McDowell Mountain Golf Club

Overall positive experience, especially course conditions. However- when paying >$100 to play a round of golf, range balls should be included in cost and carts (which were new) should have GPS. Our group included 2 "hackers" so we played from gold tees (6400 yards). Balls run far on fairways so I didn't need a driver AT ALL and still had PW or 9 iron to green on many holes. We teed-off at 10:00 and it was fairly windy.

The track was in good condition not too difficult, but a little local knowledge goes a long way. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I'll play this course again.

Super on top of it staff, I'll play again. Very friendly fun course.

We play all over the valley, was our first time here though. Staff was great, got us off 15 minutes early without us even asking. Marshall and cart girl we saw twice per nine which was nice since it was hot that day. The course itself? Eh, greens were challenging and fun, fairway conditions were acceptable, the course itself though, I guess I just expected a bit more. Views of the valley and mountains were so-so, fairways were challenging, and fair, but just nothing too exciting. I'd play again if the rates were lower, otherwise I think there's better deals to be had.

Loved this Desert Course !!! Phil's Guys did a super Job here !!! Will come back just to play this course, Hands down my Favorite Course !! Really Enjoyed my 4 partners that I was Paired with and this course. Each Hole was a Pleasant Surprise ! Without Golfnow.com I doubt I would have played this course ? Saved lots of $$$ on the. Greens Fee.

Great improvements from when it was the Sanctuary!

First timer. Course is in the wash,somewhat protected from the winds we had. Course was in good shape, greens were starting to green up and grow. It is not the toughest test in town, works for all levels and still is fun for the better golfer. Food was good, nice setting. I still have a problem having to pay for range balls at a course in this price range.
Would return.

I recall playing Santuary golf course several times in the past. The course is now owned by a group including Phil Mickelson, renamed McDowell Mountain, and is much improved. Course condition was very good. The greens featured much undulation and were smooth and fairly fast. Fairways and rough were in good to excellent shape. I am not sure if they re-did the greens or not but they seemed much more difficult than I remember.

Very good experience. Target golf and lots of sand but overall fair. Course is in excellent condition and customer service was very good.

Awesome! McDowell Mountain rivals some of the more high profile valley courses. Very challenging layout but fair. Due to the lack of rain, the greens are pretty firm but that's the story for most courses in the valley. That said, they rolled very true with a few deceptive breaks which makes it fun. The tee's and fairways were in fantastic shape! We stopped in the bar for a drink after the round and the atmosphere was fun and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Can't wait to play this gem again!

This course used to be The Sanctuary and was recently purchased by Phil Mickelson and partners. They did add a lot of turf and reduced a lot of the wash areas. These improvements have made the course more playable. We were visiting from Kansas City and noticed that there were a lot of retirees and locals that were playing. The course was packed on a Thursday. We played in just under 5 hours.

Very nice course. I like the layout and desert challenges. Only negative was waiting on every shot, took over 4 and a half hours.

The course is in beautiful shape, but be sure to hit your approach shots we'll short of the flags or you'll likely be off the back of the green or facing a long downhill putt. Below the holes is the ideal location. Great open bar/restaurant for relaxing with a beer after your round. Nice view of the Phoenix area.

McDowell Mountain is a great test of golf (and is greatly improved since the aquisition by Phil Mickelson and it's reincarnation from its former name, Sanctuary). The greens are true and fast ( and most of them tilt towards the valley). Everybody that I know who come play McD Mtn, don't just play it once!!

Course was in good condition including greens. Marshall kept play moving. Compared to other similar courses in the area, this is an excellent choice.

Had friends in town for vacation. Between the four hour round and then the 2-3 hour lunch spent about 7 hours at course. Did not feel that way. Prompt and courteous service. Course was in great condition. Positively would recommend again. Plan on playing again throughout the year even though I live on the NW side of town.

Pace of play was horrible player attendant said on the 12th hole thanks for your patience waited on every shot. Waited to tee off on the 1st hole by 15 minutes from our booked tee time. Wouldn't play again.

Great facilities, and course conditions! The greens were in awesome shape, and the course offers a lot to all golfers at various skill levels.

Enjoy the opportunity to drive into receptive fairways. Challenging approach shots but fair. Something here for all players. Really appreciated the Players Assistant on the course. He was courteous and kept the group in front of us moving. The result was we played in 4:15. Great job!

Everytime we come to Scottsdale we like to play McDowell Ranch. It is a great course!