McDowell Mountain Golf Club
About
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
Well Maintained Course
Pace of play and course conditions were great! I went out by myself and they made me share a cart with another person, which I didn’t love since it sure seemed like they had plenty available. They also only give you about 10 balls to hit at the range. For the price I have mixed feelings taking all that into consideration.
Thank you for the review. We look forward to turning 4 stars to 5 on your next visit!
Thank you for the review, we look forward to taking those 4 stars to 5 on your next visit!
Thank you for the review and feedback. We look forward to making it 5 stars on your next visit!
Overall good
I didn't feel ripped off and I paid $120. Course was in good shape. Played really early on a weekday so it was a quick pace. Bunkers were tough to get out of. I hate all bunkers.
Hello ChaseScottsdale,
Great to see your review and feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Hello Parasti,
Thank you for your support of McDowell Mountain Golf Club. We look forward to having you return soon and turning those 4 stars to 5!
Nice Open Course
Not the typical desert course. Fairways are fairly wide in my opinion and greens roll true. Good for couples. Tito the starter is an exceptional customer service rep.
Hi BillyV2n1,
Great to see your 5 star review. We will be sure to recognize Tito!
Disappointed
We’ve golfed this course several times and this was our worst experience. Arrived early to have lunch before our round only to find out the restaurant was closed for the day. On Mothers Day. We had a 1:30ish tee time and at hole four the beverage cart person informed us it would be last call, she was going home and the clubhouse bar would be closed. When we asked why she informed us that they had staffing issues. Despite that we made it through the front nine in good time. When we started the back nine, there were four groups stacked up on hole 10. The pace ground to a halt on every hole. After hole fourteen we couldn’t take it any more. It was over 100. As we were driving back to the clubhouse we found the problem. There was a threesome on hole 16 and 17 and 18 were wide open. Never saw a ranger once. What a bummer. This used to be a go to for us. Not anymore.
Hello VTBTCB,
Thank you for the review and feedback. Please accept our apologies for the poor experience. I do believe it is an exception to the norm and hope you will join us again in the near future.
Disappointment
Nice clubhouse & practice facilities.
The fairways were burnt out in many places, particularly on the front nine. Greens were good, fast.
The bunkers are abysmal, basically dirt & stones, completely devoid of sand
Thank you for your review and feedback. Great to hear you enjoyed the clubhouse & practice facilities, but please accept our apologies for the missed expectations in other areas. We do hope to have you back in the near future and your feedback will be used in our continuous effort at always improving.
Will not play this course again
Played yesterday and here is my experience. 5 hour round. No water on the course and it was over 90 degrees. No GPS on carts and paid 200 bucks to play. When we made the turn we wanted to get some food, there was none. The straw that broke the camels back was the marshal that drove up as I was on the tee box and basically yelled at us in my back swing about why we were waiting on this short par 4 where at least 2 of us could have drove the green and there was a 4some on the green. Will never play this course again, way too much money, and unbelievable bad course staff. I will say the people in the clubhouse were fine.
Thank you for the feedback. We apologize for the missed expectations, but hope you will join us again in the future for what we believe will be a great experience.
review
Good course, in good condition. there was two foursomes in front of us playing what looked like a best ball match which slowed pace of play.
Thank you for the 5 star review. Pace of play is very important to us and we apologize for the missed expectation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Over Priced
Never again, since Arsis took over this course is a joke. This track should be $79 not $179.
SOOOOO many better course in the same area.
We are disappointed to hear we missed expectations. We do hope to welcome you back and provide a 5 star experience.
Great to see your 5 star review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
We look forward to making it 5 stars on your next visit!
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Challenging, fair course. In good condition. Two foursomes in front of us were allowed to play best ball which slowed play. Good value.
Thank you for the 5 star review. Great to hear you found good value. We appreciate the feedback regarding pace of play which is a key focus.
McDowell Mountain
Average course. Expensive for the course quality, pricey food and drink, crowded practice facility. Pace of play a bit slow. Most of course is between power lines and a canal.
Thank you for the review. Our apologies for any missed opportunities. We do hope to see you back at a future date and exceed expectations.
Overpriced
This is a descent course, slightly above average. I should say very slightly above average, like almost average. Now bring the price info play and this course is not even close to worth the $180+ they want you to pay. It would be nice if courses new their worth and would charge appropriately but I guess the demand is too high and the flocks of people visiting to play golf are still willing to pay a higher price.
Hello Nchulla,
Thank you for the review and feedback, we are always looking to provide a great experience. We hope you will return soon and we can make it 5 stars!
Nice Course - Lazy Personnel
The golf club and cart assistance people were both lazy - nowhere to be found - and surly. All other people were nice.
Thank you for your review and feedback. Great to hear you found the course to your liking, but our apologies for the missed expectations regarding service & personnel. We do hope you will choose to return and allow us an opportunity to provide a great experience.
Wonderful to see your 5 star review, we look forward to a return visit in the near future!
Scottsdale North Swing Package
Scottsdale North Swing Package
Troon Trio Package
Thank you for the review and feedback. Wonderful to hear the pace of play and course conditions were great.
Warm up bags are roughly 20 balls and carts are based on availability. We hope to welcome you back soon!