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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Average Rating
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 54 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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Reviews

4.0
1045 Reviews (1045)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 61
Patio Dining 55
19th Hole Scenic Views 35
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 81
Undulating Greens 55
Elevation Changes 46
This course/club is great for:
Locals 70
Advanced Golfers 62
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 54
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 81
Worth the Drive 45
In the 'Burbs 42

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Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice course to play

Weather was cold. No wait on the tee boxes. Course in excellent condition. Got a good rate at golf now- so will come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not great value

A little overpriced for what you get. The course did not meet my expectations. Staff were friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great day

Having cart path only was the only negative of the day. Just coming out of overseeding, I found the course in very good condition. Tee boxes and fairways were great and the greens were in excellent condition but slow. I really enjoyed the day and would love to play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mountain Course

Course was in excellent shape although with the overseed it was cart path only which made the course more difficult. Very nice views of the surrounding mountains and the valley. Greeens have moderate to severe slopes and quite a bit of undulations.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

McDowell Mountain golf course

Great course and good value. Only remark was this was the second time I booked with golf now and then show up to golf to find out its cart path only for golf carts. It would be nice to know the course rules before confirming a tee time

Otherwise great exercise and fantastic course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf in great condition

Course was in great condition. Cart path only due to overseeing. Greens were slower than it should be.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Greens were still a little fuzzy so putting was difficult it will be better soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

GREENS

SLOWEST GREENS I HAVE EVER PLAYED ON AND THISIS THE FORTH OVERSEEDED COURSES I PLAYED THIS WEEK. BUT THIS WAS THE FASTEST PACE OF PLAY.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

loved the course very fair with generous fairways.

Loved the set up. It was cart path only, but we still finished under 4 hours. Greens were very slow, and bouncy, but that was understandable at this time of the year. The value for the price was average, but under these conditions they could have been a tad lower. I miss not having GPS on the carts. I really liked how they set up the yardage on the card. I was able to play the correct yardage for my game. I would definitely play it again when conditions inprove.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Prep for Reseeding

Scraping course in preparation for reseeding 9/28. Parts of course very dry and in pretty rough shape. No prior indication of condition on website. Wouldn't recommend at this time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Poor course condition

Played one week before the course is scheduled to be overseeded, and it is obvious that maintenance has been cut back. Fairways are uneven and a build up of grass clippings is evident. Greens were uneven in speed and quality. For the money, $29, I suppose it was a reasonable deal.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First visit

This was first time playing this course and wish we had played before. Nice course. Good for all abilities. Great condition tee's fairways and greens. Staff were very approachable and friendly. One recommendation would be more guidance such as course plan with layout of hole tee to green. This may have been available in pro shop but was not readily offered. Still nice experience. Loved the deer . Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ready for November

Fairways are still nice but rough grass is struggling... Stay on fairways. Greens roll a little slow but it's the season...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great redesign. Poor service.

The redo on the course was great. The ranger said we were behind but I clocked us in 3 hours 52 minutes. Pretty good for a 4 some. The cart person was slow and we saw her at #10 that's it. It would have been nice to see her again on a warm day. I would go back for sure.

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

Nice layout.

Overall a very enjoyable outing. Lots of GUR on this day and I question the sanity of some pin placements on a public course. 209 yard Par 3 into the wind with a u
tucked pin 3 paces from the edge. Greens a little bumpy. Still, a nice layout and a reasonable challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

Very nice course and facility. Very friendly and helpful staff. Greens were being aerated so we were only allowed to play the front 9 2 times for a total of 18. There were vey few golfers out on the course so pace was unbelievably fast. Definitely will be back to play the back 9. This is a gem!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great courdr

Really enjoyed the course it was in great shape. The tees and greens plus the fairways were lush and very well maintained. The staff were excellent therefore the experience was brilliantt from start to finish

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it

Loved this course, very pleasantly surprised. The club house staff was terrific, facilities are terrific and the layout was great. I never even noticed the power lines that some of these complainers are whining about. Yes, they are working on the bunkers (which is actually a positive, not a negative) and the greens are still healing from being punched in June, but this is summer in the desert, that's how every course is in the desert this time of year. I will absolutely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better

Greens are recovering nicely from aeration so will be hoping for faster greens soon. Finally making repairs to rocky sand traps and is in overall good condition

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun layout and very friendly clubhouse staff

I got a super mid-day rate as a single. Considering the 107 degree heat, I understand why the others didn't show. I played through a foursome and 2 threesomes and didn't run into anyone until 17. My round took 2:10. Fantastic! The staff at the bar couldn't be nicer. Great food and drink selection.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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