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3.7
2114 Reviews (2114)
5 Stars
910
4 Stars
802
3 Stars
226
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
72.6%
Recommend this course
1808 out of 2114 reviews
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3.5
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
63.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 54 reviews
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3.6
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.6%
Recommend this course
50 out of 74 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 6782 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.2

Ocotillo is a one-of-a-kind golf spot in a state full of top golf spots, and the four-star golf course is suitable for both golf upstarts and old-timers.

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?

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.

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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

3.7
2114 Reviews (2114)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/19/2024

Dear 05oIHZwTZLXXRhCinMa1,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if three is anything we could have done better please reach out 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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Soggy course

Course was really soggy and muddy. Tee boxes were soaked and some you couldn’t hit from. Standing water on cart path areas and muddy clay.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/10/2024

Dear jffyke,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we are extremely sorry about the wet conditions in certain areas during your visit. With the hotter temps the early tee times will see some wet conditions, I will share your input with the maintenance team to see if there are opportunities for improvement.

Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good round ruined by some thief’s!

I forgot my Taylor made M2 5 wood a few holes back and when I went back for it nobody had seen it. The couple behind us said no they hadn’t seen it but then they left the coarse immediately. The grounds crew or the golf shop never seen it as well. Hummmm something smells fishy!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2024

Dear BillBrown939,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, and we are extremely sorry for the club loss. I have checked with all departments, it has not turned up but will keep a lookout for it. If you like send me your contact information to jruedy@arcisgolf.com I would love to speak with you directly.

Thank you again, and we hope you have a great weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Track!!

While the course layout is impressive. There were many bare spots in fairways. Sand traps were very wet. Reasonable course for the money. The staff was excellent. From the cart barn to the pro shop, to the cart girl and ambassadors.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2024

Dear Pacpac2,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, we appreciate the kind remarks about the staff and hospitality. Please help spread the word for Ocotillo, and we hope to see you again soon.

Have a great weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2024

Dear u782839524,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience 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, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Memorial Day

great course, great staff. tough layout but can see how fun it can be after a few rounds and learning where all the water is. just a bit disappointing having only one bev cart out for 27 holes on a holiday monday

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/01/2024

Dear Jordan Fenech,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with, we appreciate the opportunity to host you on Memorial Day. I will share your review with the team, and we hope to see you again soon.

Have a great weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the hardest course in Az I’ve played but very nice‼️

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/06/2024

Dear crawxv,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better besides take some of the water out of play please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

We hope to see you again soon, have a great week.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/02/2024

Dear VNPesQ8PLcWqslq9vVIF,

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. Have a great Thursday.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ocatillo

Course is in good condition and pace of play was great 😊

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/27/2024

Dear Wjreedy,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, and we are extremely happy to hear about the pace of play. If there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

We hope to see you again soon, have a great weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 4
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 Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/27/2024

Dear larsonpilot,

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.

Help spread the word for Ocotillo, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

You won’t find a better course in and around Phoenix. Fabulous fairways with wicked greens make scoring well a challenge. Would play again in a heart beat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/18/2024

Dear Marconi,

Thank you 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 jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Don't be a stranger, help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Have a great day.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Falcon

I played the Mexican Open in January, The course was as nice as that course. Staff was top notch and super helpful. I will come back again next winter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/18/2024

Dear fredgarvin1,

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 to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

We hope to see you again soon.

Have a great day.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/18/2024

Dear yM32eXRnXkZs5vfTdHKS,

Thank you 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 to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

We hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/16/2024

Dear yM32eXRnXkZs5vfTdHKS,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. If there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Have a great week, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value for golf in Phoenix. Course conditions are very good and the price was great for a really nice setting for 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/16/2024

Dear u422554524,

Thank you for taking the time 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.

Don't be a stranger, help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
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
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Commented on 04/11/2024

Dear u9429133,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review, it appears we executed to our standard. If there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Have a great day, and enjoy The Master's Weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/11/2024

Dear W1FuLyvkXOJcHqzNqS6w,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 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, enjoy The Master's Weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value course!

Place was packed but pace of play was perfect, course in great shape and tricky greens and challenging pin placement

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/11/2024

Dear u874029766,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review, we are extremely happy to hear about your level of satisfaction while at Ocotillo Golf Club. Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Have a great day, enjoy The Master's Weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions were kind of strange for Ocotillo

The fairways were really unevenly mowed. Something must have been wrong with the mower decks or blades to be that uneven. And the driving range is way too close to the #1 tee box on that left side. Someone is going to get hurt bad. The pin placements were pretty brutal also. But it is quite a test with all the water and it’s always fun to play. One of my favorites!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/07/2024

Dear riceclay01,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, I will follow up with the maintenance team about the uneven fairways. Ocotillo is a challenging track with lots of water and quick greens. We are happy to hear it is one of your favorites, and hope to see you again soon.

Have a great Sunday!

Best,

Jeff Ruedy

Club Manager

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