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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3.5
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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3.9
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 52 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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Handicap 10-14
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5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course

This was a really lovely course in great condition. Challenging with fast greens. Really nice place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Incentivized Review
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played

Mountain

The best course for the money and in the very best

Condition you will want to play again and again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course

Had a great time, course and folks are great but carts suck!! The brakes are not good and can’t lock them. Other that that, thnx Phil!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course Highly Recommend

I really liked this course. Staff was super friendly, the range was nice with the shaded rolling canopy (great addition), the layout of the course was great and fun and for middle Of the summer the course was kept in what I thought was great overall condition. Course was not overly tough but not too easy—a few narrow fairways, few greens were tough others were not, etc. overall really enjoyed this course and If the rates stay reasonable I’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always Overrated Anytime of Year

The staff is never that friendly, the round is over priced, the range balls are over priced, and worst of all the greens were sanded and punched and there was no notification on GolfNow that they were going to do that. Typically there is an exclamation mark or notice and I did not see that. Overall, whether you play in season or during the summer the course is over priced. The course also has no views, there are giant power lines throughout the middle of it, and nothing too interesting about the layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greens a little hard need to be more soft but other then that good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

First time we played this course. It was an enjoyable round with lots of challenges. Many holes were narrow and required an accurate tee shot or shot into the green. Lunch was great, too!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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