Orange Tree Golf & Conference Resort: Aerial
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3.5
2553 Reviews (2553)
5 Stars
567
4 Stars
991
3 Stars
557
2 Stars
246
1 Stars
192
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
70.9%
Recommend this course
1858 out of 2553 reviews
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3.7
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.3%
Recommend this course
54 out of 69 reviews
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3.9
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.7%
Recommend this course
100 out of 118 reviews
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Course Highlights
Orange Tree GC impresses with well-recovered fairways and greens in great condition, reflecting clear dedication from a hardworking staff. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a strong choice for Arizona golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6740 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.1

The course at the Orange Tree Golf Resort provides an excellent game of golf in a luxurious setting. The Parkland-style layout features fairways lined with mature trees, which not only enhance the natural beauty of the golf course but can also greatly affect shots. Four lakes are situated on the flat terrain of the course, providing water hazards that come into play on five holes. Sand bunkers also surround every green. Orange Tree Golf Resort's course finishes with its signature hole, where water cuts into the fairway and proceeds to run down the left side all the way to the green. It also requires accuracy on the approach shot in order to hit the small putting surface that is surrounded by tricky elements.

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Course Details

Year Built 1957
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
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Reviews

3.5
2553 Reviews (2553)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 71
Patio Dining 61
Brunch 28
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 90
Water Hazards 69
Undulating Greens 49
This course/club is great for:
Locals 87
Seniors 71
Beginners 45
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 120
At a Resort 72
Near Local Attractions 33

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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly starter - friendly round!

I have played this course a hand full of times in recent years and have had the pleasure to have Chuck the starter begin my rounds a few of those times. His demeanor and statesmanship bring an air of class to this course. After Chuck started it off for us , the course followed through.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quality not balanced with cost to play

Have played course for many years and do not recall it looking as bad as it did. Fairways half dead…. Greens very sandy (understanding them being punched)…. But for the cost…. The course is literally ripping off the consumer. They know it’s not anywhere close to a 60-70 dollar course right now…. There are muni’s in way better shape for less. Very disappointed and will not continue to pay the prices for the low value.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very nice public course

Played on an extremely windy day; while it made the 90+ degree heat more bearable, it made playing the course challenging. the course, itself, was nice. The greens were in great shape, but rolled extremely fast.

Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay far far away from this course

One of the worst golf experiences that I have had in a long time. Course is in horrible shape. Fairways were extremely burnt, tee boxes were horrible. Pace of play was beyond a joke. Why have marshalls if they can’t enforce pace of play. Overall, just a crappy Sunday of golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time

Course play was fast and course was forgiving. Staff friendly and great value for the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

In Honor of Marilynn Smith-LPGA Founder

We golfed after having our annual Marilynn Smith Legacy Pro Am & Tea at Kierland Golf course. It was a great way to honor Ms. Smith's legacy by playing the course she lived on! I loved the older trees and flower beds, the layout is pretty straight forward, and the greens rolled true. The staff was AMAZING and helpful. Thank you Orange Tree!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Afternoon of Golf

I know it's the time of year when the grass is changing, so the course conditions did not surprise me. There were many tight lies which made chipping challenging. The greens were very fast. But, the pace of play was perfect. The surrounding area is beautiful. And the layout was really fun. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Awesome day

Great weather

Staff was great

Marshals were seen many times and they always stopped to ask how things were going

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What happened to Orange Tree

I must have 75-100 rounds in at Orange Tree. I get the transition from season to season can effect the course conditions. BUT yesterday I was VERY disappointed with OT. Tee boxes were a disaster. Fairways were a disaster burned out and very dry.. Greens were good. It seems like they forgot to water the course for a week. I don't see me playing there again very soon. THAT bums me out because my wife and I love this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good all around

Everything was all in all good, the greens were in very good condition the fairways were in good condition…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sub-optimal

This course has seen better days. There are many bare spots. Some tee boxes are mostly sand filled from over use. Greens would benefit from being rolled. I've played this historic course for more than 30 years. Shade trees are a benefit over desert courses. Many trees are dead and suffer from neglect. Fortunately, most of fairways were free of leaves that might otherwise make finding a white ball hard to find. The cost for this course is much higher than the golf value it provides. This course is capable of supporting fees in the high $100s approaching $200 if management put more care into course maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average at best.

The fairways were in good condition. The greens were super dry and hard and fast. The pace of play was super slow. Got to 10 and had three groups on the tee waiting to go.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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