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3.9
2063 Reviews (2063)
5 Stars
901
4 Stars
785
3 Stars
209
2 Stars
97
1 Stars
71
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
79.1%
Recommend this course
1777 out of 2063 reviews
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4.1
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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3.9
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.5%
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62 out of 81 reviews
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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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3.9
2063 Reviews (2063)

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pretty nice day

A few minutes late out of the tee box but the pace was good. Rough was up but not surprising given the amount of summer rain we’ve had. Overall, the course was in good summer shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Beginner
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 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Disappointed!

Greens were slow, tee boxes extremely uneven and the grass on them was like rough. Fairway grass was just as bad, too long and fluffy. Not worth the money right now that’s for sure.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This has always been one of my favorite courses in the valley. This time of the year, one should expect the course to be dry. But overall they do a good job keeping it manicured. Greens and tee boxes need some attention, but overall the course is still a good challenge for the average golfer. I would like to see the free range balls return with the price of the green fees.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad

Avoid until they can figure out the greens.

Not cut, trimmings everywhere. Have lived in Chandler for 25+ years and this has been as consistently good as the sun is rising.

Not right now, if I could get my money back I would’ve. Greens are extremely hairy. Not worth 60 or 200 for the 3 some.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All in all fun.. not worth the expense

All in all was a fun round I suppose. We were incredibly disappointed by the conditions of the greens and for 60 dollars were a tad taken back. I spent 200 to take a buddy of mine for his birthday and bosted about this course and when we saw the greens and the putting greens I was actually embarrassed. Course played well as far as pace for a Sunday for sure, however those greens are atrocious and just not fair and ruined a what should’ve been fun birthday round.

Fairways were good, boxes weren’t bad, but the greens are just bad right now.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprised

I've been playing this course for many years. This is the worst shape I've seen it ever. Greens we're not cut. Extremely slow. Sand is like every other course, hard as a rock. I wouldn't pay $65 again to play in this shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Challenging course..but really fun to play. Lots of water!! Staff is awesome!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great facility

I have lived out here a couple years and have played many courses. This course is in my top 3. Fantastic layout and in really good shape. I was told I didn’t even get to play the best 9 (white). We played the gold and blue courses and it was beautiful. Had drinks after the round and the bar was very nice as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

Played a lot of courses locally and this ranks as one of the best. Great condition and challenging but fair. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Please fix tee boxes

Overall the course is great except for one thing. The blue tee boxes are not level. They all have a big hump that runs down the middle of the box. This creates a situation where it is impossible to have a level lie for the tee shot. While I understand that drainage is needed for the tee boxes, these are unacceptable. Please fix these!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water water everywhere

I like the courses at ocotillo however there are several hidden hazards so look carefully. Greens were nice, but slow, kind of expected for mid-summer conditions.

Worst part, no water fountains, no ice on carts, etc. services that seem to be COVID casualties.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course finally getting there

This course was in such bad shape once Phil Mickelson took over a few years ago. The course is finally coming back to shape. Greens were in darn good shape for this time of the year. Most courses around this area have really bad greens. Fairways finally coming back with bermuda vs. mud a few years back. Although this course is a bit more expensive than Lone Tree or Trilogy, it’s worth the extra 10-15 bucks more to play nice greens and decent fairways unlike the other courses that have dried up diseased greens and dry fairways. 1-5 id give it a solid 3.5. The other courses I’d give a 2 at best.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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