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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%
Recommend this course
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3.4
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
6
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
3.2
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
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 week
3.0
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Pine Course

Trees are gone so the front 9 is wide open. The back 9 is nice. Good layout challenging shots

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dirt rough and fast greens

Course is pleasant on the eye and easy enough to play if you keep everything in the fairway. Outside of that the grass is flat and dry so it feels like hitting off hard dirt.

The greens were fast and the pins were often in quite impossible positions so even if you got there in regulation, you could walk away with a bogey or double.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

McCormick Ranch Pine

Well conditioned, player friendly course. Greens very fast and undulating making approach shots a premium. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some TLC

I have played this course numerous times , the fairways are great and the greens roll pretty nice but for some reason if you’re off the fairway there is nothing to hit off of. It’s probably one of the more reasonable courses around ( price ) but still over $100.00. Golf is getting too expensive to play in Scottsdale ( dynamic pricing) the sad part is maybe people need to look elsewhere. Staff was friendly but pace of play was terrible.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

McCormick 2022

As usual, a solid value. Range balls a classy perk. Terrific golf carts with gps also top notch. The course was in good condition with the only slight criticism being hard greens and several really dry and hard areas. Enjoyable experience

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

Played the Pine Course, course was in bad condition. Not worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

March 5th round

Phoenix golf for $150, high season equals a $60 course in Sacramento California all year. Oh well I guess I don’t have a choice?

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Mediocre at best

Course in rough shape esp. for $150. The greens themselves were good but the fairways, tee boxes and bunkers were poor

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Way over priced for the condition of the course!

I realize it is Scottsdale, but the course was way over priced. The condition of the course did not warrant the price of the green fees. The tee boxes were terrible and if you were off the fairway, your were hitting off dead pan. The greens were spotty. I cannot recommend this course to anyone! I really regret having to give this poor review because I've always enjoyed the course in the past. Sorry!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another lousy experience and likely my last for the year. Last year I even had a season pass but the experience continues to be a sham at that price. I was paired with a family of 3 and the attendant placed my bag with the mother and from all the way at the driving range started shouting that my bag needs to be removed as we would be playing different tees. Then the husband came to the rescue and got another cart for me to ride solo which a different club attendant quickly opposed. At some point I even volunteered to walk the course. Not worth it at all!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff. Great course

This course is well kept and I can’t say enough about the staff. From the clubhouse staff to the starter and the Players assistant. Everyone was super friendly.

It’s not target golf which makes it fun for all skill levels. But challenging enough from the longer tee boxes.

Would be great if there was a calculated “combo” for women.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Poor shape

This course was highly recommended Toni’s and I can’t figure out why. It’s in awful condition. Bare ground on almost every hole. Tee boxes are scruffy and hard. The lay out is fine, but not super interesting. It is definitely not a $150 course at the moment. Greens were in good shape, the staff was all friendly and the pace was good for how busy it was.

Amenities were average.

I won’t be recommending this place or likely playing here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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