Desert Mountain Podcast

As we come closer to the end of the summer season, Desert Mountain Club teammates are planning for what's to come this winter! Director of Club Operations Gregg Leonard and Director of Culinary Operations Chef Bertrand Bouquin highlight some upcoming events in the months ahead including wine dinners, live entertainment, and of course Fall Bash! Chef Bertrand hints at what you could see on the menu...

There are many layers to our culinary offerings at Desert Mountain Club. In fact, Members can sweeten their celebrations with signature cakes, made right here on the Mountain. On the podcast this week, Pastry Sous Chef Korrin Stevenson joins us to talk about the cake ordering process, how she and her team creates these bakes, and the flavors and fillings used to make your celebration even more spe...

There's a lot of progress each day out at Renegade Golf Course and Renegade Range. On the podcast this week, Chad Goetz of Nicklaus Design along with PGA Director of Golf John Lyberger and Director of Agronomy Todd Bohn join us to talk about the developments and improvements at Renegade and the timeline of reopening. They also discuss the restoration project scheduled for Cochise Golf Course and h...

It's only fitting we talk to our Master Club Fitter during Golf Gear Week at Desert Mountain Club. Chris Heasley joins us for his first time on the podcast, alongside return guest Paxton O'Connor, Director of Instruction. The two discuss their recent benchmarking trip to San Diego and what they experienced in their meetings with companies including TaylorMade and Titleist. Plus, hear how Heasley w...

Pardon our dust- progress is underway! This week, the Desert Mountain Podcast takes you on location to the new Onsite Health Clinic, currently under construction and the Fairways Building and opening in December. You'll hear more about the facility staffed by HonorHealth, additional pickleball courts coming to Sonoran, and the brand new dog park. Plus, learn how traffic flow and parking updates wi...

Desert Mountain Club has a commitment to sustainability, finding ways to reduce waste and conserve water and energy. This week, Todd Bohn, Director of Agronomy, and Todd Bruen, Director of Facilities and Construction join us on the podcast. Together they break down some of the water, power, and waste reduction initiatives at the Club, and how equipment upgrades like the new laundry operation insid...

We're exploring the great outdoors at Desert Mountain! Jake Metz, Outdoor Adventure Coordinator, joins us this week on the podcast. He dives into some exciting excursions for our Members while reflecting on how these adventures come together. You'll also hear how these events help you escape the Arizona heat while learning something new about your surroundings.

Wes Pudwill, Director of Talent and Culture, and Alicia Garcia, Engagement and Communications Coordinator, join us on Desert Mountain Podcast this week. Together, they share some insights generated from the Great Place to Work® survey as well as ways employees are recognized for their hard work on a continuous basis. Plus, hear about some benefits for new hires wanting to join our team and experie...

When the summer sizzle sets in, we find ways to stay cool and stay active! On this week's podcast, Lifestyle Activities Manager Haven Lewis and Youth Activities Supervisor Emily Schiavone join us to chat about fun-filled tournaments, events and activities still on the slate for the summer. Emily explains what it takes to keep kids involved while avoiding summer brain drain, while Haven discusses a...

Desert Mountain Club likes to shake things up by adding fresh and flavorful cocktails to the summer menu! C/G Assistant Clubhouse Manager Miles Brudigan and Seven Assistant Clubhouse Manager Doug Pocius join us on the podcast this week! They tell us about the new seasonal specials at their respective clubhouses, some of the cocktail and mocktail trends happening now, and how a glass tower is being...

As the Southwestern Amateur plays out at Desert Mountain Club for the 10th consecutive year, the amateur golfers are seeing first-hand some of the intricacies of the Geronimo course. Golf legend Tom Lehman joins us on this week's podcast, discussing his long relationship with Desert Mountain, challenges on the course, and the mindset amateur players need to advance. Southwestern Amateur Director R...

Women's Golf Day was Tuesday, June 7, 2022. But at Desert Mountain Club, we celebrate women in golf each day! On this week's podcast episode, we sit down with Head Golf Professional Maggie Green at Chiricahua Golf Course. She talks with us about the women's golf leagues on the Mountain, her unique role in golf merchandising, and the importance of the women's perspective in growing the industry. Pl...

You can master your skills on the course all while staying in the A/C! This week, Director of Instruction Paxton O'Connor talks with us about the benefits of taking lessons inside the Jim Flick Golf Performance Center. He discusses new and exciting updates inside the Performance Center, improvements inside the teaching bays, as well as Trackman technology being utilized with adults and kids alike....

This week, Desert Mountain Club is showing support for American men and women in our armed forces, as part of Military Appreciation Month, recognized in the U.S. every May. On this week's episode of Desert Mountain Podcast, Member General Derek Hill joins us with a look at the unique relationship between Desert Mountain and the Veterans Heritage Project. Also joining us is Tim Wegscheid, President...

One of the draws to being in the Desert Mountain Community is feeling safe and secure in your space. That sense of safety isn't accidental. There are men and women throughout the area making sure safety is their #1 priority. This week, we talk with Jim Duffey, the Safety and Access Committee Chief on the Desert Mountain Master Association Board. Joining him for this discussion on safety is Bill Fu...

If you want to see Desert Mountain flex its party muscle, Spring Bash is the way to watch it get done. We sit down with some of the musicians who took the stage for the big party. First, we talk with  the men of Sixwire. They tell us how they came to rock together, and what they love about Desert Mountain Members. Then, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath gets behind the microphone, with his insights on...

There's nothing like playing a tournament on the Mountain! Members Karen Anne Platt and Chris Storbeck join Director of Golf John Lyberger on this week's episode. They discuss the recent Member-Guest tournaments at Desert Mountain Club, and other hosted golf events that showcase just how much our Members care about the Community. Plus, hear about some of the Great Shots this week, including half a...

Director of Membership Sales, Nicole Forbes, explains the current state of affairs with Membership here at Desert Mountain Club. She answers some Frequently Asked Questions including what Membership choices are available, and what being on the waitlist means.

This week, we sit down with Desert Mountain Master Association Executive Director Terra Waldron and Board President Kevin Frawley to discuss living on the Mountain. Together, they discuss the roads that led them to life at Desert Mountain, as well as key objectives for 2022, including safety measures and re-evaluating design review. While their paths to the Mountain may be different, their goal fo...

Twice a year, the C/G Range is filled with dozens of our Members' favorite golf gear vendors. This day does not come together without the help of an expansive team here at Desert Mountain. We sat down with Director of Golf John Lyberger in his office, which served as a temporary home for golf bags ready to go to their forever homes with our Members. Mark Thush, Director of Retail took a few minute...

Wine enthusiasts on the Mountain know there are so many knowledgeable people to ask for a good recommendation. This week, we're talking with two of our experts: Sommelier John O'Farrell and Wine Store Supervisor Robin Peacock. Together, they explain more about the ever-developing wine program at Desert Mountain, and how you can bring the vino from your Desert Mountain dining experience into your o...

Our Director of Agronomy, Todd Bohn, returns to the podcast to provide an update on all things turf related. Todd gives us the dirt on what it takes to make the Mountain the lush and vibrant playground we know and love. He gives us some key facts on what you will and won't see while out on the fairway, and some behind-the-scenes knowledge on how his Midwest background is coming in handy here in Ar...

This week's podcast found us pool-side with our Director of Athletics & Sonoran, Arnaldo Cocuzza. He tells us about his journey to Desert Mountain, as well as things you'll see around the Sonoran Clubhouse, like new water stations and a lending library, to help you improve not only your workout, but your well-being. You might even hear about a few of Mr. Cocuzza's favorite activities that keep...

This week's podcast welcomes Kathy Kory, Board Secretary and Francine Keller, Director of Administration. They discuss several very important topics including strategic initiatives for Desert Mountain, the upcoming Board election starting next week and the recruiting season for new Committee Members.

Happy Hours have returned to the Mountain! Hear from our Director of Operations, Gregg Leonard on the variety of Happy Hour experiences throughout the week, as well as new operational dining enhancements made to create more dining opportunities for your family to enjoy on the Mountain. Please note – A significant water line break this morning will require us to close Chiricahua Grill beginning tod...