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4.2
2515 Reviews (2515)
5 Stars
1225
4 Stars
877
3 Stars
275
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
86.7%
Recommend this course
2232 out of 2515 reviews
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4.2
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.0%
Recommend this course
98 out of 114 reviews
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4.1
174 Reviews (174)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.5%
Recommend this course
147 out of 174 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
2515 Reviews (2515)

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 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very poor greens..

Excellent staff and the course layout is great, but greens are always in poor condition.

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

Love this course

I love this course…. It’s a gorgeous, fun track!

Every hole has something special.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 212
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A real pleasure to olay

Always enjoy this course. Shot but such a variety of club selection. Green were great. Staff is friendly. Enjoyed our playing partners who were from the area. This was a course they love to play as well. Will return for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprise!

Mid-August, record heat, no rain…

and this course is in surprisingly good shape. One of my favorites, always friendly staff,& good practice facilities. Plus I love the layout. It’s fun to play a course where you don’t grab driver on every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice views. Short course.

Starter refused to let my 2 some go out ahead of the 4 some, despite being 45 minutes early.

Ended up pairing us with a single lady and we all waited on said 4 some for about 12 holes. We decided to skip a hole and pass the 4 ball. On the next fairway the Marshall who refused to let us tee off early came by and asked where our single was. We told him she chose to stay behind. The Marshall then says “well that wasn’t very smart” and drove off.

Aside from the pace of play and the mentally challenged starter I would play here again. Also the course is about 1000 yards short of what is posted online & on the scorecard.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hole 1 and 18 cart path only. Tee boxes in rough shape. Course conditions overall poor.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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

A Skill Builder

My son and I play this course twice a month. It plays trickier than designed. You will lose balls. Course, even in late summer, is in good shape. Very fun elevation changes. Cart paths can be a bit of a labyrinth. Great value after playing area courses Troon North, TPC Scottsdale, Boulders and Legend Trail. Starter and marshals make you feel welcome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

This is a super fun course with lots of elevation changes.

You don’t find too many courses like this in Phoenix.

The course is well maintained, and they had “cold” water stations at every other hole. Summer prices make this course a real deal if you can take the heat

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice tract

This was our first time playing this course , we were amazed at the scenery . The course was well maintained ; bunkers were well trimmed , but could use sand . There were some sun burned grass , but that is to be expected in Arizona in August . The greens were small but played well . This course plays around 6000 yards from the tips , but don’t be fooled the steepness of several holes will easily add about 300 yards . This is a fun course , but bring some extra balls . We will be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tight course

Friendly staff, pace of play was perfect, I chose 4 stars on course condition only due to being Summertime. They did a great job keeping the course in very good shape for the summer heat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice but...

This course has so much potential with spectacular views and a generally medium challenge track, The greens were a bit bumpy and had some irregular grass. I guess the course is out of room, but some of the holes are just too short even from the tips. With some TLC for the greens and tee boxes, this course could be even better,

The staff is always very friendly and helpful!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Local knowledge is key

Played this course and enjoyed the round. Played as a solo and had a couple foursomes in front of me that were happy to let me play through. Got around in about three hours. The course was in great shape especially for how dry it has been this summer. Lots of blind shots and crazy elevation changes. If you are not super accurate off the tee, bring a bunch of balls with you. Overall enjoyable experience and will bring friends from out of town here as the views are awesome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bumpy greens

Other than the slow bumpy greens, course was in good summer condition. Staff is great. Water coolers were cold and plentiful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

WOW!

First time playing here and it reminded me a lot of Quintero. Lots of elevation changes that are 1 or 2 club differences. Fun and challenging and every member of the staff we encountered were great! Also really liked the “Tip Sheet” to give you an edge on each hole. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging and fun.

August round, summer greens and fairways. Bunkers in good shape. Most Tee boxes looking nice. Staff was very friendly for our 1st time, always appreciated. We enjoyed ourselves green fees reasonable. The hints on the scorecard were helpful. Marshall was seen multiple times.

Each hole is different, not too long however some play up the mountains making your approach shots tougher. Difficult to choose lines on your 1st round here. Was easy to club down off the tees to set up the 2nd shots. Course management will save you a few strokes and maybe a few balls.

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