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3.8
2107 Reviews (2107)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
74
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
72.7%
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3.4
52 Reviews (52)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
57.7%
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3.7
80 Reviews (80)
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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
67.5%
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54 out of 80 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
2107 Reviews (2107)

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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Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Excellent

I just wish it was a pinch less expensive so I could play it more often. It’s a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ocotillo Golf

Played this course because a friend likes to play it. I found the fairways to be in great shape as well as the tee boxes, the greens were poor. We play twice a week at courses around the Phoenix Metro area. The greens at Ocotillo were terribly slow and bumpy. The worst greens we have played. Difficult to put because of the speed of the greens. Conditions as they were I would not recommend this as a course to play. There are much better courses in the area and at a lower price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 94
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Phil's Pholly

It's been awhile since I last played Ocotillo. Gold/Blue courses today. White course my fav. Greens a lot slower than I remember. Likely due to letting the Bermuda take hold. Fairways & rough areas in great shape! The course is still fun to play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

It’s in superb shape. It’s challenging. Green everywhere. I absolutely love it and return to it ASAP

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome courses

Amazing course. Not for the average player. Mistakes will cost you double and triple bogeys but I absolutely love it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course, rude course ranger

Had a great round playing at this course yesterday, very challenging but if you’re able to place your shots then you’ll be fine. The course itself was in spectacular condition, best one I’ve played here in AZ. A few tee boxes were over watered and very wet but other than that no complaints about the course. However, the course ranger was very rude when he approached us. There was two twosomes in front of us, don’t know why they weren’t paired together, but they got ahead pretty quick considering there was only TWO of them on each hole. The guys behind us, who were decently good, were riding us the entire time and would tee off while we were still on the fairway. The ranger, Frank, came up to us and said that we were twenty minutes behind and then radioed to the club house twice calling us “the slow group” to our faces. After the ranger had gotten the okay to finally let the guys behind us go ahead of us, everything was fine. No delays, no backups on holes, no one riding up on anyone. After stopping for about 10 to 15 minutes to let the guys play through on a hole we managed to finish our round at 4:15 minutes, 5 minutes behind what the scheduled time is. Considering that we had to stop for an extended period of time after being told were we’re behind and still finishing at that time was insulting, especially since we had guests in town with us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/13/2019

Sorry peconners the Ranger could use some etiquette lessons but you were playing too slowly. Your attitude reminded me of those "left lane hogs" we all encounter on the highways and who lead to many accidents nationwide. 4 hours for a round of golf should be a maximum not your goal and if another foursome was pressing you it was because they were getting extremely frustrated in the Desert heat at waiting over every shot. We have played golfnow.com rounds this past week in 2 hours 50 and two hours 55. You should have invited the group behind to play through without being told and you would have spared yourself (and your guests) the Ranger's rudeness.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

Always a challenging course, good risk reward ! Had a great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track.

Course was in good shape considering the heat. Very nice layout and has some challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, staff not ready or equipped to start day

Love this course, was not thrilled wt the way clubhouse handled check in, had a discounted rate on GN as a single , had two guys that wanted to john me , course offered me a latter time by 20mins but wouldn’t honor original rate , charged every player $10 .00 extra dollars , when I brought them extra business :/ when asked attendant to honor discount , was denied . Also had to wait for range balls , out of bags @ 800am in the morning ? When asked

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this Course!

My wife (25 handicap) and I (16 handicap) both love this course! Lots of water to make things interesting, excellent conditions, their carts and green poles have all the elements you would expect. This was our 4time in the last 6mo to play here. Never disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

All good except the greens and some of the sand traps

Have played Ocotillo several times. Fairways were in excellent shape as usual. Greens were in poor shape, appeared to have lots of dead areas. May just be the transfer to Bermuda but have never seen them in this condition. Sand traps on the blue 9 were very hard packed, better on the white course. Good pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Save your money

Greens are absolutely trash. Slow and bumpy that don’t hold their line, for a course in AZ this time of year they should be near prime.

Wasn’t worth the $60 we paid. Way better courses for your money in the valley.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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