McDowell Mountain GC: #18
View of the 18th hole from McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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4.0
1047 Reviews (1047)
5 Stars
370
4 Stars
443
3 Stars
136
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
79.9%
Recommend this course
871 out of 1047 reviews
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4.5
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.0
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
81.5%
Recommend this course
44 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a well-designed layout create a challenging yet fair experience that keeps golfers returning. The practice facility is top-notch, and the course delivers strong conditions and solid value for money.

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
1047 Reviews (1047)

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 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice.

this course was in great shape and greens were in great shape. there were a couple greens that were a little bumpy and slower, but overall it was a great course. it was my first time there and i will definitely be back. the price was good ($30) this time of year. i'm sure they will be able to charge quite a bit more in the busy season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly staff and maintained course combined for a fine day

Summer heat golf , expected the course was a little dry but still in very good condition. Course of play is challenging but not brutal. Staff was warm and friendly from greeting to departure. I had a fine day..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well Maintained Nearly All Desert Views

Lovely course, friendly staff, quick play and best of all, very few houses nearby to spoil the view.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Some nice views fun track

Greens are bumpy as usual and running 7. Lots of dead and diseased grass around greens. I think you can do better for the money other places

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Experience

Love the changes they've done with the course. Much more player friendly. Course in excellent shape for summer. Only one fairway was a bit beat up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

the golf course itself was fantastic

loved the course would love to play it again,but the marshall who told us we were going to slow several times and we needed to pick up the pace because there was no one in front of us for 2 holes well we had a foresome and right in front of us was a twosome and clearly there going to go faster than us and just in front of them a threesome and no one coming up on us from behind so i dont know what his problem was we finished the 18 in 3hrs and 50 min not bad so other than that loved the course without him would have been better,3 others agree

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the price.

This was the first time we have played this course. The staff was extremely friendly and the course was in really great shape for this time of year. The sand traps were well maintained and had plenty of sand in them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Got on course as per tee-time. We were able to keep a good pace, golfers behind us and in front of us, also. Excellent course.

A very good course for family members to enjoy. Level of difficultly is moderate. Weather was excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

McDowell Mountain Golf

The course is in good shape. The holes are challenging and difficult. You need to keep it in the fairway and not try to make too much out of a bad shot. The greens rolled well. They are still going thru transition and have been sanded some. Not bad though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice remodel

Remodel has helped pace of play and lengthened holes for better players. Clubhouse remodel looks great. Only complaint is that greens were long and slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good condition

geens little zigzagity didnt like that had to hit ball to hard to get to hole

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In great shape with true, nice greens!!

From the staff to the greens, this course is TOP SHELF especially for summer golf in AZ. The entire course was in great shape. Can't wait to play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was good. Would play again price is right

The course had dead spots. Greens OK. Price was good. Those prices should be like that all year around.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course, greens and fairways were in great shape. Staff was awesome.. All around wonderful experience..

What can I say... Go play!! Plaaaay!!! When I return to Arizona I will play this course several time..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It's a great course, everything you can expect. bring all your clubs !!!

The course is in great shape . Play it now while the prices are low. The staff from the Pro shop to the cart girl were above and beyond great service . Only little complaint was the ranger a little annoying , we played in 3:45 min. ( 4 some ) behind a 2 some ,not holding anyone up, was pressing us to play faster . Don't think Walmart will be hiring him as a Greeter anytime soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very scenic and enjoyable

Enjoyed the course. Challenging and very scenic. Well maintained and friendly staff. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable

Nice track. The conditions were very good for this time of year and the layout was very enjoyable. The staff could not have been more outstanding, they made you feel welcome from the minute you set foot on the course. Very similar feel to Longbow, another excellent AZ track.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Conveniently located, nice course for two women, great staff.

The greeting from the young man who checked us in was so friendly and efficient. The new clubhouse is great. The outside staff are just as friendly and helpful. The staff in the cafe are equally as friendly and helpful. The course was well maintained, pace was perfect and very convenient for us.Two women who had not played in a very long time, had a great day of golf. We'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape for triple digit temperatures!!

Mc Dowell is a great course with different challenges all around. A yardage book will help, although the markers needed some trimming from the grass growing around as they were a bit difficult to find. A nice layout with plenty of room to work the ball and get rewarded. The greens were a bit slow. Nice clubhouse. On a down note communicating that there's no beverage cart would be helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In good shape.

Would be nice to have iced towels on the cart in summer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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