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4.2
2488 Reviews (2488)
5 Stars
1218
4 Stars
869
3 Stars
265
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
45
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
87.7%
Recommend this course
2211 out of 2488 reviews
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4.3
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 92 reviews
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4.2
184 Reviews (184)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.8%
Recommend this course
156 out of 184 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
2488 Reviews (2488)

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 38
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow greens, hard sand traps

Course was recently opened after over-seeding. Greens are very slow and bumpy, sand traps are hard, difficult to judge. Par 5 hole 15 is under construction after flooding (It is advertise, and staff reminds players about the condition of the hole).

Layout is challenging, but enjoyable. Staff makes everyone feel welcome.

I like playing here, but I believe that the price is a little high for the current course conditions. Once greens, and sand traps gets fixed, I agree that they can charge the correct amount.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Past time to mow

The seeding is understandable. But they need to mow. The greens are super long and it takes away from the experience. Everything looks healthy. Past time to mow

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
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 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thé rock course

the tee box were so dry and hard, we almost couldn’t install our tee.

one hole was under contraction but weee told only once on site.

Carts due to be replace.

Thé starter was very nice with us.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great views

Course was in good shape even just before closing for the season. The layout is great and the views are incredible. Will definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very different layout for an alternative

Very different layout a fun alternative.

I had not played Rancho mañana in a couple of years. The course was not in great shape it’s in a reconstruction and there are so overall washed out areas due to the heavy rains recently.

Nonetheless it’s a great way to mix it up and the staff was very accommodating.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 618
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This round we got a lot of run of the ball due to short grass greens a bit difficult to put but we enjoy our round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not in very good shape

Greens are small, slow and not in the greatest shape. Many fairways are narrow. Course was hard as a rock and scalped preparing for winter grass. I did not see this disclosed when I bought the round of golf. Also one of the par 5's was being renovated so that hole was a temporary par 3. Will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs help

All tee boxes need some work, they’ve let the tee boxes get so dry that you’ll need to bring a hammer to get your tee in the ground. Number 16 is being rebuilt so they’ve changed it to a 150 YTD par 3 with a bad temporary green. No mention of this when they take your greens fee. No cart service so bring something to stay hydrated. Overall I’d find other courses to play until they get their act together.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

POOR CONDITIONS

I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO KNOW THAT THEY WERE GETTING PREPARED TO RE-SEED FOR WINTER BEFORE I BOOKED.

COURSE WAS DRY MOWED DOWN AND HARD AS A ROCK. WE COULD BARELY PUSH OUR TEES IN THE GROUND.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course …

Because they’re drying out the course, before performing R&M, the course grounds were solid like a rock (especially the tee boxes). Otherwise, I would’ve given the course conditions, five stars. The layout of the course is superb. I’ll definitely be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course layout

Short course is a challenge if you miss the fairway, greens in much better condition since the rain, staff is very efficient & friendly, only complaint is numerous weeds surrounding some of the greens & lack of bunker sand, still a great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 618
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were terrible

Usually love playing this course. The greens were terrible. After playing at other courses where the greens have been great. Not sure what they missed. Greens were bumpy and slow.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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