The Duke at Rancho El Dorado: #5
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4.2
1899 Reviews (1899)
5 Stars
578
4 Stars
931
3 Stars
252
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
54
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
92.3%
Recommend this course
1673 out of 1899 reviews
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4.3
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.0%
Recommend this course
76 out of 80 reviews
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4.2
152 Reviews (152)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.8%
Recommend this course
141 out of 152 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lush fairways, pure greens, and well-kept bunkers reflect course conditions that keep improving year over year. Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make this layout a rewarding find.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7011 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.7

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado is a championship, 18-hole golf facility designed by David Druzinsky. This desert links style course offer generous fairways and a scenic view of the natural desert sage and brush surrounding. The difficulty lies in the slope of putting green so golfers beware.

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado is a par-72 golf course that measures 7,011 yards from the back tees.

After a round on the Duke at Rancho El Dorado, head to Silver Spur Grill for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the patio, which offers vistas of the Estrella Mountains as well as that 18th hole you just wrapped up on.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David B. Druzisky (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
1899 Reviews (1899)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 36
Patio Dining 28
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 61
Undulating Greens 45
Water Hazards 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Seniors 37
Advanced Golfers 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 49
In the 'Burbs 25
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
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4.0
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Good Variety

I like the Duke for its diversity of unique holes affording a variety of shots and approaches. Theg green complexes also offer a variety of good pin placements. Fairly average surfaces that were a bit on the slow side.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Used cart

Great time despite no on course cart service

Played as a single for first 3 holes then joined with a single for the remainder. We were caught by another single for the last 3 holes (foursome ahead was, naturally, easily caught but was playing at a reasonable pace). Course conditions were good and the company very enjoyable. Lack of a beverage cart made us thirsty but the course provided water coolers throughout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Duke in Maricopa AZ

Nice course. Wide fairways. Interesting layout. Greens were good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 110
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
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Duke0715

Course in decent shape for AZ summer. Green speeds were a little inconsistent but not a big deal. Fairways were patchy but again summer in AZ but better than other courses played in recent weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

Greens were very good, a little work being done on tee boxes but not bad.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 129
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 110
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Duke in June

Overall the course is in decent shape for June in AZ. Greens had recently been aerated so were a little bumpy and slow, should be good in another week or two. Fairways were spotty but not nearly as bad as other courses played in the past few weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly Recommend

Highly recommend. Great course for the money, staff is friendly, plenty of par 4s and 5s. 10/10, can't beat it for the money!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

heat stroke

Yesterday as I finished the 17th hole I realized that the heat (108) had very slowly worn me down to the place where I would not be able to finish the whole round. Knowing i was in trouble I skipped 18 and proceeded to the clubhouse. upon arrival I was so weak I couldn't ever put my head covers on and get to my car to leave. All of the staff was very kind and attentive upon realizing I was heat compromised offering water and AC. Unfortunately this didn't keep me from vomiting uncontrollably inside the cashers office and outside by the waiting bench. I cannot express my thanks to the staff and numerous players for their kindness and concern and can only say how sorry i am for the inconvenience that my illness caused. THANKS TO ALL

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

This course is in much better shape than it was a year ago and I would recommend anyone looking to play a round and not spend a lot of money, The Duke is a great option the pace was good the staff is friendly and the course is not as easy as it looks .

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