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3.8
2108 Reviews (2108)
5 Stars
909
4 Stars
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3 Stars
224
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
74
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
72.9%
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1803 out of 2108 reviews
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3.5
53 Reviews (53)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
58.5%
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31 out of 53 reviews
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3.7
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
67.9%
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55 out of 81 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
2108 Reviews (2108)

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 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
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
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Picture perfect

A beautiful golf course with water everywhere... in the middle of the desert. The course was beautiful, the greens were moderate speed but smooth. If you get a chance to nab a few oranges overhanging the low walls of the course it’s a huge bonus. I wish the ponds slopes off more gradually so I could get some of my balls back!

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

Golf at Ocotillo

Nice course good greens and a lot of water. I will be playing again.

Many geese that make a big green mess

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable round

I played Ocotillo last year and again this year and both outings were one of the most enjoyable I have played. Greens were in great shape rolling very fast. (11+). fairways were well maintained and mow

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

A different kind of course for the area, not your typical desert course, more grass and water.

Fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not your typical desert course

So beautiful! Waterway all thru course so more water hazards than most but such a beautiful layout! Fairways lush and greens ran true. Play this course each year when we come! Great value and well worth it!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course-but challenging!

Beautiful day for a beautiful course.... A LOT of water! Pace of play was a bit slow-but, such a gorgeous day we didn’t really mind....would definitely play again... had a breakfast sandwich before & it was very tasty!

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

What an interesting course

Lovely course, was pared with with 2 very friendly and fun guys. Many shots need to planned as there are a variety of options. Throw a few extra balls in your bag as there is tons of water, especially on the blue course. A must play if you’re in the area. Good deals on golf now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

There were several areas that were very muddy. Course had several holes that were roped off and could not drive on fairway. Greens were in pretty good shape and quick. We will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

frost delay but warmed up nicely

after an hour frost delay turned out to be a nice day... pace was very slow. Course is in pretty good shape some tee boxes are chewed up and really uneven. Greens didn't hold approach shots and speed was inconsistent.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Conditions, Great Track

Beautiful ,scenic course, well maintained, challenging but not overly difficult for mid-handicap folder.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Course conditions we’re excellent, pace of play great, course layout very good. Was very beautiful and fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course as always

Course was in good condition except for #16 on the Gold. Green was full of seeds and impossible to putt. Should have been blown off since we played later in the day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf Day

Course conditions are great! Everything is green and the fairways are in beautiful shape. Greens rolling true, a little slow.

Like almost every resort course in Phoenix area the Pace of Play was slow. On the back nine, we waited on every hole , and the group ahead of had to wait as well. They have a course marshal riding around in a golf cart, but just waves as he drives by us as we were waiting at the tee. It might help if he stopped to talk about the holdup and offered reminders about speeding up pace of play( park carts behind the greens, new rules about leaving the pin in, even while putting on the green, taking a drop when OB. , etc.)

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good challenge Course condition could be better

Enjoyed the course. Quality seems to be dropping off a little

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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