McDowell Mountain GC: #18
View of the 18th hole from McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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3.9
1030 Reviews (1030)
5 Stars
360
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
79.1%
Recommend this course
855 out of 1030 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 37 reviews
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3.9
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.2%
Recommend this course
61 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 71
Length 7072 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.3

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
1030 Reviews (1030)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Poorly Run Course

Very slow pace of play. Course conditions are average. Better options in the valley. Arcis Golf worst managed course. Got to Grayhawk and pay the extra for a better experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Pure!

Greens were so good, fairways great, good tee boxes. First time playing this course and it exceeded expectations! Range is solid, plenty of short game areas, friendly staff, good restaurant, list goes on. Can’t wait to play here again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/30/2025

Thanks for the 5-Star review and we are glad to hear you had such a fantastic experience. It is great that our greens, fairways, and staff made your first visit memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back to McDowell Mountain Golf Club for another round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Slow and Rude

Booked an early round (tee time made through pro shop), just to find out a scramble tournament was taking place… very slow.. 2-3 foursomes on tee boxes the entire back nine. We discussed with manager/pro shop post round and they were annoyed we were upset.. tried explaining we would have appreciated the heads up when booking originally.. they did very little to rectify the poor management of their tee sheet. Stay away unless you have 5 hours available!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course and affordable for the area .

Overall course layout and conditions were good for a mid-level expense course. Bunkers were a little hard. But overall enjoyed it. The cart attendees were helpful and welcoming, the Marshall was friendly, but the person behind the counter was not. I could not find service at the restaurant before my tee or at the turn. Asked the pro shop attendant but they were not interested in assisting…. I was unable to buy any drinks or snacks between 630-11am, lame

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/20/2025

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the course and our staff's hospitality. We apologize for the service issues you encountered and will address them with our team. Your experience matters, and we appreciate your insights to help us improve. Hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course/Staff

Had an amazing day out on the course. The staff was awesome. Chuck the starter was a great guy. Very friendly and had a great conversation with him. The course was in great condition and played well. We even played another round cause pace of play was so fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/12/2025

Thanks for the 5-Star review and taking the time to comment. We are glad you had a great day on the course! We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

YEP!

fantastic course, practice facility is top notch, the course is even better. the only downside and this is being picky, is the 10 and 18th fairway is littered with errant driving range balls, Good luck finding yours, use a colored ball on those holes for your sanity, they really need to put up a net on their range, but whatever, it's nitpicky

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/10/2025

Thank you for the 5-Star review and taking the time to provide your input! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the course and practice facilities. We appreciate your feedback about the driving range balls as it is our focus to continue to enhance the experience for all our golfers. We look forward to seeing you at the club again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/05/2025

Thanks for the 5-Star review. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

McDowell is always good!

I like this course. It's a good everyday course to play. Fairways are generous, greens roll nicely, and the layout makes you feel like it's not busy. The course is handling the weather well right now.

If you haven't played it, you should.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2025

Thanks for the 5-Star review and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the course. We work hard to maintain the fairways and greens, and it's great to see your appreciation. Hope to see you back out there soon!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Mid Level Course

Course has enough different holes to make it interesting. Played a combo tee box set that makes yardage around 6200 yards. Greens were in really good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/30/2025

Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the variety of holes and found the greens in great shape. We appreciate your support and hope to see you back on the course soon for another round!

Played On
Reviews 5
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 05/26/2025

Thanks for the 4-star rating! We are glad you had a positive experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
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 05/24/2025

Thanks for your rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your input helps us continue improving!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course and area

Great course, super nice staff. Pass of play was pretty slow but other than that great!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/19/2025

Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback on your visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course. We are glad you enjoyed the course and our staff. We appreciate your input about the pace of play and will work on improving it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

DANO

The course, staff, amenities, clubhouse were all great. Only possible negative was that we didn't have any beverage cart service until the 13th hole. The shop at the turn was also closed. Overall GREAT, we'll be back!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/19/2025

Thanks for providing your feedback on your visit and the 5-Star review. We are glad that you enjoyed the course and amenities. We appreciate your input about the beverage cart. We look forward to seeing you back at McDowell Mountain Golf Club soon for another great round!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has amazing views due to the elevation

My biggest complaint was the number of holes that there were may range balls laying I. The fairway making it difficult to find your ball; the worst hole was i#10 where I hit the best drive of the day and there were hundreds of range balls in the fairway and I blender did find my ball .. frustrating given the price of a round of golf

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/28/2025

Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience on the course, especially with the range balls affecting your game. We are committed to improving and will address this issue to enhance the experience for all our golfers. Your input is valuable to us.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Phoenix Spring Golf Trip

Greens were very nice even with some tricky pins, and it was nice to see lush green grass in the rough. Front 9 was a nice layout with a couple neat risk/reward holes. However the back 9 simply got too tight, especially when you hit the fairway, your ball rolls off into an unplayable gully which happened several times. Also the driving range is dangerous is you are on holes 10 and 18. Had to dodge several range balls. Still shot 77 from Gold/White combo. $390.00 Cdn. Way TOO much $$$ Oops 1 more. Following groups of 6 and 7(bachelor parties) not what I paid for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/07/2025

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the front 9 and the condition of the greens. We appreciate your insights on the back 9 and the driving range. Your comments help us improve the experience for all our guests. Hope to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/07/2025

Thanks for the 5-Star review of McDowell Mountain Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Commented on 03/27/2025

Thank you for your 5-Star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you had a positive experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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