McDowell Mountain GC: #18
View of the 18th hole from McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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3.9
1031 Reviews (1031)
5 Stars
361
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
77.0%
Recommend this course
856 out of 1031 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
71.4%
Recommend this course
10 out of 14 reviews
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3.8
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 53 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7118 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.1

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Randy Heckenkemper (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "McDowell Mountain Learning Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.9
1031 Reviews (1031)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/10/2023

We appreciate the review and hope to see you back soon and make it 5 stars!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice vacation

This was my first time playing a desert course and it was fun. I had to work hard off the tee box. Our second shot on ten was a bit nerve racking with driving range balls bombing in but other than that it was enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/11/2023

Thank you for the review and feedback. Great to hear you had an enjoyable visit, we hope to welcome you back soon.

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Commented on 04/11/2023

We appreciate the review. Thanks for taking the time. Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing this course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice layout, good condition. I wont comment on value for money as all the courses in Scottsdale are very pricey..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

libbytiberi,

Great to hear you enjoyed our course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great/fun course

We have played this course many times and it’s always fun. Multiple tee boxes allow you to “bite-off” as much as you want. Pace of play seemed slow….but it was mid-day Saturday and we finished in 4:40. (not bad at all !). Course was in great shape and made for a fun day !

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/05/2023

walt10008g,

Thank you for the positive feedback. Pace of play is very important to us and will be a continued point of focus. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Work

Your hard work and attention to details will comeback soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review. We hope to have you return soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course.

Great golf course. There was a group of beginners in front of us that were backing up the entire course. The martial stayed near them and helped them along to make the back nine very nice and playable! Only complaint is my brother in law shot even par and beat me by 3.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Great to see your 5 star review. Good luck beating your brother in law on the next round!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Great to see your 5 star review. We hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Bunkers full of rocks and no GPS.

This is a great $75 to $85 course with a couple of standard upgrades., Definitely not $220, even in March. Every bunker was a gravel pit, full of 1/2" rocks. The carts are old, but clean. No GPS on the cart and the course isn't well marked. The fairways are in great shape and the greens are fast but true. Bring a helmet for the 18th hole, the driving range doesn't have nets so your dodging balls the entire hole. Not safe, I can't believe someone hasn't been seriously hurt. Too bad, this course is fun and the clubhouse was very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Great to hear you enjoyed the course and clubhouse overall. We appreciate the feedback on missed expectations as we are always looking to make improvements!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Delightfully challenging

This was my 2nd time playing McDowell. I enjoy the complexity and diversity of this course. It was cold and windy which added to the challenge but I enjoyed the round and will definitely play McDowell again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Great to read your review and comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

We look forward to providing another 5 star experience in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Thank you for the 4 star review. We look forward to making it 5 stars on your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Thank you for your review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/10/2023

Thank you for the review. We hope to see you back soon to take those 4 stars to 5!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can’t think of anything bad to say about this place! Played early am! Never felt rushed, never had to wait on a hole. Conditions were nearly perfect, will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review and great comments!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not very accommodating

A couple of items set the day for us. First, they do not make any accommodations for individuals that need some assistance getting to their ball. Many courses will allow a cart to move around the green for easy access. Especially when there are mounds around the green. They would not allow a ride along, because there were not enough carts, GET MORE CARTS!

Pace of play on the back nine came to a stop. It was backed up 2 2 groups per hole for almost every hole.

These are easy fixes and would make the course more enjoyable and maybe worth the cost.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Broymara,

Thank you for the feedback as we are always looking to provide the best guest experience possible. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/05/2023

We look forward to making it 5 stars on your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Thank you for posting your review. We hope to have you back soon!

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