McDowell Mountain Golf Club

Nice course but it was cart path only. We started 20 minutes late which was frustrating. The course was in good shape.

Hidden gem!! Great staff, good condition, good layout. Green's needed a little work, could be time of year. Walkable course which prefer to do!!! Club house and patio have been updated and are great!!!!!

Course was in great shape considering the overseeding

At. Fog into consideration that it was right after the overseeding, the greens were very slow, which we expected, that does not excuse the shape of the sand traps. Some of the traps had been tracked and only had a few stones in them, while others had not seen a raking and had more stones then sand.
The course itself does not have very nice views or many picturesque holes, so not a PLAY AGAIN course for us. The rough looks like it needs work, it resembles a rock quarry, with piles of tailings just dumped randomly. You play a few holes under power lines that are humming so loud it is a bit disconcerting and needless to say not very visually appealing.
They did not include range balls or yardage book in the price. The yardage markings on the course are poor, so a laser is necessary.

I played on 10/3/2013. What I didn't realize and wasn't told beforehand was that they were in the throes of over seeding. I booked as a single on line and then when I arrived at the course I was told that the threesome that I was supposed to join, the threesome that had booked their time on line also, showed up as a foursome and they could probably fit me in later. I wasn't pleased and after talking to the pro shop was fitted in close to my tee time. Then I endured a 5 hour round, teeing off around 9 a.m. mind you. When I asked the course ranger what was the hold up he said he was "working" with a couple of groups ahead of us. Well, that didn't work obviously. The group behind us kept hitting into us even though we told them we had to wait to get off each tee for the group ahead of us. They and the group behind them quit playing at the 16th hole and just passed us on the cart path and drove to the clubhouse.
The over seeding crew was so obnoxious and created such a cloud of dust that there were two greens with so much dust and grass flying through the air that we had to pick up our ball and forget about putting out. Wasn't there a better way for them to do this? The only saving grace is that I got a good deal online, but they're going to have to have some real special to draw me back. I can play courses just as nice for 1/2 the price of this and get treated like I'm a valued customer.

I understand that the course needs to be overseeded and that immediately prior to this they need to dry out the course and kill the grass. I just ask that when this is happening, you should provide a warning on the website prior to having people pay to play the course in that condition.

Mowers were everywhere, scalping fairways and rough. Lots of dust and grass flying around due to the mowing. Hard to find balls due to mowed debris/grass being left on ground. Pretty steep prices considering the condition of the course. Practice greens closed.

Not in good shape. Grass was dead and brown. Greens were in good shape

Course was in the process of being reseeded. There have been some really great changes made to the course since I played there last. Absolutely worth playing.

I played on Oct. 1st and to be fair they were preparing for over seeding, however, the greens were very bumpy and very hard to putt. I just think that for the money there are far better courses for not much more money.

The course is in good condition. The only negative of the day, which was really not a good thing, was the maintenance crew
was out in force scalping the grass while we were playing! The dust that was created was unbelievable, not to mention extremely unhealthy to breathe. Otherwise it was a good golfing experience. I will return after overseeding.

I play about 75 rounds a year here in Scottsdale, so I feel I understand how golf courses here operate. Out of the gate, we were charged $6.50 for 36 warm up balls. Do real golf courses do this? Went to the practice green & it is built on such a slant, you can't even practice level putts. Why? The course is getting ready to reseed. In fact they were scalping the course while we were playing. Mowers were mowing behind greens & wouldn't stop for incoming shots or putting. Other Scottsdale courses close to do this work. Greens were bumpy & brown. On the positive side they have placed deer sculptures around the course that are very nice, but I won't come back just for sculptures.

needs water everywhere. local knowledge would help avoiding fairway bunkers. lots of roll in fairway. but fun to play. $3 happy hour all good. any beer tap or premium bottle ;-)
jr

Great course a lot of fun and a good course to score on... Some holes are average but other holes can be challenging and a lot of fun to play... If you hug the long ball play from the back tees either way a good classic Scottsdale desert course

The course was in the early stages of reseeding and so a little messy, but was obviously well cared for. The staff were very courteous, but the service in the restaurant / patio was very poor - sandwiches pricey.
Would be a good Winter course, and was very good value at the greatly reduced rate of $29.

Very good layout. 7000 yards from the back tees but 4800 from the forward tees so all levels of ability can enjoy playing. Very few forced carries as well. Several tee shots are difficult to find a sight line because you can't see the fairway very well. A yardage book would be very helpful. Greens were firm and quick the day I played.

Fairways for summer were excellent,as with most courses in
summer the greens were lacking.
If played from the whites course is to easy.If you are 50 or
younger and play atleast once a week play from the blacks

Had a great time and the best score in a couple of years

There is a lot of deception to the eye on this course that can only come from experience. There are some very interesting rolls and bounces to the fairways that offer risk and reward. Greens have lots of pitch and make for some exciting putts. The course and greens were in good shape too.

McDowell Mountain is a course that permits quick play, requires accurate tee shots and provides outstanding views of the valley. The course is in very good condition considering that we are close to overseeding in AZ.
Superb staff and outstanding club house. Excellent value for the money.