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3.9
2085 Reviews (2085)
5 Stars
904
4 Stars
796
3 Stars
214
2 Stars
99
1 Stars
72
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
77.9%
Recommend this course
1791 out of 2085 reviews
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3.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
64.5%
Recommend this course
20 out of 31 reviews
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3.9
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.5%
Recommend this course
52 out of 68 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

3.9
2085 Reviews (2085)

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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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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are excellent

I was super surprised at how good the greens were at the end of June. Wow - they were receptive and very true. Course overall was in great shape. Nice work greens crew!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surpised

Had no idea the quality of this course and the beautiful homes that align it. Challenging and yet fun. Plenty of shade. Just needed water fountains and/or a cart girl and it would have been perfect. Still highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 195
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Altogether a great experience

Great experience staff friendly and knowledgeable

Paired with a great threesome

Course in great shape particularly as no rain here for a considerable time

Beverage cart made multiple appearances

Highly recommended

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Not a great course for beginners.

Lots of water, don’t go for the hero shots, punch it back on and give yourself a chance if you are not consistently striking the ball accurately yet.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sharp Shooter

This course is fun to play for sure especially for the way it looks in the middle of an Arizona Summer. I got a Hot Rate which made it better.

If I was to give only one suggestion would be to either GPS or provide a display of the holes. There are a lot of hidden water spots and tight lies that the players should be aware of before teeing off. Hit it down the middle on BLUE or you’re gonna lose your ball for sure.

White was a lot more player friendly for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 36
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fun courses

27 holes of fun !! greens are good fairways were open and it was a great time come check this place out best conditions in years

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

Course is in nice shape but......

Staff were very unwelcoming from start to finish. The man on the phone when we called to book a time was rude and told us to book online, the man that checked us in when we got there was crabby, the Ranger was sarcastic and rude when we asked a question and the guys that took the cart when we were done couldn’t get off their phones.

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