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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape, quick play

Mid/end of May and temps were around 100. We played in 3 hours and only had 4 other groups on when we teed off at 12:12….greens were in great shape, fairways were mostly great, tee boxes were decent or great on every box. Great round and course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Perfect Nook

The course was playing great, the staff was nice and the TikTok celebrity Morgan is there. Greens are very fast and it’s a beautiful layout. I recommend this to everyone in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent shape, friendly cart girl, no starter

Good condition overall. A nice layout. There was no starter and we teed off 15 mins late and waited on EVERY shot. Cart girl came around 3 times and was pleasant. Plentiful bathrooms and water on course. Fairways were thin in places, but that's to be expected in May. Greens were good shape and mostly receptive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast Green, Fast round

We played The Duke this past Saturday. The course is in good shape. The greens were fast, which I like, and pace of play was great. Of course, the Staff was was great. Good value for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's a nice place to spend your day

This course is very playable. It's in great shape, especially in a land with no water. on the turn or at the end--there is a great place to eat.

It's on the edge of Tucson--but--worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value, great golf friendly staff

We play here every time we visit akchin. Good value great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My round there yesterday was over 5 1/2 hours. I don't think I will play there anymore.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible Management and Experience

When we arrived, there were three workers and no one helped us with our bags. There were no carts available, I had to carry my bag around to the practice range, chipping range and putting green. When our tee time came up, no one was checking or communicating tee offs. I again had to ask for a cart, load my own clubs, and ask to play at my tee time. We then proceeded to play 5 1/2 hours with a threesome. There was no captain monitoring time of play. Golfers ahead were drinking, going into private residence to get more alcohol and shots, Very poorly run, no management or customer service, mediocre golf conditions, pricey golf fee, I do not recommend this course to anyone and will not play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Over booked under staffed

The course play was so slow we left after 5 hours and we were only on the 14th hole.

No Marshall on the course all the All the water jugs were empty.

I will never go back

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Slowest round I've ever experienced

Played today, tee time was 10:52, it's now 3:30 and couldn't even get through 14 holes. Marshall called in sick, shortage of carts due to maintenance issues. Staff that was there very friendly and did give us voucher when we quit and came in and said something, overall poorly managed course

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

the worst

I have played courses all over the valley and the duke was hands down, without question, the absolute worst course I've played. Not only here but anywhere. ever. avoid at all costs

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

4 of us played and had a great time. Weather was good. Greens rolled really nice and a little quick. Overall generous fairways and decent shape. A couple rough spots but overall good. 18 is a great finishing hole. Ate at the restaurant and food was excellent and the service (Kiki) was outstanding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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

The Duke

Fairways were somewhat spotty. Fairways were tight but fair. Greens very fast.

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