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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 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf and Views

Course is not long but still provides challenges. Desert hazards to negotiate add to the difficulty factor.

Beautiful desert views from multiple holes.

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

Everything we hoped for

Beautiful scenery and fun layout with minimal gimmicky holes and unreasonable shot demands. Our first time playing, so we found hole descriptions helpful. We’’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is our second time at Rancho Manana and the weather was perfect, the course was in great condition and dinner at Tonto's was excellent. We highly recommend the course and restaurant. Try the prickly pear martini!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love Rancho

The course is basically a National park with incredible views and you can often times see AZ wildlife. The staff is super laid back and nice. The course is usually in great condition. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Enjoyable round. Marshall was a bit pushy about slow play when we hadn’t seen the foursome behind us for 5-6 holes. People at club house and starter were nice.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I was expecting more

It was just “Okay”. Some fun , interesting holes for sure but I wasn’t impressed with the greens as the were exceptionally slow. Very fuzzy. No greeters at the club, but they were there to wipe down our clubs after for a tip. A long line of bags waiting to be brought in so we hauled our own and loaded them on a cart we picked out. It wasn’t even busy. I only paid $71 for the golf now rate at 3:00. I would have been really unhappy with the course if I would have had to pay their normal rate of $140 or so. I simply was of the impression this was going to be a better set up than I felt it was.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good and Bad

Fairways good. Greens exceedingly slow with competing grasses. Bunkers were hard and unreliable.

Vistas were beautiful.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth every cent

I live in the valley of the sun, and I do not play this course very often: but it never disappoints. When you look at the scorecard, you think you were going to tear this course apart because it is short. Swallow your pride, and move up to one of the forward tee boxes. This course is very difficult, but I think it is fair.

The turf is in incredible condition, there was one green on the back side, a 500 yard par 5, that was beyond bad. The others were in great shape but slow.

The views are beyond stunning and the desert plants are still in full bloom. Bring your camera or phone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great setting - Greens need agronomic attention

We live in this area full time. This was our second time playing Rancho Mañana. 7 years ago and yesterday. The setting and layout is beautiful with enormous elevation changes. Blue tees play at only 6,000 yards but positioning off the tee is critical with several blind tee shots and severe downhill part three holes.

Play was slow until no. 10 and it spread out.

My constructive comments were green surrounds and approaches not ideal. It was Sunday so perhaps that explains that issue. More importantly, the volume of poa seed heads on all putting surfaces is unacceptable especially a course with high play and, resulting revenue. The superintendent and usga green visits have likely recommended turf growth regulators for the putting surfaces. It is an expensive but critical program that should be immediately put in pla ce.

Golfers talk about greens more than a beautiful setting and I would not be a repeat customer without knowing the surfaces were top priority.

Lynn M

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

April 23

Course is very tight with no room for error. Better be a target golfer of bring a ton of balls! Great Views

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very touristy

Marshall sucks 2-3 groups held up at multiple holes

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

This is one of our favorite courses to play - such a great course at a lower price than many other courses. Definitely recommend!

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