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4.2
2487 Reviews (2487)
5 Stars
1217
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
87.6%
Recommend this course
2210 out of 2487 reviews
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4.3
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
32
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
4.6
88.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 92 reviews
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4.1
184 Reviews (184)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
65
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
2487 Reviews (2487)

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 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lack of information

I had to cancel this reservation. There was nothing on the course info that told me the greens were still "rough" from being aerated. Also no info as to having one hole moved from being a par 5 to a par 3. Lost my reservation fee.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 203
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was in rough condition. The greens were unplayable. I would avoid this course until it is repaired.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

At this time Not worth playing

Right now don't bother as the course is NOT good, The greens are in really, really bad shape. Fairways are marginal & tee boxes are also bad. The course layout is great & the views are spectacular. If you don't care about putting then go play.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Don't play there, Not worth the green fee

The greens were the worst I've seen on any course all summer. Fairways were just okay and tee boxes or also very bad. Not worth the drive there or the money to play. But the course layout and the scenery is spectacular

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 297
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Course is in fair condition

Doing some necessary repairs around hole 16 (par 5 is temporary par 3). Summer heat is here. Fairways are okay but dry. The greens are in fair condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 203
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of my favorites

They recently punched so the greens were not smooth but it necessary maintenance. #16 is getting renovated but for the better. Love this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough shape

Love this golf course but it was in awful shape. Greens were recently pegged but we're completely un puttable and it wasn't just from aeration, most were bare dirt in significant areas. The 16th par 5 was damaged from a storm and is apart 3 with a terrible green. I love this course but definitely will not be back anytime soon .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Horrible greens

The greens were in terrible condition. Very poorly maintained, bumpy, patchy, and uneven surface. Worst greens I have ever played on! And I have played golf for over 30 years.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough greens/ wet fairways

Greens were recently aerated and many had little to no grass on them they were mainly sand but not mentioned anywhere in booking and also there was many muddy spots on fairways. Otherwise course was fun like normal.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trash conditions

This course is usually pristine. However the greens were just punched and are showing some horrible damage. Fairways were nice in some areas, but the course is definitely showing some irrigation issues. Tee boxes were flat but beat up. I would advise staying away for sometime.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/20/2022

If you booked the tee time through our website or by calling us, you were notified of our greens aerification. I have just sent a note to GolfNow to notify anyone booking through them to let them know of the green aerification.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Greens were punched with no warning

Played for Father’s Day and received no warning that the greens were punched this past Tuesday. Some of the greens were missing grass as well. This course has been my favorite course for years but is no longer. Very dissatisfied that no one would communicate that and when I told the guys inside, they didn’t care at all!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/20/2022

If you booked the tee time through our website or by calling us, you were notified of our greens aerification. I have just sent a note to GolfNow to notify anyone booking through them to let them know of the green aerification.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shameful and disapointing...

I upload to every review photos and I'm sure they will delete them, because they are shocking how poor the greens were. I play here every year many times and this was the worst conditions the course was ever. Any course would close the course or has provisional greens. There was no warning on GolfNow or TeeOff that the greens were aerified this week. Anyway there were no grass to putt. Look at my pictures - unbelievable. I have no idea how people can rate this course higher than poor. The two flights behind me quit after 8 holes, because of the poor course conditions. To bad what happened to one of my favorite courses.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/20/2022

If you booked the tee time through our website or by calling us, you were notified of our greens aerification. I have just sent a note to GolfNow to notify anyone booking through them to let them know of the green aerification.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed

As I booked my tee time I would of love to be notified about the greens have just been punched and filled with sand. I would have not booked the tee time

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

What happened

Not sure what is going on with this course…I’ve never seen it in this poor condition.

I was warned about the greens being sandy due to aerifcation but the grass was dead in many places and the tee boxes were ROUGH

I love the personality of the course (have played many years) and the staff was fantastic as was the food shack and breakfast burrito.

Cart girl was awesome as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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