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4.2
2484 Reviews (2484)
5 Stars
1216
4 Stars
868
3 Stars
265
2 Stars
90
1 Stars
45
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
87.8%
Recommend this course
2208 out of 2484 reviews
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4.4
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 89 reviews
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4.2
183 Reviews (183)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.2%
Recommend this course
156 out of 183 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
2484 Reviews (2484)

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 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lots of fun with awesome layout and views

Had a great day at Rancho Manana at a great price. The elevation changes, views, and terrific course condition made for a memorable day off golf. Very little to complain about that hasn't already been mentioned. 16th hole is a long way from being finished and just wish there had been a sign of the distance to the temporary par 3 green. The tee boxes were rock hard so a little more water there wouldn't hurt but all in all the sheer beauty of the course and the friendly staff made this a super pleasant experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better Description of "changes" for Course

The course has always been challenging. During monsoon season there is one hole that Always washes out. The greens were in not good shape and bring a drill in order to get your tee in the ground at the tee boxes. Was told once there that various "addons" of players has taken place... Slowed the play so much that we barely able to get in 9 holes when we paid for 18. Plus we were told that the carts had to be back to the clubhouse by 7pm which cut 30-45 mins of possible play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 90
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summer at Rancho Manana

Great time on a summer Saturday tee time..

# 16 hole under construction, but otherwise a good round on an interesting layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding

This is an outstanding course. Great condition, layout and beauty. The course is difficult and unforgiving which make it a great challenge. I highly recommend this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Miserably slow play, ground is hard as a rock

Conditions are fair but very hard and dry. We couldn't get a tee into the ground. Greens are pretty rough. Fees are decent considering all that, however.

Pace of play was way way slow. Not in a hurry to come back, sorry to say.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun course

This the third time playing this course. I really like the layout- not overly long for the older player like me. The course was closed the day prior because of local flooding and that left the course in tough conditions in some areas. It was easy to tell where the water had created issues. #16 has temporarily been shortened from a par 5 to par 3 has they redo the hole. I was somewhat surprised how dry the greens were making them a little crusty and slow. I'd certainly recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late July Golf

Premium on shot making over distance

16th hole (par 5) under reconstruction plays as a temporary Par 3

Great Vodka drinks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great day

Rancho Mañana is my favorite course in AZ. While, seemingly, every course in the Phoenix area is struggling with the lack of water, especially on the greens, RM was the first course that talked to me about the course conditions.

We played 18 holes in 3 hours and 10 minutes, even while waiting on every tee box on the front 9.

For summer golf in Phoenix , it was a great day

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

First timer

Course was in great shape, and staff was very friendly. Beautiful layout for a fantastic price! Played with an older gentleman named nick that just made my day!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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