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4.2
2466 Reviews (2466)
5 Stars
1207
4 Stars
862
3 Stars
263
2 Stars
90
1 Stars
44
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
88.6%
Recommend this course
2193 out of 2466 reviews
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4.4
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.7%
Recommend this course
68 out of 75 reviews
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4.2
179 Reviews (179)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.6%
Recommend this course
155 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
2466 Reviews (2466)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Gorgeous views and overall great course

Other than the pace of play, the course was gorgeous, well maintained and very playable for golfers of all ability levels. We spent a significant amount of time waiting on the group in front of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

I have played this course at least a half dozen times. While it’s a fun, challenging layout, the pace of play is absolutely atrocious. I have never played the course in under 4 hours 45 minutes. Most of the time it’s close to 5 hours. What’s funny is they post right on their information sheet on their carts that pace of play is around 4 hours! We waited on EVERY tee box and on EVERY shot in the fairway. They need to spread out the tee times further and more importantly be not afraid to encourage people to move along. This should include making people skip a hole if they fall behind. Reality is they will probably do neither. It’s all about the money, and it’s clear that there are plenty of people who will play the course. I for one, am done. The only redeeming part of the round was I purchased a Hot Deal from GN so played the course at a discount.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Love the views from the tee boxes. Course was in great condition. It was the perfect round of golf. Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Seems short, but plays carefully.

Tee boxes are the 1st thing I can think of. Gotta be better than that. The rest is all good. Greens, fairways, water! Bunkers with playable sand. Ill be back for sure. Hope the boxes are better then.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Course was in excellent shape. Had just been overseeded so it was cartpath only. Pace of play was good we got done in 4 hours and 10 minutes. Was starting to get backed up, but the Ranger took care of a slow group. Greens were a little slow because of the overseeding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course and less $ than others nearby

This course is one of my favorites. Makes you smile. some unique holes, pretty, not long but many “target” shots. Usually a little more reasonable cost than nearby courses. Views are excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always enjoys the challenge

This is a fun course that requires some course management and has lots of elevation changes. It's not too difficult but you need to put the ball in the right places. And having drinks afterwards at Tonto Bar and Grill is a bonus.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Course

We have played a few times at RM however this last couple times have been absolutely amazing! Course is pristine, people very friendly and inviting, Tontos is excellent for after golf snacks and drinks as well as a great lunch! Highly recommend cautiously because I don’t want everyone to go there and slow pace or drive price up!! We will be back a lot in the future!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging for Moderate to high handicappers

This is a beautiful course that really challenges your accuracy. It forces even the moderate player to use hybrid fairway clubs and irons. Picturesque views and interwoven in the hills and canyons.

Want a challenge, come play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Some fun elevation/view holes

Good layout with some challenging fairways, Fairway grass was longer, just coming off reseeding. Greens were clean and rolled true.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a beautiful course!!

This is now one of my favorite courses in the area. Beautiful layout challenging enough for me and my friends. The "Helpful Hints" in back of the scorecard was a great idea and was truly helpful specially for the first time players of this beautiful course. We will be back for sure. Well done !!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slow greens!

4 putted the first hole. Takes a while to get used to. Don’t go right on 6, your ball will roll down the cart path to the next hole

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall playable tight course with small greens.

With greens this small there should be no reason they they shouldn’t be rolling true and faster. The only other negative would be it would have been nice to know that the driving range faces due east. Couldn’t even se my ball fight, poor design choice. I don’t imagine that they get many second takes for early morning range balls .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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