiasts. A full social calendar allows residents to fully enjoy this peaceful community. Desert Highlands finished 11th in Platinum Clubs of America’s Top-50 Golf Clubs in the U.S. rankings, and 54th in their world rankings.
This past November, the club completed a $9.8 million restoration project to its golf course. Spearheaded by Nicklaus Design Senior Designer Chad Goetz, the restoration project represents one of the most ambitious and rewarding undertakings in Desert Highlands’ illustrious history. Nicklaus Design collaborated with Heritage Links and the Desert Highlands Golf Course Maintenance team, led by Director of Agronomy Cody Horstman, on the restoration project, which included six major components: design enhancements to several holes, greens reconstruction, tee reconstruction, bunker reconstruction, desert de- and re-vegetation, and restoration of the turf found on the tees, fairways and rough.
Desert Highlands also recently completed a $2.5 million modernization of its golf shop and women’s locker room. The golf shop now features a redesigned layout with an expanded entrance and a relocated retail counter. Meanwhile, the women’s locker room boasts brighter finishes, a refreshed card lounge, upgraded vanity and wet areas, and a new self-serve comfort station that includes snack drawers, grab-and-go lunch options, wine on tap and a Pour-My-Beer tap system.
The club also recently updated its clubhouse and racquet club lounge. Set against awe-inspiring views of Pinnacle Peak and the unspoiled desert, Jack’s Backyard features numerous lounge areas, patio tables, cushioned fireside seating and two Bocce courts.
The breathtaking desert views were also enhanced at Ventana, Desert Highlands’ elevated dining experience, by incorporating large windows and open floor plans. The club’s 7,700-square-foot fitness center offers cutting-edge MATRIX equipment and design enhancements to several areas including the main floor and locker rooms.
Inside, the community provides residents peace of mind with a state-of-the-art security system, professionally trained security personnel, visitor control and access and other protection amenities. Among the acclaimed residential services that truly pamper residents and meet their specific needs are shipping and transportation assistance, pool and spa maintenance, home inspections and other customized services.
For more information: www.deserthighlandsscottsdale.com.
About Desert Highlands
Scottsdale’s premier private community and club, Desert Highlands melds Sonoran Desert luxury with world-class golf, tennis, pickleball, dining, residential services and 24-hour security. Located just 30 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Desert Highlands is easily accessible for second and vacation homeowners. It is only minutes away from famed Old Town Scottsdale and its myriad shops, restaurants and art galleries. Homes (all resale) range from $2 million to over $6 million, and feature architecturally adapted styles and systems for life in America’s most vibrant desert. The club’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is considered one of the best layouts in Arizona, and hosted the first two Skins Games back in 1983-84.
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