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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
73.8%
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
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4.3
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3.6
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3.5
Value
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Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
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4.4
68.8%
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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 72
Length 7042 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.2

The Ocotillo Golf Resort sits on 185 acres and features lush contoured fairways that flow gently amid patches of mature trees, vibrant flower beds, pretty waterfalls and numerous lakes.

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.

Two holes stand out on the Gold: No. 5 is a 212-yard par 3 with water running down the entire left side; and No. 9 is a 468-yard par 4 with a carry over water from the tee -- water that dissects the fairway about 50 yards short of the green and water left to the green. Par there is a great score.

Ocotillo's Blue Course is a watery grave; water comes into play on eight of the nine holes. It's not overly long but there's so much water the length becomes irrelevant. The best hole may be No. 1, a 590-yard par 5. Big hitters are faced with the classic risk-reward: Do they lay-up on their second shot or try to fly a tributary that splits the fairway about 50 yards short of the green?

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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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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 54
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
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

April green fees reasonable ; course in great shape

We played the blue./ white course. The blue course has lots of water that winds through the course and homes. Very pretty, lots of flowers. This was our first time playing Ocotillo and we should have explored the water hazards more. On a few holes we couldn’t see that the water cut across the entire fairway. We played as a twosome and had to wait on most holes, however we did play in 4 hours.

Tee time was accurate restarting.

36C/96F - HOT! The course thankfully had a bit of shade on most holes. Restaurant had tables as well as comfortable arm chairs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of beautiful azure water!

Great bank for the buck! Lots and lots of water! All aspects in great condition. I gokfed the Blue and White course combo. I'll be back to try the gold!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

White-Gold April 8, 2019

Course in decent shape. Greens seemed a little over-watered. Paired with a cery pokey twosome but still finished in 4 hours. Bathroom on Gold need better marking because it’s hidden in the bushes and you can’t see it from 6 tee.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

This course has lots of water and a great layout

The course has water on 14 of the 18 holes we played. As a 7 hdp player the water doesn’t play much into my game if you watch your distances and layup / play smart golf. As a high handicap player others in our group struggled a bit. The course is in great shape and fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Day

Course was in excellent shape. Pace of play under 4 hours today. Would recommend playing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely amazing

Loved this course and whole experience! Beautiful layout, use of water, and course upkeep! Pace of play on a Sunday was under 4 hours ! Great clubhouse amenities and relaxed atmosphere , would play here anytime

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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