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3.1
1866 Reviews (1866)
5 Stars
401
4 Stars
688
3 Stars
424
2 Stars
224
1 Stars
129
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
47.6%
Recommend this course
1290 out of 1866 reviews
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2.6
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
22
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.3
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
30.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 109 reviews
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2.7
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
24
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
36.1%
Recommend this course
48 out of 133 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
1866 Reviews (1866)

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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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Reviews 3
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Extremely slow pace of play

I have played this course twice and both times the pace of play was brutal. As soon as we turn the corner to the back 9, play comes to a screeching halt. We saw a course marshal one time early in the round. It almost seemed that after 1 pm, the course workers left. No starter, no water and no marshal. Beverage carts did make the rounds several times throughout the course.

On the positive side, the course is in great shape and the clubhouse is well stocked. We appreciated the driving range and chipping/putting areas.

$90 a round for an early afternoon tee time- not sure I will be back anytime soon. 5 hours on the course seemed a little much.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Great courses

Challenging greens but a wide open layout in case you spray it you can get right back and play on your next shot

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Where does the $ go?

Played here many times for the ease (5 minutes from my house) and the views. But maintenance seems to be worse each time I go: cart-paths full of potholes, standing water, greens hard as rock, etc. Rounds are significantly more expensive than other public courses nearby. What gives??

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Disappointed

Used to play these courses alot. Both were in much better shape at half the price. Now even the greens are challenging due to so many divots.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average Course

Played on a Saturday and although they have two courses, they are not up to other courses you could get at the same price. Fairways were in decent condition, but greens are full of ball marks, and not consistent. If you have the choice, there are others in the area that are better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Marginal experience

The back nine was in shoddy condition. At the turn they had no food available for purchase and couldn’t tell us when the food would arrive and pace of play was over 4.5 hours with not a marshal in site to encourage faster play. All in all a mediocre golf experience

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course was okay shape only issue was too long of a round over 5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

Fun course

This was my first time playing here. It has a nice layout. Being a local AZ resident, I'll definitely be playing here again when the summer hits. Wish local all AZ courses gave resident rates.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 220
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Worn Track

Course and conditions are very worn and rough. Needs some heavy TLC. 5 hours and 20 minutes is at least an hour too long to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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