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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
72.9%
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3.5
53 Reviews (53)
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
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4.3
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3.7
81 Reviews (81)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
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4.4
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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
2111 Reviews (2111)

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 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fantastic As Usual

Always a pleasure playing such a consistent course. We always put Ocotillo on our agenda when we visit Phoenix.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ocotillo YES

It was a very good course in very good condition, but be warned most holes have water. Of course this adds to the beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a Great Course!

Beautiful course; lots of water to keep the challenge up but also manageable for less skilled golfers. Conditions excellent for overseeding season. Blue course was excellent; White course was fairly good but a little behind the blue; we did not play the Gold 9.

We will definitely come back here - and the price was also terrific! Don’t miss this course when visiting Scottsdale-Phoenix area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very nice course

The course is very nice and in great shape. Pace of play was a little slow(4 1/2 hours). Also we were told it was 90 degree rule, but there were a number of holes that were roped off and we had to walk from the cart path.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course to be played

We played the blue/white course.Blue is in great shape and the white is moderate.

Problem is that a group of 8 players came out of nowhere and were about to take place beetween my two foursome.Where were the starter to control this traffic?disappointing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One my Favorite

Ocotillo used to be one of my favorite courses. Seemed to have taken a step back last few years. I played in a summer league for a a bunch of summers. . Watched it slowly trend downward. With the Mickelson group taking over and the overseed complete, it seems to be regaining some of its luster. This is the second week in a row I’ve been out. All three courses are now open with the white being the last and cart path only. My only negative was over the summer they shut down all three nines to do from what I understand was some irrigation and drainage overhaul. Wish they would have used that down time to fix some of the teeboxes. There’s a few that are crowned and almost impossible to get a good stance on your tee shot. But overall the course is in beautiful shape out of the overseed and well worth the $40

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We were supposed to play the blue / gold but got stuck with blue / white because a large group of club rental players showed up late and backed up the course from the start.

The blue Course was great the white course, not so great - it just opened from overseeding and was a huge disappointment, but we knew that when we were given the option of a 5 hour round behind the hackers or a 4 hour round on the blue / white course combo.

We also missed the golf board rentals they had last year. They were fun.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Put this on your bucket list

I'm a local and usually take advantage of one of many summer golf passes (We Ko Pah, Troon, etc) and have played many really nice golf courses across Phoenix and Scottsdale. Ocotillo is one of those courses you want to play as the layout is challenging yet fair with water in-play on many of the 3 nine-hole courses (Blue, Gold, and White). The course was in perfect shape, the greens were rolling pure and the tee-boxes were nearly perfect. Put this course on your bucket list, you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st timer

I’m from the east coast, and this reminds me of a Florida course, over seeded, slow greens ok conditions definitely worth $ 50

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

As usual, a great course.

Great "after overseed" conditions. Will only get better with time but in great condition already.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely 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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Blue lagoon

Played the Gold-White courses. I think there must be "blue lagoons" on over half the holes. Lateral hazards and forces carries everywhere. Loved the course design. Overseeding was in progress, cart path only on the Gold, but normal on the white. Enjoyed the perfect day and the fun round. I'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overseeding

I really love this place. Staff is great. Layout is also great.

Today was a bit frustrating because the Gold nine had just reopened after overseeing. The grass was long. It was difficult to find balls in the fairway, almost impossible in the rough. The greens were slow and it was cart path only. I realize overseeding is a necessity, just wish I had known at the time I booked.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dead and Scalped

Ocotillo is being reseeded, but they don’t tell you until after you pay. “You’ll be started on the blue course, which is a little dried out.” It was dead and burnt out. Prior warning would be nice. I would have gone somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ocotillo Blue-White

Even with the maintenance staff getting ready for overseed on the Blue 9, the course was in good shape. You need to play this course a few times to get familiar with the water hazards, as there are times when you don’t know where the water is and you can get penalized on a good shot.

Overall, nice course!

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