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3.4
1637 Reviews (1637)
5 Stars
339
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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
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3 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
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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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 8
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

McCormack Pines

Fun course and sneaky challenging. Blue Tees very difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

No drinking water on course on a hot day- not so good.enjoyable day

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Excellent course, well worth your consideration

This was the second time I have played this course and I am glad I went back.

On my first visit (5 months ago) I gave feedback that the practice range needed improvement - the new mats were installed a few weeks ago and they are excellent!

Fairways are in great condition plus the greens are fast but smooth although very hard.

My one (minor) criticism would be that the bunkers have just hard coarse sand - not a problem for those lucky enough to stay out of the bunkers but I had the opportunity to experience far too many of them.

I will return to this course again as it is fair value for money and a provides a great test of skill.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Overall the course is in decent shape. Only major complaint was the 15th green being very beat up. This is already the toughest hole on the course, and having a beat up green made it even tougher. Staff was friendly and beverage cart came around plenty of times

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course rating

Layout not very interesting...straight away flat. Greens in good shape and good speed. Had not played course in 7-8 years. Thought $110 for play was about $40 overpriced given alternative courses.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

They can do better..

Good course design but in very bad shape. Also, no drinking water on course. No bartender

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
First Time Playing

The course was not very busy so by the time we were on the course all course amenities were closed. I would have expected these to remain open since the golfers on the course still paid full rate. The front nine of the pine course could be any long course there was no astetic landscaping you would expect on a course for the price. The back was better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course needs more watering, aeration, and longer grass throughout. It has really been neglected which is inexcusable with the revenue coming into golf courses and the fact that weather has been good for the last 6 months. I will likely not play here again this year.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough Greens!

Great course! Greens were fast and tough to read, especially coming out of winter (from where we live). Back nine was slow, having to wait on every hole as the 4-some in front were really slow and inconsiderate...I noted they were at least a hole behind the group ahead of them and we waited on every hole for them. Staff was very friendly and helpful, except for the bar and kitchen....bar tender said they were short of help, so no food available and would have to order and wait for drinks to take outside seating area. That was a bit annoying, but I guess it a sign of the times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Okay but not great

Too few tee boxes for warming up…had to wait for one to clear. Should reserve some for players who are going out. Course not in great shape..sparse fairways with lots of crab grass and weeds. Bunkers not raked .greens okay but not consistent

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Splendid conditions

Plenty of green, not just the prime landing areas. Wish I were down the middle every time, but don't want to hit off bare dirt hardpan when I'm not. Interesting variety of holes. Challenging trap positions. Beautiful vista's. Cart guys were eager and friendly. Wish the holes had been more clearly marked. Got lost once or twice and there were no clear markings on the tees to tell you where you were.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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