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Ocotillo Golf Club - Gold/Blue
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About
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?
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7042 yards | 72.2 | 133 |
| Blue | 72 | 6379 yards | 70.0 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6028 yards | 68.7 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5128 yards | 69.6 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.7/134 | 415 | 534 | 390 | 386 | 212 | 538 | 399 | 203 | 468 | 3545 | 590 | 431 | 381 | 197 | 371 | 559 | 170 | 415 | 383 | 3497 | 7042 |
| Blue M: 70.7/127 | 385 | 509 | 365 | 358 | 187 | 510 | 375 | 159 | 400 | 3248 | 502 | 378 | 353 | 159 | 342 | 533 | 142 | 372 | 350 | 3131 | 6379 |
| White M: 69.0/120 W: 75.5/127 | 362 | 492 | 351 | 331 | 164 | 490 | 356 | 142 | 380 | 3068 | 480 | 361 | 338 | 142 | 328 | 518 | 126 | 338 | 329 | 2960 | 6028 |
| Red W: 70.0/116 | 298 | 415 | 310 | 269 | 142 | 402 | 298 | 116 | 309 | 2559 | 404 | 331 | 289 | 108 | 304 | 454 | 107 | 311 | 261 | 2569 | 5128 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2014 #13)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by VanDeezy on 06/02/2025
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Photo submitted by realmonte on 10/30/2024
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Photo submitted by Jake5774484 on 03/13/2024
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Photo submitted by Jake5774484 on 03/13/2024
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Bird poop and birds on 80 % of all holes & greens Photo submitted by Govers on 02/23/2024
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Photo submitted by Garygoeman on 01/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 01/15/2024
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Photo submitted by tyl3r on 01/01/2024
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Photo submitted by u309972334 on 02/08/2022
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Photo submitted by bargaumpire54 on 06/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u000001295079 on 03/10/2021
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Photo submitted by Ron5819331 on 02/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Ron5819331 on 02/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Ron5819331 on 02/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Ron5819331 on 02/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Ron5819331 on 02/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Ron5819331 on 02/27/2021
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Photo submitted by xmatt789 on 12/30/2020
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Photo submitted by CwoIoilQspOLRMCPIarK on 11/06/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004329072 on 01/05/2020
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Gold course # 1 Photo submitted by dougmacnamara on 04/18/2019
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Photo submitted by 3puttforthewin on 06/04/2018
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Photo submitted by 3puttforthewin on 06/04/2018
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Photo submitted by 3puttforthewin on 06/04/2018
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Photo submitted by Rus2427758 on 02/01/2018
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Photo submitted by bri4444 on 12/11/2016
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Photo submitted by bri4444 on 12/11/2016
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Photo submitted by bri4444 on 12/11/2016
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Lots of water! Photo submitted by mriemer01 on 02/21/2015
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Nice landscaping Photo submitted by timster on 01/24/2015
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Good little par 3 Photo submitted by timster on 01/24/2015
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Another nice hole Photo submitted by timster on 01/24/2015
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Photo submitted by berry1000 on 02/04/2014
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Nice hole Photo submitted by u000007374145 on 05/29/2013
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Photo submitted by ppstrucking on 11/27/2012
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Photo submitted by ppstrucking on 11/27/2012
Supremely overpriced
Course should be called Ocotillo Goose Club, way too overpriced for the conditions and amount of birds. Won't be back
Challenging Course
This course is very nice, in good shape and the water holes are very difficult for short hitters. Many times you will need to lay up twice, as there are few “back door” or side options to negotiate the hole. However, it is still a very nice course.
Very nice staff also
Dear u6155478,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We appreciate the feedback about the golf course conditions and nice staff. The water is a difficult challenge out here for sure. We hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dry course
The fairway and greens were a little dry in places. I thought the rough was green last time I golfed here( that’s why I came back ) , but it’s dry grass now.
Dear u314164693127,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review, I will share your input about the dry fairways and greens, we could use a good .5 inch of natural rain to help improve the sodium levels in the ground, it's been a long time in Arizona. We hope you will come back again soon, have a great afternoon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Bird shir
Lots of water, with fairways sloping to the water and no long grass to hold golf balls before the water. Bird poop everywhere, worst i have ever seen. Address on golf now receipt was wrong. Fairways and greens in descent shape.
Dearu000002799558,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review, we appreciate the feedback about the bird droppings. Our maintenance team works hard every day, we have three full-time employees dedicated to blowing and vacuuming it off the course. We hope to see you again soon, have a great afternoon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear u432179691,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
Don't be a stranger and we hope to see you again soon. Have a great finish to the holiday weekend!
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Geese crap all over the place
There was geese crap everywhere, fairways and greens. Never saw a cart person until hole 11. We arrived in the bar area around 5:00 and they said that they were closed for food and drinks. We saw a group of eight leaving when we came in and they told us good luck getting a drink. Lots of people still playing, parking lot was 3/4 full, it just seems lots of revenue gets missed. We had planned on eating dinner and having drinks. I know for a fact the food is really good there. Was really disappointing.
Dear rattler1,
Thank you for leaving the 4-star review, we apologize for the bird droppings from the protected populations. We do have 3 full-time employees dedicated to blowing and vacuuming every day, we do our best to minimize the negative impact to the playability to the course. I will share your comments with our food and beverage team to see if it is fiscally viable to stay open later on that day of the week, especially the bar.
We hope to see you again soon, have a great finish to your holiday weekend.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear u314165769994,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything specific you would like to share please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
Have a great finish to your holiday weekend, and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear R1158863,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear R1158863,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
We hope to see you again soon!
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
A great course that with now faster greens became one of the best in the area
Already a good and challenging course that now with the way faster greens it became one of the best courses in the Phoenix area, and way more so with the great price to go with it compared to the rest out there, but please don't use this to increase the price, at least much :)
Dear hbelloso,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review, we are extremely happy to hear about your level of satisfaction with the course and pricing. Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Better value elsewhere
Check in person was rude and condescending. Because we had a lower rate pass charged us for range balls even though range balls are laid out for everyone. Coarse is covered in waterfowl poop. To the point where you have to reposition your ball to either not be standing in poop or putting through poop. The bunkers are a mixture of dirt and rocks. For a higher priced coarse to play definitely not worth it!
Dear brycester,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we apologize for the service provided at check in and will follow up with the team to make sure we creating extraordinary experiences for our guests. Range balls are not included with the green fee, whether using Golf Moose or booking on your own. Our maintenance team works hard every day to minimize the negative impact from the protected bird populations. We have 3 full-time employees dedicated to blowing and vacuuming the course.
Thank you again, have a great week!
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear Woods2979,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com. Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger and we hope to see you again soon.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
BKR 1/2/25
Service was super from entrance to exit. Staff very friendly and informative. The course was well groomed and played really well. The course is challenging and well worth playing.
Dear u314164418161,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review, we are extremely happy to hear about the level of service you received and conditions of the golf course. Please help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear nehioro,
Thank you for the 5-star review! It sounds like we made your day while at Ocotillo, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
Have a great start to your 2025, and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear kevinA4444,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
Have a great start to your 2025, and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear kevinA4444,
Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com. Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear jHwwFcUqfZbqlrJVBzJK,
Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com. Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear pastorchadaz,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
Have a great finish to your 2024, and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Challenging, Fun and in Good Overall Shape
Was 2nd off the tee on a cold morning, but that made for a quick 3 hr and 15 round. General conditions were good though greens were fast and not in excellent condition (okay/good) but as such balls weren't holding well and running out a bit. Lots of bird/duck/geese poop on course as well. Staff was very friendly and it was a fun day. Not sure I could afford this every week, but it's always enjoyable when we are able to get out there.
Dear Breon1a54,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Ocotillo is a unique golf course, unfortunately we do have some protected bird populations and employ 3 full-time employees dedicated to minimizing the negative impact to the playability of the course. If you would like to share anything else about your experience please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.
Have a great finish to your 2024. Happy New Year!
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Dear glaleshire,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review, we are extremely happy to hear about the helpful and welcoming staff. The entire Ocotillo family are extremely passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences, it sounds like we accomplished our mission during your visit.
Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
Spectacular work!
Shout out to Sabrina in the Club House she is welcoming and truly so nice to come to a club house with someone that is on the ball and spectacular
The course:
Great! But it’s very very muddy right now
Facility:
Range is good but packed!
All and all good
Dear Wiggina,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review, we are extremely happy to hear about your experience on the course and in the Clubhouse. I will share your comments with the team, and we hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager
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Dear BACgolfer09,
Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, we apologize for the protected bird populations, Ocotillo has three full-time employees dedicated to blowing and vacuuming droppings on a daily basis. We also use high powered lasers to keep them off the grass. We hope to see you again soon, have a great week.
Best,
Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager