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4.2
2509 Reviews (2509)
5 Stars
1224
4 Stars
875
3 Stars
272
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
86.9%
Recommend this course
2228 out of 2509 reviews
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4.2
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.2%
Recommend this course
95 out of 109 reviews
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4.1
179 Reviews (179)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.9%
Recommend this course
152 out of 179 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
2509 Reviews (2509)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

LOve this course

I’d play here everyday if I could. Greens in pretty good shape. Cart paths much improved since I was last here. A gem.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just so-s0

Have played several times in past and was somewhat disappointed in condition of several greens. Shaggy with lots of po. It does remain a good value compared to most local courses.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Views

A very nice course and my favorite in the area. Amazing views and the course is in terrific shape. The pace of play was slow on the front and better on the back. A Ranger would be helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Spend your money elsewhere

I have played this course twice before, but it was about 10 years ago. I had fond memories of playing here. The layout in the scenery is wonderful, but that’s where the accolades end. It may be because it’s the shoulder season, but the greens were a joke. There’s so much Poana and dead spots on the greens, they were nearly impossible to putt, in fact, it was so bad we stopped keeping score. We played the white tees because we just wanted a relaxing round, and the tee pads were horrible. It was almost impossible to find a level spot, and if you did find a level spot, it was so beaten up it was like hitting off of sand. My wife played the red tees, and there was hardly a level lie on any of the red tee pads. I recommend you spend your money elsewhere. We came away very disappointed, and for the price we paid we expected much more.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
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 Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging, shot placement needed.

This is a beautuful course with very scenic views and challenging elevation changes. Lots of trouble if your not accurate off the tee. The staff is terrific and very friendly!! Not a course I would recommend for begginers if you get frustrated easily. Have fun and enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in Great Shape

Everything was great except the pace of play was extremely slow due to a couple groups.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play, new bridge on #2 has issues.

5 hour round was a lot of hit-and-wait, but probably due to it being high season and a 6000 yd course. New bridge between 2 & 3 beautiful, almost (too?) grand, gut the fact it’s only 1 lane caused some issues since it is used for players going each direction. We had some head on issues causing backups, especially so because the beverage cart was also in the mix. Otherwise, a beautiful course with great views and a good challenge despite its short length (small greens, target golf, significant issues just off the fairways and greens). And fair pricing for what you get.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Beautiful views from any spot on the course. Friendly staff and great food .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course Conditions Except For The Bunkers

The grass parts of the course were in very good condition, but the greenside bunkers were mostly hardpacked, with not enough sand in them. There was no one to help us at the bag drop area. The starter stayed behind his podium, never properly greeted our foursome, and did not give us any course information. In fact, he drove out to us next to the first green because he had not written down our cart numbers. There are a few sandwich and drink choices near the first tee, but the menu in the onsite restaurant had no sandwiches available. The price was great but the service was lacking.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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