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McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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Nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, McDowell Mountain Golf Club offers a premier golf experience surrounded by breathtaking desert landscapes and panoramic mountain views. Known for its exceptional course conditions, friendly atmosphere, and signature Arizona scenery, the club blends challenging play with unmatched beauty. Whether you're here to test your game, enjoy a casual round with friends, or take in the spectacular sunsets from our clubhouse patio, McDowell Mountain Golf Club delivers a true desert golf experience that is both memorable and inviting.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7118 yards | 73.1 | 133 |
| Black/Gold | 72 | 6746 yards | 71.4 | 131 |
| Gold | 72 | 6489 yards | 70.3 | 128 |
| Gold/White | 72 | 6215 yards | 68.4 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 5879 yards | 66.7 | 115 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5879 yards | 72.2 | 126 |
| White/Red | 72 | 5455 yards | 64.8 | 110 |
| White/Red (W) | 72 | 5455 yards | 69.5 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 5085 yards | 62.7 | 107 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5085 yards | 67.5 | 113 |
| Junior | 72 | 4024 yards | 60.0 | 103 |
| Junior (W) | 72 | 4024 yards | 62.6 | 104 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/133 | 429 | 366 | 225 | 575 | 402 | 394 | 432 | 191 | 542 | 3556 | 440 | 448 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 520 | 339 | 234 | 508 | 3562 | 7118 |
| Black/Gold M: 71.4/131 | 397 | 366 | 196 | 541 | 402 | 394 | 404 | 163 | 542 | 3405 | 422 | 421 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 503 | 339 | 201 | 382 | 3341 | 6746 |
| Gold M: 70.3/128 | 397 | 331 | 196 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 404 | 163 | 524 | 3267 | 422 | 421 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 503 | 310 | 201 | 382 | 3222 | 6489 |
| Gold/White M: 68.4/123 | 368 | 331 | 147 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 360 | 163 | 510 | 3131 | 404 | 390 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 494 | 310 | 156 | 347 | 3084 | 6215 |
| White M: 66.7/115 W: 72.2/126 | 368 | 303 | 147 | 503 | 332 | 271 | 360 | 153 | 510 | 2947 | 404 | 390 | 310 | 466 | 99 | 494 | 266 | 156 | 347 | 2932 | 5879 |
| White/Red M: 64.8/110 W: 69.5/121 | 336 | 303 | 147 | 461 | 332 | 271 | 308 | 153 | 471 | 2782 | 316 | 309 | 310 | 435 | 99 | 455 | 266 | 156 | 327 | 2673 | 5455 |
| Red M: 62.7/107 W: 67.5/113 | 336 | 250 | 109 | 461 | 298 | 240 | 308 | 94 | 471 | 2567 | 316 | 309 | 266 | 435 | 69 | 455 | 239 | 102 | 327 | 2518 | 5085 |
| Junior M: 60.0/103 W: 62.6/104 | 265 | 190 | 71 | 368 | 250 | 156 | 304 | 76 | 350 | 2030 | 307 | 229 | 209 | 363 | 63 | 281 | 138 | 102 | 302 | 1994 | 4024 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Another hay fairway Photo submitted by u314171170019 on 09/24/2025
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The hay fairway Photo submitted by u314171170019 on 09/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Jim3650172 on 03/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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This is the landing zone on a par 4. Brutal “fairway” lie. Photo submitted by dubjac on 09/05/2022
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Photo submitted by dubjac on 08/29/2022
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Photo submitted by WGAgolf on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by ja24martino on 12/09/2021
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Back nine Photo submitted by u314161204123 on 03/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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#5 approach shot. Cool shot with the mountain in the background. Photo submitted by ryantjeerdsma on 09/24/2013
Good course, but need to fill drinking water jugs
All was good until I made my way to a water jug to refill my cup....EMPTY....it was only 105*....the next 4-5 jugs were all EMPTY......it's the little things that matter.......my only complaint but when it is 105 degrees out someone should have been checking these.....What would happen if a golfer died on the course?
McDowell
Course in transition. Greens were great. Should be great in a week or so
great time!
the course was in great condition.
pace of play was fast.
staff was friendly.
will play here again!
Not Recommended
If you love waiting on each shot, McDowell Mountain is your course. Average wait time on each hole 5 mins. The front 9 we waiting at least 10 - 15 min on holes 4, 5,6 & 7. Temperatures between 102 - 105. I've played a lot of rounds durning AZ summers over 32 years. This round was the first for me to have ever water stand warm. I've never experienced that before. McDowell Mtn screams WELCOME Golfers. Had I not gone through Gold Now, their green fess were $99. Enjoy!!
Decent
Course is in decent shape for this time of year. Nice layout. Worth the discounted Hot Deal price on GolfNow. Wouldn’t pay normal asking price, however.
Thanks for the 5-Star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to see you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable moments at McDowell Mountain Golf Club!
Great New Find
I’m spending a year in Scottsdale and this course was always on my list however I always found courses I could play for less money. I had credit with GN from a cancelled reservation and could only use it for Hot Deal tee time. When it came up here I jumped on it. It was my birthday and I played alone for the first nine. The starter was very friendly and when I told him I was from Hilton Head I think he thought I was a low handicaper so he stood behind me to watch me hit. Of course it was not my best drive but I went on to mark 11 pars and one birdie for the best round here in Scottsdale. The fairways were in good shape although the summer heat was taking its toll, same for the greens but overall a very nice track.
Thanks for the 5-Star review and we are excited to hear you had a fantastic birthday round! It is great to know our staff made a positive impact and that you enjoyed the course despite the summer heat. Congratulations on your impressive performance. We hope to see you back again at McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
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A good round played with almost nobody else in front of me. Greens were in great condition. Few fairways need some irrigation. Overall, I’d play it again in the future with the summer bringing down the green fees.
Thanks for the feedback and taking the time for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your round at McDowell Mountain Golf Course and found the greens in great shape and appreciate your thoughts on the fairways. Looking forward to seeing you again for another round soon!
Excellent conditions for great price
Very friendly staff managing a great course layout and overall conditions. Love to play here, later afternoon tee times in the summer are a great deal
Thanks for the feedback and 5-Star Review. We are excited that you enjoyed our friendly staff and course layout. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more great rounds at McDowell Mountain Golf Club.
Thanks for taking the time for the review and the 5-Star Rating! We look forward to your next visit to the club.
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Thanks for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your visit. We appreciate your insights and are always looking for ways to enhance the experience. Hope to see you back on the club soon!