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3.8
2119 Reviews (2119)
5 Stars
910
4 Stars
806
3 Stars
227
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
73.1%
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1812 out of 2119 reviews
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3.5
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
63.8%
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37 out of 58 reviews
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3.6
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.8%
Recommend this course
53 out of 77 reviews
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Course Highlights
Occotillo's layout consistently earns high praise, with water features on nearly every hole creating a scenic and genuinely challenging round. Friendly, welcoming staff and strong overall value make this course a compelling choice in the Phoenix area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6830 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.5

If you come to Arizona to play desert golf, forget about Ocotillo. Ocotillo is a refreshing change of pace from most of the Valley's courses precisely because it isn't surrounded by desert.

The White Course is the most unique of the three. It has only one par 5, and the water is a factor on just five of the holes. But it also has the best hole on the property -- the 479-yard, par-4 ninth, which used to be an easy par 5 but is now a treacherous finishing touch.

The Gold nine is a devilish test and not just because water comes into play on six of the holes. The greens have a lot of slope in them and are difficult to read. And some pin placements are brutal; hit a downhill putt two feet past the

hole, and it might roll down into a swale and 30 feet by. Uphill putts, on the other hand, are extremely difficult to get to the hole, if for no other reason than Ocotillo's greens aren't as fast as some of the Valley's marquee desert courses.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

3.8
2119 Reviews (2119)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 104
Patio Dining 95
19th Hole Scenic Views 56
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 231
Bunkers 137
Forced Carries 111
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 117
Locals 98
Playing Multiple Courses 84
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 119
Worth the Drive 105
In the 'Burbs 73

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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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

You do not get what you pay for

Overall enjoyed the course, challenging and decently maintained. Greens have numerous pitch marks that should have been repaired/maintained. For the price range balls should be included! There were no towel buckets available and no drinking water on the course. No cart GPS, this facility really needs it due to the numerous water hazards, etc. Pace of play was marginal, there was a tournament (on a Saturday) that started earlier in the morning causing tee time delays. BLUF: not what I expected for a course charging $135 plus $$ for range balls and no cart GPS.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gil

Pace of play was slow

The course was in excellent shape

Greens not as fast as I expected

Staff was excellent

Good value for your money

Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Lost Item

I played Ocotillo on Thursday, Feb 24. An afternoon round. Really nice facility. Great day.

However, when we finished, I left my cart speaker/GPS on the cart when we finished. We were among the final players off the course that day. Within 20 minutes of leaving the course, I realized my error. I immediately called the club. The Pro Shop was already closed, so I left a message.

I called back first thing Friday morning. I was told they had received my message and had checked the carts in the garage. The speaker/GPS was not there. At that point, it had not been turned in. They took my name and contact information and told me they’d continue to check, and let me know if it “turned up”. I called again today. No luck.

There is no question that it was taken by an employee. There was no one else left there to grab it from the cart. If they have employees stealing things from customers (again, we were among the last players on the course - there was nobody else there to grab it), then it is a place I don’t want to patronize.

I recognize that had I not forgotten to take the magnetized unit off of the cart, this wouldn’t be an issue. That’s on me. But I also know that what should have happened was their cart crew should have taken it off when they returned the cart to the cart garage, and turned it into the Pro Shop, hopefully to be returned to the rightful owner.

I won’t go there again, and I’ll share this story with others considering their playing options in this area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

I enjoyed everything about my golf experience. Unfortunately the entire course was covered with bird poop. Wherever you stepped you could count on standing in bird excrement

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather

Always reliable

We have played Ocotillo probably a dozen times. We have always found the course to be in excellent condition, the pace of play to be excellent,

It has been a challenge to find tee times in Phoenix this year - unlike every other year we've played here. We were fortunate to get an 8 am time, and although it was chilly to start, it quickly warmed up, and we thoroughly enjoyed our round.

Bob from Alberta

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Tee boxes were a little rough. Greens were pretty good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout and challenging water

Overall good. Teeboxes need to be upgraded as they are small and a little uneven.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We have played here often and the course is always in good shape and a reasonable pace is maintained. Thursday was very frustrating. It appears prices were increased because demand is high, but no Marshall’s out to ensure you get the game you pay for. When you tee off on time, it should be easy to see when there is a problem and deal with it as most golfers expect

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day on the course

Really nice day

Course is in great shape

Easy to walk (just watch the goose S%#¥)

Pace of play was slow but this time of year all are.

The fast grill at the turn is a nice touch.

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