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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
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1 Stars
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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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Brutal greens but a lot of fun

Beautiful course, and harder than the USGA seems to credit it for being. I’m a mediocre golfer and found my share of fairway hazards on a few holes as a first timer playing there. Everyone had trouble on the greens - even 2 members we played with. But it was a lot of fun, warm up facilities terrific, staff nice. One of my favorite courses yet. We played Ambiente day before and both of us preferred this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
1.0
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Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Layout

Compared to most public courses, McCormick Ranch Pine is well kept, and an interesting layout not crammed into too small a space. There is a nice practice facility as well. I'll be happy to return and play either course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding

Course is in fabulous condition. Greens a bit slow, but consistent. Boxes in great shape and fairways gorgeous. Cart path only, but some folks violated this rule. One concern, golfers don’t repair ball marks on greens. This is indicative of the snobs that play here. Otherwise, it’s gorgeous

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overseed no good

Horrible overseed left unplayable conditions. Pro shop wasn’t too friendly, cart guy was. I cannot believe the rate is over $100 in-season.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Wow , beau parcours et bel accueil !

Bel environnement.

Verts impeccables

Allées impeccables

Service lus qu'excellent, des serviettes humides froides nous étaient distribuées.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 122
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Pine Course

I read a lot of negative reviews about the condition of the Pine Course, but after the monsoon rains the course was in great shape. The greens especially were in fantastic condition, rolling true and at a real nice speed. I played in about 2 1/2 hours so the pace was awesome. The layout is good and it’s a fun course to play. It’s pretty expensive, but if you find a hot deal in the summer it’s affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play elsewhere

Abysmal course conditions it shouldn’t be legal to charge folks to play there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 122
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fun round on the Pine Course

I played the Pine Course today and really enjoyed the course. They are getting ready for overseed, but you wouldn’t know it based on the condition of the course. Grass from tee to green was in great shape and especially the greens were terrific. The greens rolled very true and at a great pace.I played at 1:12 in the afternoon by myself and played the round in under 2 1/2 hours. I’ve read many negative reviews about both courses and the poor conditions. Luckily for me I’ve played both courses now when the conditions were really good. Both courses have fun layouts and if you can catch them at the right time with good conditions and find a good rate, they’re worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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