Palm at McCormick Ranch Golf Club

absence of marshall was a drag we ended up skipping the ninth hole

Range was a joke. Counted 11 bunkers without rakes and the ones that had them had the cheap, 1970’s models. Greens and fairways were in good shape but with all the rain, every place iis in good shape. Place has a feel of a municipal course and that’s not being fair to the municipal course. $170 to play here is a joke.

Course -> A+++

Front Desk -> A+++

Cart Guy with Bad Birdie pullover (younger guy) ->A+++

Cart Girls -> A+++

Everything was great until coming off of the 18th on my second round of the day. My friend and I took our bags to the car via a trail that looks like it’s supposed to head into the parking lot from the course when we were accosted and called “cheap” by some old fat, bald man with sticks for legs and glasses that is part of the cart crew. We got told that “just because we are cheap and don’t want our clubs cleaned doesn’t mean we can drive the carts wherever we want. Also that the carts aren’t old town carts and need to be driven properly when in fact it’s actually the exact same cart. Brand and everything. I have family that have sold these things for almost 20 years now in the valley for both “old town carts” and course carts LMFAO!! We both tried to explain that it looks like a path into the parking lot and that it was an honest mistake but got treated in a condescending fashion. I hope if I get this old and frustrated with life that my family puts me down so I don’t ruin great experiences for people. First time playing BOTH courses and will never in my life be back. If you want to go to a nice course and be insulted by some old jerk this is the place!

Just have to be fair.

If you are low handicap golfer- very slow and unforgiving pace of play will drive you crazy.

At one point on par 3. (#8) were 3groups plus 2 groups in proximity at #7.

Total disasters. We ‘ve seen marshal driving around but what can he do? Have to be on the top of it from the beginning.

We started on#1 7 min behind already.

They sent groups at 8 minutes interval. Good money maker but really bad for a game.

O, yes- we finished 18 holes in 5(!!) hours.

Literally hundreds of unrepaired ball marks covering the greens!! I would expect that condition playing a muni-course, not a course with Green fees in excess of $150!!!! I get it, it’s winter in Phoenix, but I don’t think it’s too much ask for. If I’m paying premium prices I expect a premium course.

Nothing really bad about the course, kinda boring layout, a lot of money for the course

Was a single paired with a couple and another single. Practice area was fine, short game, driving range and pitting green. All in good condition. It wasn’t cheat to play early afternoon, but was reasonable. Had a fun round and enjoyed the course.

Course is nice. Staff friendly and helpful. Like the small bucket of practice balls included. Pace was good until the last 5 or 6 holes, not sure what happened and didn't a marshal, but it close to end of day.

Played at 12.30 with nobody ahead so finished the round in 3 hours which was great. Fairways and greens in good condition albeit the greens were still a little slow after reseeding. Not impressed that the water sprinklers were turned on when we were on the third green and our cart and clubs were given a soaking.

Fairways in poor condition. Greens very slow, although will be good in 2-3 weeks once overseed has taken full effect.. course really appears to be showing it’s age.

Loads of unrepaired pitch marks on greens. Bunkers not raked. Obviously people playing don't care. Shame. Great layout. Play early as 1.30 onwards touch and go you will finish.