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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%
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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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Lost Item

I played Ocotillo on Thursday, Feb 24. An afternoon round. Really nice facility. Great day.

However, when we finished, I left my cart speaker/GPS on the cart when we finished. We were among the final players off the course that day. Within 20 minutes of leaving the course, I realized my error. I immediately called the club. The Pro Shop was already closed, so I left a message.

I called back first thing Friday morning. I was told they had received my message and had checked the carts in the garage. The speaker/GPS was not there. At that point, it had not been turned in. They took my name and contact information and told me they’d continue to check, and let me know if it “turned up”. I called again today. No luck.

There is no question that it was taken by an employee. There was no one else left there to grab it from the cart. If they have employees stealing things from customers (again, we were among the last players on the course - there was nobody else there to grab it), then it is a place I don’t want to patronize.

I recognize that had I not forgotten to take the magnetized unit off of the cart, this wouldn’t be an issue. That’s on me. But I also know that what should have happened was their cart crew should have taken it off when they returned the cart to the cart garage, and turned it into the Pro Shop, hopefully to be returned to the rightful owner.

I won’t go there again, and I’ll share this story with others considering their playing options in this area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

I enjoyed everything about my golf experience. Unfortunately the entire course was covered with bird poop. Wherever you stepped you could count on standing in bird excrement

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

Always reliable

We have played Ocotillo probably a dozen times. We have always found the course to be in excellent condition, the pace of play to be excellent,

It has been a challenge to find tee times in Phoenix this year - unlike every other year we've played here. We were fortunate to get an 8 am time, and although it was chilly to start, it quickly warmed up, and we thoroughly enjoyed our round.

Bob from Alberta

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Tee boxes were a little rough. Greens were pretty good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout and challenging water

Overall good. Teeboxes need to be upgraded as they are small and a little uneven.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We have played here often and the course is always in good shape and a reasonable pace is maintained. Thursday was very frustrating. It appears prices were increased because demand is high, but no Marshall’s out to ensure you get the game you pay for. When you tee off on time, it should be easy to see when there is a problem and deal with it as most golfers expect

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day on the course

Really nice day

Course is in great shape

Easy to walk (just watch the goose S%#¥)

Pace of play was slow but this time of year all are.

The fast grill at the turn is a nice touch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Restaurant service

Good food, service terrible! Taco Tuesday, recommended as really good, except they didn’t have any! Ordered chicken wrap, good food, but had to wait 25 minutes for it. Server ignored me when I asked how much longer as my partner finished his meal before I got mine! Not even an apology!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Ah...

Pace of play was slow, staff was ok but not what I would call friendly. I would rather play Whirlwind or Southern Dunes for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Duck/Goose Poop

This course is in a beautiful community development so there are a lot of houses around the course. There are also a lot of waterways connected throughout. Many of the homes have pontoon boats located next to the golf course. Boats and golf courses don’t go together. I enjoyed the course layout as it navigates through the community. I would have given the course a solid 4 if it wasn’t for the waterfowl dung on nearly every hole. It is apparent that there is no effort made to control the fowl fowl. Like the boats, waterfowl and golf courses are better off separated.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always in great condition

What a great course. Second time I played here (3 yrs ago was the first) and it was just as good as I remembered.

We did the gold/blue course and each were pristine.

Greens played true and were in great shape. Never cracked 80s before but this day I shot a 76. A round to remember.

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