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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
1881 Reviews (1881)
5 Stars
406
4 Stars
690
3 Stars
428
2 Stars
227
1 Stars
130
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
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49.0%
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1300 out of 1881 reviews
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2.7
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
33
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
19
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.4
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
32.1%
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2.8
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
36.8%
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49 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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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
1881 Reviews (1881)

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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Balma
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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wolfeclayton
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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uGTVO3110GT
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

golf good...restroom embarrassing

really enjoyed the golf...just now know why I would rather pee in the weeds...oh man YUCK!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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ryacovetta
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad shape

Every sand trap was FULL of water. Some hole looked like a bomb went off on them. Should be worth 35.00 per round. So disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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u314161784150
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over rated goat track

Came to AZ for a weekend of golf with some buddies. McCormick Ranch was one of the most expensive courses we played and by far the worst. This course could be $20 for 18 holes and a cart and still be $19 over priced.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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jcarrie45
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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raleon
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Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Its not worthy the price

As expected many fairways have brown spot which is normal for this time of the year, but what was not expected was to have flooded sand traps, making them impossible to play. For the overall condition of the course prices are too high. There are courses right now that you can play for less money in much better conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Ralfiesta
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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000007516326
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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RayDub23
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Day

1st time playing course and have had a great time. Played with a member and we had a good time. Lots of laughs and good golf. I would play here again. I played the Palm course with fast greens and tough hole placement made it tough. Next time out will play Pine. Thumbs-up

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u2501664
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mckormick Palms course

Staff was great. Very friendly and great service. Course was in good condition with the exception of the sand traps. Sand traps were very hard. The greens were also not in great shape. All in all I had a good time playing here and wood play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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ericawalters19
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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bara550
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Skip it!

Several ruts and holes along the holes and muddy spots. Plus they have not cut the rough in ages and it is all weeds, dead spots, ruts, and high grasses. My ball was just off the fairway and it took 15 mins to locate between all the weeds and high grassy areas.....I have played this course around 30x and i was totally shocked as to how bad they let it go....No ball washers and a few water fountains on the course....ball washers were removed for Covid and never put back....I would skip this course until they invest in getting it back into the shape it was years ago,,,,,VERY disappointed......

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314161642983
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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u000001282234
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Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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jontronrud
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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keithgoff
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windy

Very windy day which made it hard but bet it is fun without. Good greens fairway. Bunkers not very sandy.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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gerrybrad007
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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timothyjamesh
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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bigdaddykane
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great potential but...

The worst sand traps I have ever played. Impossible to play a competitive round because sand traps by greens are like concrete. just horrible and there were also puddles of water in many of the traps. Avoid this course if you can.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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