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3.9
2097 Reviews (2097)
5 Stars
907
4 Stars
800
3 Stars
218
2 Stars
99
1 Stars
73
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
77.8%
Recommend this course
1800 out of 2097 reviews
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3.6
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 42 reviews
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3.8
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 73 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
2097 Reviews (2097)

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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still very good, just not great

Course not in as good shape as prior years. Thinner fairways and greens. Pace of play was good. Beverage cart was scarce. For a Mickelson property it should have been in excellent condition. Having to buy range balls was disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course marshals ruin jt

Super nice course and fun to play. Good condition for the price. However the marshals just ruin the play there. If You want to be constantly watched and rudely told to speed up when you can’t play any faster cause there is a group in front of you then you’ll love this course. We had a marshal 4 separate times come to us and say we need to hurry up when no one was even behind us. They had the sprinkles following our tee time.

Overall nice course just won’t be going back. This is the second time it’s happened.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in rough shape

I have played here many times. Usually it is in very good shape. I had not played here for roughly a year though. The poor course is in terrible shape. They definitely must have some over seeding issues going on. Not worth a $100 in this shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

RK

Course has so much play they can not keep up the conditions on the tee boxes or greens. It’s a shame as this layout could be fun.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Poor grass condition

We have played this course in the past and we’re impressed with green, lush fairways. When we played lately there were a lot of bare patches on fairways with divots everywhere. Also., the greens were sanded and we weren’t told of this prior to play which would have changed our minds to play.

Right now the course is not worth the price.

It does have beautiful scenery

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent experience and played with two great guys.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

It would of been nice to have a ranger drive around course, group in front of us had two holes open in front of us and would not let us play through. So of course the group behind us was on are toes the whole round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice traditional layout course

Traditional layout surrounded by water so bring plenty of balls because they may land on the fairway but the slope funnels them to the drink. Fairways, greens are in good shape with a few dried up spots scattered on the course. Tee boxes are in good-ok shape as well with only a few that are beat up and need some TLC. The bunkers were ok as some were hard pan and some had enough sand to not be afraid of flying it over the green and into the water. The layout is fun and keeps you focused on avoiding the water.

Overall for the greens fee it’s a great course that will challenge the mid and high handicap player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A marshal out on the course would of been helpful, sense the group in front of us had two free holes in front of them and wouldn’t let us play through.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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