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Ocotillo Golf Club - Blue/White
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6782 yards | 72.2 | 133 |
| Blue | 71 | 6162 yards | 69.2 | 122 |
| White | 71 | 5817 yards | 68.7 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5134 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: 71.9/132 | 590 | 431 | 381 | 197 | 371 | 559 | 170 | 415 | 383 | 3497 | 385 | 532 | 162 | 340 | 417 | 425 | 179 | 366 | 479 | 3285 | 6782 |
| Blue M: 70.0/125 | 502 | 378 | 353 | 159 | 342 | 533 | 142 | 372 | 350 | 3131 | 356 | 495 | 158 | 318 | 388 | 395 | 157 | 331 | 433 | 3031 | 6162 |
| White M: 68.4/120 W: 73.2/129 | 480 | 361 | 338 | 142 | 328 | 518 | 126 | 338 | 329 | 2960 | 346 | 475 | 128 | 299 | 378 | 376 | 136 | 319 | 400 | 2857 | 5817 |
| Red M: 69.3/117 W: 69.3/117 | 404 | 331 | 289 | 108 | 304 | 454 | 107 | 311 | 261 | 2569 | 314 | 426 | 112 | 259 | 323 | 341 | 117 | 294 | 379 | 2565 | 5134 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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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
Needs maintenance
Tee boxes are covers with debris from trees. Putting green were a mixture of seeds sand very little grass. Grabbed a tank to smooth out a bunker and fiberglass was embedded in my hand the rest of the day.
A bit disappointing
The greens are in rough shape, putting thru other than grass. The play was slow at a +5 hour round, sad. Fairways in decent condition but lots of dry and dead areas for as much water that they have available. Better options out there.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. This season brought an early transition that affected the condition of the greens and some fairway areas more than we anticipated.
We also understand your concerns about pace of play and appreciate your patience. Your comments are valuable as we continue working to improve the course and provide a better experience for our golfers.
Late afternoon golf
The greens on a few holes were pretty burnt up and pace of play wasn’t great but overall I like playing here and will return
Thank you for your feedback and for continuing to choose our course. We appreciate your patience with the pace of play and the condition of some of the greens, this season brought an early transition that impacted a few areas more than expected.
We’re glad to hear you enjoy playing here overall and look forward to welcoming you back for your next round.
rogerspanier, thank you for the 5-star review! I am glad you enjoyed your round with us, and the layout of our course. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
u314159895927, thank you for the review. If there is any feedback you have about your time spent with us, please do not hesitate to reach out to our management team so we can improve for your next visit.
Thank you.
Ocotillo golf course review
I've played this course many times over the years and it's still one of my favourites. Great layout with plenty of challenging shots. You can play safe or play risk/reward shots on most holes
A great test of golf for all levels.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a longtime supporter of our course! We’re glad to hear that you enjoy the layout and the variety of shots it offers. It’s always our goal to provide a fun and challenging experience for golfers of all levels, and your feedback lets us know we’re achieving that.
We look forward to welcoming you back for many more rounds!
u000001376547, thank you for the 5-star review! We look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future.
Pricey
$166, waiting for rates to drop, greens good but not much grass left on them, fairways over watered and some areas with burnt grass. Now I remember why I hadn’t been there in a while. Pork sandwich was really good and so where the sliders. Cart ladies super nice!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found our team welcoming! We appreciate your honest feedback about the course conditions. This season brought an early transition, which has impacted some areas of the greens. We’re actively working to restore the course and get it back to the high standards our golfers expect. We hope you’ll consider visiting again soon to experience the improvements firsthand.
Highway robbery
I understand peak season and golf prices in Arizona are just what they are but $160 to play here with fairway grass dead, bunkers made of mud and greens lacking grass…and also made of mud. Not sure what’s going on here but it’s obvious they are not using the over priced green fees to put back into the course.
We appreciate you sharing your experience. This season brought an unusually early transition, which unfortunately affected the condition of the greens and we regret that we fell short during your visit.
Our fairways are in great condition currently. I would like to hear more about which fairway you are referring to so we can address what you were seeing.
Please know that we are actively working to restore the course and ensure that your next experience meets the high standards we strive for. Your feedback is valuable in helping us make these improvements.
Thank you for your honesty, and we hope to welcome you back.
Way over priced
The greens were more sand than grass and were in horrible shape. I can’t believe they charged $170 for course. The last time I played it, several years ago, it was in great shape. Not sure what happened but I don’t recommend playing here.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your recent experience. This year brought an unusually early transition for the greens, which unfortunately affected their condition more than we anticipated. We understand your frustration, especially given your positive experience in the past, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments will help us prioritize improvements so we can provide the high-quality course you remember.
We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.
Rob2683395, thank you for the 4-star review. I am glad to see you enjoyed your experience here, and we look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future!
Greens Slope and Lotsa Water
Always make a trip to this course when in Phoenix/Chandler area. Very friendly staff from bag drop, to Pro Shop, and the restaurant, with great service. Pricy when compared to being accustomed to Midwest golf courses, but competitive with all Arizona courses. The greens felt a little like they were going through some kind of seasonal transition change and were a little bumby and slow. But, with the slope of many of the greens, this course would be extremely challenging if the greens become smoother and fast. It's one of those places that you need to play a few times to figure out your targets, and memorize distances to water...because water is in play on several holes. The Carts do not have GPS. This was very disappointing for a Club of this caliber of golf to blow-off what should be a standard in Carts. Have your own GPS watch to make all I've described about this course easier to play, because you really need to know what is ahead of you. Practice range was mats only and even when stepping in front of the mats a few feet to hit a few tee balls, it was like standing in a sand trap - no grass. All said, Ocotillo is a must play with beautiful homes, Palm trees, and no desert cactus rocky waste areas like 80% of AZ courses offer.
Thank you for making Ocotillo Golf Club part of your trips to the Phoenix/Chandler area, we appreciate the continued support. It’s great to hear our team across bag drop, the Golf Shop, and the restaurant took good care of you and that you enjoy the layout and overall setting.
We appreciate the honest feedback on course conditions, GPS availability, and the practice facilities. Seasonal transitions can impact green speeds and smoothness, and your comments are helpful as we continue to improve.
Thanks again for the detailed review, we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Annoying
The course itself was in pretty good condition and a nice layout. Greens were in average condition, but would have expected better for $180 greens fee. I played from the tips and it was plenty challenging. Would have definitely played again, but the rangers on the course completely ruined the experience for me. I’m a single digit handicap and can play 18 by myself walking in like 2.5 hours. However, I played as a single and got put with a guy who brought out two of his clients. They were all below average golfers so we were playing a bit on the slower side, about a 4.5 hour pace. After a rough hole, the group ahead of us got about a hole ahead and they stayed there the entire rest of the round. The group behind us was an entire hole back from hole 2 on. So, literally no one in front of us or pushing us from behind the entire day. HOWEVER, the two rangers on the course thought it was important to keep up pace of play and hovered over us. They stopped to give us the pace of play talk 6 different times in the first 13 holes. The second to last time we were told if we didn’t catch the group in front of us, they were going to force us to skip the next par three. In my 30+ years of playing golf I’ve never experienced this, but my understanding from the guys I was playing with this is a regular occurrence. I get that nobody wants to play 6 hour rounds, but it’s crazy to me that 4.5 hours is completely unacceptable. If that’s the case, they need to stop letting 30 handicap players on the course. If you’re going to take their money and let them play, there is no way they’re playing in 4 hours. So bottom line…If you want to go enjoy a round with buddies and can’t play in under 4 hours, don’t play here. There are so many other options. If you are a single, don’t go at all. You’re just going to get annoyed by a few rangers being the pace of play police, when you have zero control over the people you’re playing with.
Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad you enjoyed the course layout and conditions. During peak season, maintaining pace of play is essential to keep rounds flowing for all guests, but we apologize that the repeated interruptions impacted your experience. We’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure a better balance moving forward.
Not Worth the money
Course was just ok .Rangers did not speed up play until the 14 th hole. Five hour round in sweltering heat.
Course is a shadow of what it used to be
Thanks for your feedback—we’re sorry your round didn’t meet expectations. A five-hour pace, especially in the heat, isn’t the experience we aim to provide, and we’ll be addressing ranger coverage and pace-of-play management with our team. We also appreciate your comments on course conditions and are actively working on improvements. We hope you’ll give us another chance to deliver a better experience.
Good course, fair value
Course was in good shape. Fairways and greens were nice and true to readings. Some blind tee shots that rewarded good shots with ball in water hazards. Best for a first timer to get some advice prior to playing a round. Overall a good experience!
Glad you enjoyed the course! It sounds like the conditions really held up well, especially with true greens and solid fairways—that always makes a round more enjoyable. Those blind tee shots can definitely be tricky, but it’s great when good shots are rewarded (even if there’s a little risk involved with the water). Good tip for first-timers too—getting some local advice can make a big difference out there. Overall, sounds like a fun and worthwhile round!
Value is bad as greens are poor.
Greens were sparse with grass, dried out in spots, very slow and very rough. Will never play there again.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the greens did not meet your expectations. They were recently verti-cut as part of our maintenance program to promote long-term health, but we understand conditions may have impacted your experience. We appreciate your comments and hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future.
Greens
Greens were in TERRIBLE SHAPE. Way over priced also lots of duck and goose crap on course, not healthy. I was going to ask for a discount.
Thank you for your review. We apologize that the greens and overall conditions didn’t meet your expectations. The greens were recently verti-cut to support their long-term health, but we understand that can impact play in the short term. We’re also actively addressing the presence of geese and ducks on the course. We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide you with a much improved experience on your next visit.
Greens
The greens were terrible and their was lots of of goose and duck crap .everywhe. I had to wash off my golf shoes after round, not a healthy environment. Way over priced for the conditions. Should of asked for a refund.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the greens and course conditions. Our greens were recently verti-cut as part of an important maintenance process to keep them healthy, but we understand they may not have been at their best during your round. We also apologize for the issues with geese and ducks on the course. Your comments are appreciated, and we hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.
u000007592007, thank you for your 4-star rating of Ocotillo Golf Club! We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back for another great round soon.
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Thank you for the feedback, we understand your concerns. The course went through an early transition this season due to the 100-degree heat in late March, which impacted overall conditions, but what you experienced still falls short of our standards. We’re also addressing the bunker issue immediately, as safety is a top priority. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide a better experience.