Hole 13 at Pinnacle Peak Country Club

The signature par 4 13th hole at Pinnacle Peak Country Club stands as the course's second-most challenging test, demanding both distance and precision from the championship tees at 446 yards. This straight-away hole cuts through the dramatic Sonoran Desert landscape, where towering saguaro cacti and rugged desert terrain frame the playing corridor. The absence of traditional water hazards or bunkers doesn't diminish the challenge – instead, the desert itself becomes the primary adversary, punishing wayward shots with unforgiving lies among the native vegetation. The tee shot requires commitment to a generous fairway, while the approach to the small green demands pinpoint accuracy. With desert lurking on both sides, this hole epitomizes desert golf at its finest, where strategic course management trumps pure power.