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4.2
2455 Reviews (2455)
5 Stars
1200
4 Stars
860
3 Stars
262
2 Stars
90
1 Stars
43
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
88.8%
Recommend this course
2184 out of 2455 reviews
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4.4
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.8%
Recommend this course
64 out of 69 reviews
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4.2
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
Recommend this course
154 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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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
2455 Reviews (2455)

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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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Come with many balls

Rancho is a good to great public course. It's narrow with desert everywhere. My only negative is pace us slow because public. I'll be playing again once my swing is better so

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the price!

I really enjoyed my round. Fairways tight but fair. Greens smaller than most. Rolled nice. A little slow.

Loved the elevation changes! I will definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

very enjoyable

enjoyed even with lots of wind. only problem was ranger telling our group to hurry up so we could catch up with the big backup at the next hole

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Front 9 was in better shape than back 9. Overall a nice experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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
Played On
Reviews 4
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
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best

Really enjoyed playing rancho manana. Course was perfectly maintained. Ton of fun golf shots. Target golf for sure. Beautiful scenery and a great spot to have lunch afterwards. Everything you’d want out of a golf outing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best golf club in Cave Creek

Always enjoy playing this coarse, great views and friendly staff, grounds were in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Splendid course the

Didn’t know what to expect, but my wife and I had a wonderful time. New to desert golf, played We-ok-pa a few days prior. We actually liked this hidden gem a little better, if that says anything. Some long par 3’s, and shorter but challenging par 4’s and a few 5’s, all was good. Not to mention it’s a bit cooler up in that area, vs down in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. As a bonus, a really nice on site restaurant called The Groto. Lunch was delicious, service was great too. Yup, we’d go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes beat up

The tee boxes were in horrible shape and so hard you could not put in a tee and huge divots even on part four boxes. Layout is fun but hard to ignore the really bad things.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great views and Course setup

Really enjoyed the beauty of the course layout into the terrain. I think its just enough elevation where your ball seems to fly a little further. The uphill/downhill shots are so much fun. We ended up at Tonto's next door after the round and it was awesome to enjoy an early dinner watching golfers hit into the par 3. We'll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rancho Manana

I thought a bit gimmicky. Fairways close together with a number of blind spots. ( saw a lady hit in head). Knowing the course would mitigate these some. Would play again if opportunity presents.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great views

The views on this golf course are great. You see the surrounding Cave Creek area with all of it's hills and mountains. The course is extremely short. The rating for the white tees are 64. Difficulty is increased due to very narrow tee boxes that, on some holes, felt like an afterthought. Overall I enjoyed playing this course for the first time, but I would probably not return if I was looking for somewhere to play in the Phoenix area.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Slow Play

Took our threesome 4:57 to play the round. Tee times are too close together.

Tee boxes are rough as well as a few greens. The 11th green is damaged from equipment damage. The cost per round is too high even for this time of the year.

Still a nice course and great views.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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