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Rancho Manana Golf Club

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4.2
2511 Reviews (2511)
5 Stars
1224
4 Stars
876
3 Stars
273
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
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86.7%
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2229 out of 2511 reviews
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4.2
110 Reviews (110)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
Recommend this course
95 out of 110 reviews
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4.1
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.2%
Recommend this course
149 out of 177 reviews
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Course Highlights
Rancho Manana's scenic layout consistently challenges golfers of all skill levels with creative, target-style holes that reward smart club selection. Friendly staff and solid course conditions make this Arizona favorite a strong value for the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Desert
Par 70
Length 6016 yards
Slope 128
Rating 66.7

Rancho Manana Golf Club has one of the prettier courses in Cave Creek-Scottsdale, located high in the Sonora and combining vistas with testing golf. It offers a par-70 championship golf course laid out over elevations that change dramatically right up alongside the untouched desert and the indigenous wildlife that comes with that, as well as an old-school dude ranch that has been incorporated into the golf resort. Low-handicap golfers will be challenged by the golf course, but it's not so tough that other levels of golfer will be turned away.

The Rancho Manana Golf Club offers golf to the public and is conveniently located just 20 minutes off the highway.

After a round of golf at the Rancho Manana Golf Club, stick around for around and maybe some eats at the Tonto Bar & Grill, which has received several awards and is listed among Arizona's top 100 restaurants.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 70 6016 yards 66.7 128
Blue (W) 70 6016 yards 70.9 134
White 70 5407 yards 64.0 119
White (W) 70 5407 yards 68.0 126
Red (W) 70 4464 yards 64.1 112
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Scorecard for Rancho Manana Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 66.7/128 W: 71.6/132 398 391 374 379 168 465 207 272 192 2846 514 126 401 384 148 377 508 156 556 3170 6016
White M: 64.0/119 W: 68.5/125 368 312 329 336 154 422 172 257 167 2517 482 110 366 310 131 333 493 141 524 2890 5407
Red M: 61.0/107 W: 63.7/114 281 259 249 276 110 393 131 239 147 2085 405 93 316 271 113 239 450 117 375 2379 4464
Handicap 7 9 3 1 17 11 13 15 5 6 18 8 12 16 10 2 14 4
Par 4 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 3 34 5 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 5 36 70

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tiff-Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Johnston (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

4.2
2511 Reviews (2511)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 65
Patio Dining 64
Amazing Food 49
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 135
Narrow Fairways 92
Bunkers 68
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 126
Locals 78
Advanced Golfers 58
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 113
In the 'Burbs 45
At a Resort 43

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U000001842777
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great scenery and slightly better than average golf

Rancho is a bit of a quirky layout but there are great views of the valley and Black Mountain and the course is usually in good shape. This time out it was cart path only, which we knew in advance, but several of the fairways had quite large over-seeded patches, which were unplayable. We were not made aware of this in advance, which took away a bit from the value for money equation. The greens were all in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Spritetime
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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bryanbailey
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jeffeyes
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rancho

Relatively short at 6000 yards but 6 par threes make it play a little longer. Fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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kbudd3
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Evthree
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

This course doesn’t get much attention in the vally. But the layout and conditions are great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rBuIGxw91dugthJDWJ8e
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dadaevan
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely Little Gem

What a find! GORGEOUS views and a cool layout! Friendly staff and wonderful members that I played with!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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whoeppner3
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314163783059
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart path only

I love playing this course, it’s unique and the scenery is beautiful with the mountains, cacti and wildlife. It is not a course I would do again if it was cart path only. Between the mountains and fairways, unless you’re in great condition, it’s tough with all the walking. I will be back, when seeding is finished.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000001355035
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u00000151417
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great hidden gem

This course has great potential. It is short. I played the back tees which was unusual. It was being overseeded so cart path only and the greens were slow as they didn't seem mowed or rolled. I think this isn't a normal condition. Great course layout and reasonable rates.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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angthibault
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course pleasant people

This course was awesome. It was a great deal through Got Now at 81 a person. Staff was super personable.Beer cart was no where to be seen.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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monroe2222
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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vhynes
Played On
Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

First round after overseed

Fairways and rough in great condition. Greens are still a little fuzzy. Sand traps were inconsistent probably due to watering. Overall conditions as expected for just after overseed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000005292739
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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makkst
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jmay19thhole
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shaggy, slow greens but awesome layout

Course was a very shaggy especially on the greens (which are tiny), but an awesome/challenging layout, with some big elevation changes, great scenic views

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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