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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
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
Thanks for the 5-Star review. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Club.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Thanks for your rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your input helps us continue improving!
Great course and area
Great course, super nice staff. Pass of play was pretty slow but other than that great!
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!
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!!!
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
Thanks for the 5-Star review of McDowell Mountain Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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!
Will play again
The staff was very friendly, helpful, and willing to assist. Course is in very nice condition.
Thank you for your review of McDowell Mountain Golf Club. We are glad you enjoyed your experience and found our staff helpful. We take pride in maintaining our course, and your feedback motivates us to keep up the good work. We look forward to your next visit.
Nice course for every playing level
Probably need a net fence between driving range and 10th hole, range balls everywhere. Other than that, nice course with tough greens
Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the course and found the greens challenging. Your insights are appreciated.
Thank you, Jim, for the 5-Star rating! We are glad to see you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we look forward to your next visit.
Always a welcoming place to visit. Course is challenging, but fair. Scenery adds to the experience..
Thank you for your 5-Star review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit to Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club and look forward to seeing you again soon.
First round of our golf trip
First round of 7 in a week. Nice course, in good shape and good value. Nice views. Would recommend as it won’t break the bank.
Thanks for your 5-Star review and taking the time to provide your input. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon at McDowell Mountain Golf Club.
Crowded and slow play…no ranger
Course is in great condition but a 5 hour round is ridiculous. No course ranger to move slow players along. Wish carts had electronic GPS. I would recommend the course itself but slow play makes this course one that I might not consider again in future.
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the course conditions, but understand your frustration with pace of play. We will review course management to maintain the pace of play and possibly GPS for future upgrades as we continue to improve on the experiences at the club.
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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!