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3.1
1862 Reviews (1862)
5 Stars
401
4 Stars
688
3 Stars
423
2 Stars
222
1 Stars
128
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
49.2%
Recommend this course
1289 out of 1862 reviews
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2.6
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
21
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.4
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
30.5%
Recommend this course
32 out of 105 reviews
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2.7
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
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Conditions
2.2
Value
2.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
36.6%
Recommend this course
48 out of 131 reviews
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Course Highlights
Helpful and welcoming staff keep the round moving at a smooth, efficient pace that golfers consistently appreciate. The course offers solid value for Scottsdale golf, with great bones and scenic layout across both the Pine and Palm courses.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7044 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.2

McCormick Ranch Golf Club features two lush manicured year-round courses amid the lovely views of Scottsdale. Both the Palm and Pine golf courses' championship tees lay to over 7,000 yards, and there are also the options of men's, seniors' and ladies' tee sets to allow everyone a crack at the tests offered by these golf courses.

Golf Illustrated selected the ninth hole of the Palm Course at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club to be "One of the USA's Top 18 Water Holes." It's just one of 10 water holes on the golf course, which, as you might imagine, also features lots of big palms. In all, the golf course plays to over yards from the blue tees, including four par-5 holes that measure over 500 yards.

A round of golf on the Palm Course at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club kicks off on the par-4 first hole, which plays close to 400 yards from the blue tee and requires a drive right-center to ensure a short-iron second shot.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Desmond Muirhead

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.1
1862 Reviews (1862)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
19th Hole Scenic Views 27
Patio Dining 27
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 132
Bunkers 104
Undulating Greens 63
This course/club is great for:
Locals 86
Playing Multiple Courses 65
Advanced Golfers 64
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 139
Near Local Attractions 38
Worth the Drive 29

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great job to the crew

Had an overall great time. Started on the palm course, but were slowed down by the std group of “we can hit it a mile, but just never anywhere near the fairway” guys. 2 1/2 hrs for 9. At the turn the starter came up and asked if we wanted to switch to the pine course. He is our hero! Finished 9 on pine in less than 1 1/2 hrs, and caught a fabulous sunset.

Greens were fast. Fairways in great shape.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

Staff were very friendly, greens and fairways were in great condition. Rough was a little beat up. Pace of play was awesome. Will definitely be coming back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fair to average course. Greens were not true and burnt. Value for money was low.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great shape

Fun course and pace of play was excellent. Did not have to wait on any holes. The staff and marshal were very friendly and helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fast day!

Played fast! 3 hour round!

Friendly staff including food/drink shack person and cart girl!

We had fun!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very pleasant experience

First time playing here but won’t be our last the course was in great shape Even though they were transitioning from a large tournament they still made sure we were welcomed and had everything we needed very professional

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average course

The golf attendant that sent us off the first tee made it sound like it was the best course in Arizona. We were really looking forward to golfing it. Obviously the guy has never golfed another golf course in the area. It was okay. Greens were slow. Fairways were maintained well, pro shop was nice with a good selection of merchandise and friendly staff. I will probably never golf it again. Definitely better courses in the area for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Tale of Two 9s

Place was okay. Staff were all pleasant and informative. Played the Palm course and it’s still not quite there out of overseed, but they are charging like they are. Front 9 conditions were better, but the fairways were grown up to 1-2 inches and the greens were fairly slow. Made the turn and so did the conditions. Very rough on the back-9. It almost felt like we ventured off onto a completely different facility. Lots to be desired on the back. Overall, it’s a decent facility, but definitely overpriced for what they are currently offering. Has that “golf factory” feel to it which is unfortunate for the design and the scenery.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average public course

The course was in okay shape after a hot summer. We played the first 6 holes at a good pace, but then waited on every hole after that. It wouldn’t take the staff much of an effort to figure out what group was holding up the course and ask them to skip a hole. That would keep the course moving for everyone else. When paying a $200 greens fee, I would expect some waters in the cart and a towel to clean clubs and golf ball (when preparing to putt). Little things, but that takes this course to the next level.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens

The overall course is average. Barely any sand in the bunkers and the fairways are kind of beat up and burned out. Could just be the time of year. Looking forward to seeing it in another 1-2 months. The greens are the best part…firm but hold shots and not lighting fast but fast enough.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Disappointed. Overpriced. Poor condition, except for the greens which were smooth and fast. Tee boxes and a lot of the fairways were low cut weeds, not smooth grass. Bunkers were inconsistent, some with very little sand, some with a lot of rocks, one with putrid puddles. This was the Palm Course. Good friendly service by staff. Good practice area. A large (not jumbo) bucket cost $17. I've played courses in this condition that cost $25.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Disappointed. Overpriced. Poor condition, except for the greens which were smooth and fast. Tee boxes and a lot of the fairways were low cut weeds, not smooth grass. Bunkers were inconsistent, some with very little sand, some with a lot of rocks, one with putrid puddles. This was the Palm Course. Good friendly service by staff. Good practice area. A large (not jumbo) bucket cost $17. I've played courses in this condition that cost $25.

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

Palm Course

Enjoyed the course. They started us a few minutes early and we played the first 5 holes at a good pace and then had to wait on most holes. We were a foursome and Somme a few groups ahead of us had the course backed up. No effort to discover the backup and move players along. Course was in good shape and fun/fair to play.

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