The Duke at Rancho El Dorado: #5
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4.2
1910 Reviews (1910)
5 Stars
582
4 Stars
938
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
92.0%
Recommend this course
1683 out of 1910 reviews
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4.3
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.3%
Recommend this course
83 out of 88 reviews
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4.3
142 Reviews (142)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.8%
Recommend this course
136 out of 142 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
1910 Reviews (1910)

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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

KS Duffer in AZ

Will play again in future. Do not be fooled by Google maps satellite imagery Fairways lush and greens top notch. Shout out to Rusty grabbing me at car straight to tee box, arrived at tee time due to 20 minute traffic delay. Course is forgiving in fairways but greens will push you into many three putts or worse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 12
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value for the money

Good layout and pace of play was ideal. Staff was great. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Nice but slow.

Course was in good shape and good to play, but pace of play is a bit slow at just under 5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Don’t play here

Played this morning, played behind a 5 some. Note we played as a 3 some and there was (2)2 some behind us. They never once offered to let us through, we waited on every hole, every shot along with the two groups behind us. Drove their carts on the front or side of the greens with no care in the world, hit extra practice putts after on every green etc. I Complained to staff and they “well he’s the owner” no respect for the people who pay his bills apparently. Cart girl was also extremely rude. Terrible place to play golf. Don’t go there.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert Gem

A trip to the Waste Management allowed my buddies and I to try this course out. We stayed nearby at AK-Chin, so it didn't take long to get here. Lunch was ample and good value. Practice areas were great. The course layout was challenging but fun. Greens rolled true and were in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better than expected

Greens were perfect. Fairways were nice but a little dry. Rough was mostly dormant and the edges were a bit rough. Sand traps were mostly good, a few were thin.

It was better condition than last year.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Course for the Money in the Valley

Greens were pure and fairways were lush. Course keeps getting better every year. Brian was super helpful booking our times, and the lady at the counter yesterday was delightful. Food following the round was so so but overall a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
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
Played On
Reviews 225
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

TO THE DUKE!

My favorite course in Arizona. Unfortunately, it is still too expensive to play there very often.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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