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
Great track with super staff
Will absolutely play this course again.
Thanks for a great experience
Good Course
The green fees do not match the golf course. The golf carts are out dated. There are better courses in the area for same green fees. The staff is friendly and amenities are nice.
Desert golf
Fun course beautiful desert golf . Second group off in the morning and finished in 3 hrs
A Phil Mickleson owned course. In great shape with fast greens.
Great Pace at Mcdowell
we had a 900am tee time on a sunday..and played in 4 hrs..couldn't beat it. Course was in good shape, not perfect but good. The holes were interesting, good mix of tough and easy holes. the greens were fast as other reviews have stated...a tad thin with grass, but the ball did not bounce and it did roll true. it was our first time playing this course and we all agreed we would come back again next year to play..its a good alternative to playing desert canyon as it has a little more length and room to hit it
Nice course in good condition
This is a nice course in good condition without a wow factor. Staff were all really nice and really helpful. Pace of play was good at around 4 hours - course was totally full with four balls. Some interesting holes, some of which are tight. greens rum true. Overall a good experience.
Beautiful course
Well paced, well maintained, and decent value.
Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality course in North Scottsdale.
Fun to pretend you are a sloth
If you are into role play this is a great course. You can pretend you are a sloth, a baby, a snail, or a tortoise.
The best thing is that you don’t have to worry about getting here in time to hit balls, your actual tee time will be 35 minutes after your scheduled time.
5.5 hours to play 14 holes. Aim for a 10am tee time if you hope to finish before sunset.
Fun Course but challenging greens
I enjoyed playing here, the course layout is fun but playable. The only issue I had is the greens are way too fast and challenging for the average golfer.
Great course.
Conditions of the course great. Layout very good. Some challenge but not impossible. Scenery really pretty in the area where the power lines were not visible. Liked the changes in elevation. Pace of play really good. Staff was exceptionally friendly. Wholly recommend.
The course
This was a really lovely course in great condition. Challenging with fast greens. Really nice place.
Wonderful Facilities & Course
Have played this course since its opening, but first time I've played it since Phil's redesign. I like the changes a lot, including flipping the 9's (makes for a much better finish). He's made it more playable, yet still challenging.
Staff were great, with super food at the restaurant and very nicely upgraded clubhouse.
Big disappointment
The course was a big disappointment at every level. For a course in Scottsdale, the scenery was pathetic. Very little of the desert beauty that marks most courses in this area. Power lines and defunct aqueduct are eyesores. The course was boring- most holes like a bowling alley. Very overpriced for what you get and then they charge fir range balls. We will not go back on future trips.
Mountain
The best course for the money and in the very best
Condition you will want to play again and again
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