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3.4
1637 Reviews (1637)
5 Stars
339
4 Stars
672
3 Stars
347
2 Stars
181
1 Stars
98
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
58.6%
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3.4
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
58.3%
Recommend this course
21 out of 36 reviews
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3.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
57.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 47 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7187 yards
Slope 130
Rating 74.3

The Pine Course at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club offers mature pines, in an appropriate contrast to its sibling golf course, the Pine Course, and is also narrower than the other golf course. What they have in common include the facts that Desmond Muirhead designed both of them and they both date back to 1972; recent renovations have also given both golf courses new greens, sand traps and bridges.

The Pine at McCormick Ranch Golf Club measures 7,187 yards, kicking off on a 398-yard par 4 that requires tee shot toward the fairway's center, leaving golfers a mid- to short-iron from the green, which slopes narrowly. Things get long by the fourth hole, one of four par-5 holes that come in at over 500 yards; this one, for example, makes you place your drive well toward right-center if you want to shoot for it in two. Close out the round of golf on the 18th hole, another long one, at 517 yards from the blue tees, and a tight hole to drive that will, thankfully, provide your last test for the day.

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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

3.4
1637 Reviews (1637)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Patio Dining 31
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 87
Bunkers 76
Undulating Greens 40
This course/club is great for:
Locals 66
Advanced Golfers 44
Seniors 42
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 105
Near Local Attractions 32
Worth the Drive 29

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Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens were in decent shape but well pt marked.

Off fairway conditions were mainly completely dead and barren.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 4
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Hard greens, poor fairways and no

food after 3:00

Lots of better value courses to play.

Not going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Never Again.

My expectations must have been WAY TOO HIGH for this course in the Scottsdale area.

I anticipated a 'resort' style course meticulously maintained with elevation changes etcetera BUT NO none of that.

They're maximizing profit with minimum reinvestment into their course.

Too many rounds per year and it shows.

The photos show the conditions when I was on site and the Director of Golf stated that "We have NOT deemed our course unplayable" How can that be??

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The staff is very friendly & helpful. Course is well maintained for how much traffic they have. Pace was very good. We didn’t have to wait on a tee box once nor did we have anyone waiting on us. Will definitely consider this course when we are in the area again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Do not play on a Saturday

We were behind multiple groups of 5 and 6 mid day on a Saturday and resulted in an over 5 hour round. Course was in poor shape for $200+ and not worth it even a little bit.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout!

If you want a challenge with the beautiful vistas that Scottsdale has to offer, this is the course for you!

The “Pine” course is a great layout that will challenge golfers of all abilities. It’s a course where hopefuls qualify for the WASTE MANAGEMENT TOURNAMENT!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Expected More!

I was left unimpressed for the most part. The Greens were the best feature of this course. Outside of that, the course is not worth the price tag being offered. I didn’t leave with any feeling of wanting to come back and play this again. If you’re going to pay $100-$300 for a round of golf play TPC or one of the other courses.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

The fairways and greens were nice, but the rough was hard as a rock with little grass. Lot's of tight lies and dirt spots in the rough. The practice facilities are very good. They had multiple beverage carts running so they came around a lot which was great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

McCormick golf

Course was soaking wet and it hadn’t rained in almost two weeks. Standing water in the bunkers and fairways were soaked and muddy. Not saying I wouldn’t play again but I would look at other courses first

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place to spend an afternoon

From the time I arrived, the staff was courteous and helpful. The course was easy to navigate and in great shape. It was a fun afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really poor pace play

Around a 5 hour round! Have played the course numerous times and this by far the slowest. Not a marshall/ranger around until #16 (said he just started at 3:15). From around hole 6 there was at least 2 holes open between the group in front of us and the group in front of them. Really an unenjoyable time - only positive was the group I was playing with - the 3 of them were great company and we have ALOT of time to get to know each other.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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