The Refuge Golf Club in Lake Havasu, Arizona, features two distinct 18-hole courses designed to take advantage of the desert landscape along the Colorado River corridor. Refuge 2 serves as the companion layout to the original Refuge course, offering golfers a contrasting experience within the same property. The course sits in the Mojave Desert environment characteristic of western Arizona, where the terrain transitions between rocky desert washes, native vegetation, and views toward the surrounding mountain ranges. The routing works through natural desert topography, incorporating elevation changes and the region's distinctive geological features. Players encounter holes that navigate around desert arroyos and rock outcroppings, with fairways defined by the contrast between maintained turf and the untouched desert floor. The design philosophy emphasizes strategic shot-making over forced carries, allowing golfers to work the ball around natural hazards rather than simply clearing them. Lake Havasu's climate permits year-round golf, though summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees, making the cooler months from October through April the primary season. The course caters to a mix of local residents and visitors drawn to the Lake Havasu area for its water recreation and desert setting. The facility operates as a daily-fee property, providing accessible desert golf in a region known more for its lake activities than its golf tradition. The layout offers a straightforward test of desert golf without the elaborate conditioning or architectural pedigree of higher-profile Arizona resort courses.