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McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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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
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
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!
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.
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.
Greens
Greens a little hard need to be more soft but other then that good shape
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