McDowell Mountain GC: #18
View of the 18th hole from McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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4.0
1073 Reviews (1073)
5 Stars
382
4 Stars
452
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
40
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
82.7%
Recommend this course
895 out of 1073 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 42 reviews
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4.1
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 62 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
1073 Reviews (1073)

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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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track - little shade

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good track

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
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

Fun Course will help build your ego

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is forgiving to average golfer

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of humps and bumps that require good course management

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value this time of year and course in very good condition

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is average.

Course is very dry for preseed making it difficult to play greens. Play is very slow on back 9 with no ranger to speed it up.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value in the Desert, closer than you think

MMGC is pretty well-maintained, with bermuda greens being the most challenging, but this is the case everywhere during summer months in southern AZ.
It has a variety of tees for every level of golfer (ask for the rated combo tee sheet for even more options) but watch out for the back, back, way back tees on 18...i made the mistake of playing the 4-par at 508 yds into a prevailing wind, instead of from an enjoyable 382 from the back tees.
The only real negative is that our group, first off the tee that morning, caught up to the back-niners for the last 3-4 holes, which stretched our nice 3.5 hr pace to 4 hrs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course - Great Value

I played the course with my son. Course presented a good challenge without being excessively difficult. Only issue for me was that the greens were a bit bumpy, but overall enjoyed the course and the staff was excellent.

I would definitely go back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape, well maintained

Course is well maintained. There are four tees per hole that can accommodate all levels of player. There were no bare spots on any of the fairways or greens. Fairways are on the tight side but wide enough for draws or fades. The grass is cut too short for my liking but that's a personal preference.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyed

Really enjoyed our game. Course in good condition greens played better than they looked, true with a good roll although hard to stop ball on. Staff very friendly. Thanks to all

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

MMR Club

Nice local course with great price deals on GolfNow. Pace of play is very quick during weekdays, under 3 hours. Course is in good condition, greens are soft but grass is patchy and dry on top. Fairway yard markings are few and hard to find. Clubhouse is very nice and food is very good. Staff are friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and Challenging

This is a great golf experience from bag drop to 18th green. All staff is very friendly from bag drop to pro shop to ranger to beverage cart girl running a sandwich from the grill to the back nine for me. There is two great chipping and two great putting greens for warm up or practice. Nice big range. I am now going to come to this course for all my practicing now for sure. The course at McDowell Mountain Golf Club is in great condition and has a great layout. There are many challenging holes with risky shots or you can play it safe. The grass is green and in great condition and the same goes for the greens as well. The roll was true on the greens. Great views of the mountains in the area. There is only water on a few holes on the back nine. I paid $30 to play and this was a great deal. I do wish that range balls were included, cause I do like to hit 15-20 balls before to get warmed up. Overall love the course, great value, and Ill be back soon!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course had a good mix of easy & hard holes.

I played by myself in 2 1/4 hours. Although the greens did not look good they rolled great. I hit my driver about 220 so normally play about 6000 yards (tee it forward!!) but with no big carries over trouble I played the gold tees. Great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has many interesting holes and views of the mountains.

The practice facilities were really good. They could at least furnish the practice balls (how much do they really profit from selling them by the bag?)

Conditions Average
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf and very good rangers

The course was in excellent shape as we approach the transition to winter conditions. The staff was very engaging and friendly to everyone. The course rangers did more than just circle around. They communicated the tough message when needed and kept each group informed. Very good crew!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course & Staff

Since the remodeling of this course and clubhouse, it is a perfect place to enjoy a challenging round and have a cocktail and/or food afterwards. Staff is great and will try to help with any problems you may encounter. The course is very well maintained and fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

We booked a fire special for $22. The course was excellent and the service was impecable. Would definately play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course, and new clubhouse..grill and ouside bar is cool

The course overall was pretty good, but the greens were really slow and bumpy. Alot of good challenge exists out there. I would like to play it again when the greens are rolling a bit faster.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good track

The course was in good condition and played well. Must keep the ball in fairway or you will have a lost ball. Over 700 yards difference between the Gold tees and the white tees.

I will play this course again soon!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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