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Palm at McCormick Ranch Golf Club

3.1
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McCormick Ranch GC - Pine: #10
View of the 10th green from the Pine course at McCormick Ranch GC

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3.1
1871 Reviews (1871)
5 Stars
402
4 Stars
688
3 Stars
425
2 Stars
226
1 Stars
130
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
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47.7%
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1292 out of 1871 reviews
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2.6
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.3
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
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3.9
30.7%
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35 out of 114 reviews
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2.7
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
35
1 Stars
24
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.5
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
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3.9
35.1%
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46 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 72 7044 yards 73.2 132
Blue/White 72 6666 yards 71.5 129
White 72 6279 yards 70.1 127
White (W) 72 6279 yards 75.4 129
Brown 72 5820 yards 67.7 120
Brown (W) 72 5820 yards 72.6 123
Red 72 5057 yards 63.6 110
Red (W) 72 5057 yards 68.7 117
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Scorecard for Palm Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 73.2/132 375 384 531 446 214 389 535 195 408 3477 394 420 510 203 413 448 564 187 428 3567 7044
Blue/White M: 71.5/129 375 384 531 373 179 389 535 157 370 3293 394 420 510 169 413 418 511 148 390 3373 6666
White M: 70.1/127 W: 75.4/129 337 351 497 373 179 361 477 157 370 3102 351 376 489 169 325 418 511 148 390 3177 6279
White/Brown M: 68.8/123 W: 74.1/126 337 351 497 350 151 361 477 116 352 2992 351 376 489 146 325 382 479 114 373 3035 6027
Brown M: 67.7/120 W: 72.6/123 304 333 464 350 151 333 455 116 352 2858 328 359 474 146 307 382 479 114 373 2962 5820
Red M: 63.6/110 W: 68.7/117 284 301 418 277 122 243 392 82 251 2370 295 332 427 136 276 349 461 76 335 2687 5057
Handicap 13 9 5 7 15 11 1 17 3 14 10 6 16 12 4 2 18 8
Par 4 4 5 4 3 4 5 3 4 36 4 4 5 3 4 4 5 3 4 36 72
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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
1871 Reviews (1871)

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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u314162496120
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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rajjman
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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ARBerg
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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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jpm9690
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u6152341
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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bolhica22
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Reviews 8
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Matt3343071
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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GatorDan
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u1855696460
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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2.0
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First Time Playing

Play somewhere else.

There are far better options at this price point. The course is in fair condition. Holes are very narrow and pretty easy to get hit by other golfers on several holes, Some greens don’t even have proper grass all around them just burnt yellow grass. Greens that have water around them are sloping heavily in that direction. Practice facility is sub par with really old mats. Pro-shop staff was unfriendly. Oh and if you want to play in your own cart the will slap you with a full $30 spectator cart fee even though the green fee includes a cart fee. Not playing here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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u2011603021
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Unexceptional but still fun

Liked the course layout Overall condition was good, but greens were inundated with unrepaired ball marks. Speed of play was a little slow, but tolerable (a bit over 4.5 hours). But all in all, would consider playing again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Userqb17
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Reviews 3
1.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf cart

They made me ride with a guy that no golf etiquette and then he got drunk and it was even worse.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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SoCalBlue
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

PGA level greens

Loved this course. PGA level greens. Great condition. Will definitely play again when visiting Scottsdale.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Brianc1959
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162468035
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Stay Away And Save Your Money

Dry dirt track fairways. Young punks in the pro shop who don't understand how to provide friendly service and respect their customers. No hello or thank you. Treated like cattle. Overbooked and not enough carts. Christian in the pro shop needs to learn some good manners.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Roger5631506
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

Very nice Not a very long course but the condition was superb and the greens were challenging. A great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jpthreee
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Rude

Staff is always rude and walking is not allowed. Save your money and head anywhere else in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u314162456059
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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overlook1
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Slow play, no help from Marshals

Tee bows were chopped up and slow play made a long day

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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overlook1
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Reviews 2
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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stevepettee
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palm

Nice layout. 4:40 minute round…too long.

Many bunkers on back nine did not have rakes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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