McDowell Mountain GC: #18
View of the 18th hole from McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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4.0
1045 Reviews (1045)
5 Stars
369
4 Stars
442
3 Stars
136
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
79.6%
Recommend this course
869 out of 1045 reviews
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4.1
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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4.0
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 57 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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4.0
1045 Reviews (1045)
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Reviews 2
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Unmarshalled and a 4.45 min round

every hole on the back nine, as we pulled up to the tee box, the group in front of us was still on the tee. It was not their fault, it was backed up. However we could see that two holes ahead of us, that group was at least a hole behind.

Course for mid April is not in good shape, the driving range was terrible, no grass, the putting green was the worst putting green I've seen; poor layout, dried out grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Bad Bad greens

The greens have some sort of insect damage or disease.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible greens

I’ve played her several times .Phil Michelsen would not be happy with the course condition particularly the greens. They have some sort of blight or insect damage.

We finished at 6:00 pm and went in to have a sandwich . Grill was closed down.

This place has really deteriorated.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained

The course is in great shape, challenging in the best possible ways, and very friendly staff. Beautiful views too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Surprisingly good

Played early joining a twosome (maybe 8th group off). Pace of play was awful for that early. Course was in great shape, tees, fairways and greens very green and healthy. Greens rolled great. Not the most difficult course but very enjoyable except for the pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super fun!

Beautiful course, great scenery. Lost lots of balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

I'll Be Back

Course was in great shape. I definitely recommend playing McDowell Mountain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth the money

Such a sad course. We played two other courses so far on this vacation, and both were $50 per person less than this one. Greens were scalped in many locations at McDowell Mountain. Fairways were also patchy in spots. This is “high season.” Guess for this course means charge high, deliver a sub-par product.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Save your money

This course had a good reputation but the reality is the fairways are in terrible shape, 40% or more dirt, and forget hitting your ball out of the traps. They were cement. I actually tried to break up the hard surface around my ball but it was hard pan. Not that difficult to have maintenance rake and add new sand. Very disappointed especially for $125 round.. They are booking 400 rounds per day on both courses so I don’t think they will bother spending money on improvements. New to area and avid golfers Save your money and skip this course They are relying on their past reputation. Staff was great.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Massachusetts Advisor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

A Layout That Needs Some Love

My buddy Ralph and I played here for the first time with much anticipation. He was a bit foreboding when you use the range, short game are and practice greens, as they are in poor condition. The rest of the course is maintained alright but not great. The 9th fairway may need to be blown up and redone totally. The design of the holes are unique and very clever given the unusual piece of land the course sits on. I think the holes offer challenges, but are also very fair. Pace of play was just under 2 hours on the front, but things jammed up on the back and we played that in 2:20. I would love to play this course again after Troon Golf moves forward with the much needed renovations and repairs. Give it a try!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good time

Everything was great with the exception of the practice facility.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice views

Decent course. Greens were beat up but ok. Pace was slow but it was Saturday and busy. Will play again if the price is right.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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