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4.2
2456 Reviews (2456)
5 Stars
1200
4 Stars
861
3 Stars
262
2 Stars
90
1 Stars
43
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
2185 out of 2456 reviews
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4.4
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.8%
Recommend this course
64 out of 69 reviews
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4.2
178 Reviews (178)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.1%
Recommend this course
155 out of 178 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
2456 Reviews (2456)

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 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pretty Course, Rude Pro Shop

This was the second time I've played this course. Mt first visit, I was very rudely greeted by an older man in the pro shop, something along the lines of "what do you want". I went back this weekend, when I checked in a different older man greeted me in a similar, discourteous manner. I don't understand why they would hire staff that cant pretend to be cordial to paying customers. He then proceeded to charge me a rider fee for my wife that cost more than half the amount of the round, mind you I teed off after 4pm as a single on a completely open golf course. I will not be going back solely off my interactions with these unpleasant pro shop employees. I'm hoping this is seen by management and addressed as it is unacceptable, been golfing 25+ years and haven't run into this.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, real test.

This is a great course, with a fantastic layout.

A great test of golf.

As with all courses in Phoenix in the summer….. when it is the hottest you see the Bev cart the least. On hot humid days filling up at the turn is almost dangerous, hydration wise.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

I enjoy playing at Rancho but there are times when the pace of play could be better

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 214
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course with Outstanding Holes

Range wasn't open, not much explanation for it. Just said maintenance hadn't finished yet. Course was Good, guys in front of us decided they needed to play from blue tees.

Doubt if any of four broke 100. Kind of slow. Guys who cleaned clubs were Great! Overall a 4 star day.

Jeff G

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

Rancho Manana fun and challenging

Beautiful views! Challenging layout, very nice staff. Definitely recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rancho Manana

The course was ok. I have seen it in better shape. The greens are coming b ack

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Experience

Staff was very friendly and welcoming and the course was nice too. I’d recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Much Better in the N Scottsdale Area

The track is not designed very well. It is cool to play up the mountain but other than that rather boring.

You have to pay for range balls which is crazy as most courses in the area do not follow this standard. The starters and golf shop staff were rather rude and did not make it feel like a welcome environment. For an extra $30 bucks take a trip over to Troon North, or Boulders.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rancho Manana

The greens were a bit rough but should be better in a few weeks.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gary

Like the layout of the coarse-The greens are a little rough -Overall not too bad ⛳️

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Avoid at all costs. Greens are gone. Again

Love the layout of this one of a kind course. The conditions are terrible unfortunately. The greens are mostly unputtable with exception of one or two greens. I played here two years ago and it was awful. Thought they would have figured it out but sadly not the case. Played this track many times over the years and it was always in good shape. Do not play here if you care at all about trying to make a putt. Just drive there have lunch or dinner in the great restaurant and walk out side and look at the practice greens they are terrible and exactly how the rest of the greens are.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

This course has a dictator for a ranger

Beautiful course. Horrible ranger. Lies to golfers. Felt like we needed to play speed golf instead of enjoying a normal round of golf. Unfortunate!!!

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