The Refuge Golf Club sits along the Colorado River in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 2001. The course occupies a distinctive desert landscape where the Sonoran ecosystem meets the river corridor, creating a routing that moves between elevated desert terrain and lower riparian zones. Palmer's design takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes routed through arroyos, across rocky outcroppings, and along stretches that offer views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Havasu itself. The layout features significant elevation changes uncommon in many desert courses, with several holes playing uphill or downhill through the native desert vegetation of saguaro, ocotillo, and palo verde. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees but offers multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels. Water comes into play on several holes, both from natural desert washes and constructed features that reference the nearby Colorado River environment. The Refuge operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee play, which has made it a notable public-access option in the Lake Havasu area. The course serves golfers visiting the resort community as well as locals, and its Palmer pedigree gives it recognition among the limited number of championship-caliber courses in this part of western Arizona. The clubhouse and practice facilities support both casual and serious players drawn to the combination of desert golf and river-valley setting.