McDowell Mountain Golf Club
About
Nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, McDowell Mountain Golf Club offers a premier golf experience surrounded by breathtaking desert landscapes and panoramic mountain views. Known for its exceptional course conditions, friendly atmosphere, and signature Arizona scenery, the club blends challenging play with unmatched beauty. Whether you're here to test your game, enjoy a casual round with friends, or take in the spectacular sunsets from our clubhouse patio, McDowell Mountain Golf Club delivers a true desert golf experience that is both memorable and inviting.
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Golfer Photos
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Another hay fairway Photo submitted by u314171170019 on 09/24/2025
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The hay fairway Photo submitted by u314171170019 on 09/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Jim3650172 on 03/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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This is the landing zone on a par 4. Brutal “fairway” lie. Photo submitted by dubjac on 09/05/2022
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Photo submitted by dubjac on 08/29/2022
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Photo submitted by WGAgolf on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by ja24martino on 12/09/2021
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Back nine Photo submitted by u314161204123 on 03/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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#5 approach shot. Cool shot with the mountain in the background. Photo submitted by ryantjeerdsma on 09/24/2013
Golfer Reviews
Worth playing
Even though the driving range is closed for repairs it’s still worth playing. The course overall was in pretty good shape, with some thin hard spots on the fairways, but it’s desert golf so that’s to be expected. Pace of play was excellent l. Staff very helpful and friendly. Green were a bit slow though. Definitely will come back and play again as the weather cools down.
The course is in very good condition for the summer months. The course can be challenging at times. It will test your golf skills.
The first 100-150 yards before the fairway greens with small and medium stones was different for sure.Many areas of thin fairways did not interfere too much with play,but needs some repair.Nice layout.
Don’t play here
Range closed, gps on cart quit working on the 1st hole and I was told they don’t have staff to come out and address it, fairways in such poor shape you have a 50/50 chance at getting a playable lie, groundskeepers on course would not pause or step aside to let me play through
In Dire Need of Maintenance
Course is in poor condition and not worth the fee paid. Fairways are rough and overgrown with weeds and other vegetation. Greens are fast and bald. Worst course we’ve played this year, and we’ve played many that were in much better shape than this one even considering the hot weather. Lots of course remodeling in the works. Driving range is nothing but sand. Disappointing!
Good course, but need to fill drinking water jugs
All was good until I made my way to a water jug to refill my cup....EMPTY....it was only 105*....the next 4-5 jugs were all EMPTY......it's the little things that matter.......my only complaint but when it is 105 degrees out someone should have been checking these.....What would happen if a golfer died on the course?
Thank you for your feedback and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will make sure to address the water jug situation as this is a critical part of the golfers' experience, especially in the summer heat. We look forward to your next visit to the club.
Great day of golf, great pace and staff was awesome’
Thanks for the 5-Star review! We are excited to hear you had a great day on the course and enjoyed the staff. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf.
McDowell
Course in transition. Greens were great. Should be great in a week or so
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your patience during this transition period and are excited for you to experience the course at its best soon. Thanks for your continued support.
great time!
the course was in great condition.
pace of play was fast.
staff was friendly.
will play here again!
Thank you for the 5-Star review and taking the time to provide your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!
Not Recommended
If you love waiting on each shot, McDowell Mountain is your course. Average wait time on each hole 5 mins. The front 9 we waiting at least 10 - 15 min on holes 4, 5,6 & 7. Temperatures between 102 - 105. I've played a lot of rounds durning AZ summers over 32 years. This round was the first for me to have ever water stand warm. I've never experienced that before. McDowell Mtn screams WELCOME Golfers. Had I not gone through Gold Now, their green fess were $99. Enjoy!!
Thanks for taking the time to provide you feedback. We are continually working to improve the playing experience, even in the hot summer months. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.