McDowell Mountain Golf Club

fun course,back nine seems tighter than the front.greens were quite bumpy,but overall a pleasant time.

I found this a challenging course. It is well maintained and the greens were true. It requires accurate tee shots and choosing the right club. There are many hazards well placed that must be confronted, with a risk reward factor.

I recently played McDowell Mountain for the first time and really enjoyed my round. The course was very well maintained with smooth greens and well defined rough. Outside of slightly unpredictable bunker conditions, I found the course to be an excellent challenge. The staff was incredibly helpful and the food from the restaurant afterwards was superb. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable experience!

We have played this course when it was Sanctuary and the new physical improvements are fantastic. Fairways in good shape, challenging, but not punishing holes, very playable for both recreation and competition. However, we were extremely disappointed with the lack of guest service. Only one person per area at bag drop (unloaded and setup our own bags while the employee chatted on his phone), cashier in club house appeared to do the best he could, but at 0700 he was overwhelmed which cost us nearly 15 minutes of warmup while waiting to pay.

1st time playing the course. The course layout was much better than I had anticipated. Greens where a little bumpy, but had been aerated a few weeks ago. Would definitely play again.

Considering that I played during the heat of the summer, The course was in pristine condition. With the recent course renovation this course has been elevated to a level comparable to the top courses in the area.

when we went to check in...the staff member was on the phone and ignored my friend and I for at least 5 min. When my friend spoke up after the first 2 min...he turned his back to us and continued talking. He never paused to say, I'll be with you shortly, but instead , completely ignored us. After he got off the phone he was abrupt with sign in, and our request for range balls. You could tell he didn't want to be bothered with courteous service that day! I had to hold my friend back from a full verbal chastisement he wished to deliver to the representative.
The greens were freshly punched that day and putting was bumpy. The course was in great shape other than the greens. I still enjoyed the round.

Challenging layout from the tips with generous landing spots. Greens were in excellent shape for this time of year (June)

This was my first visit to McDowell Mountain and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. This course is enough of a challenge for a bogey golfer and not too boring for an above average player. The majority of holes are straight on but more than a few bunkers will keep you on your toes at all times. Everything was well maintained. The layout is very nice and takes advantage of the surrounding terrain. Water every few holes and restrooms on certain holes. I will for sure be back to redeem myself on the scorecard.....

-justin

I hadn't played McDowell Mountain in years because of the severe difficulty of the old Sanctuary. They have made vast improvements in the course. It is very playable yet challenging at the same time. The course conditions were very good for this time of year. Fairways were bare in spots as were the greens, but nothing to affect playability. The greens have recently been aerated, but they were in good shape. The greens were consistently receptive to iron and wedge shots. The customer service was top notch. The starter went back to the clubhouse for me to get a yardage book because I hadn't played the course in such an extended amount of time. For the $29 rate I payed, I will definitely be back to the course.

My wife likes this course because she can use so many different clubs. For me it's not quite like that. I'm trying to really it but the best part for me are the par 3's. Not cookie cutter 200 yds+. For the time of year it was in good shape.

Teed off at noon on Sunday and played the front 9 in just over an hour....great. Pulled up to the 11th tee and there were 4 groups on the tee box waiting behind a 6SOME!!!! I called the shope 3 times and talked to a female who kept saying the ranger would come out to fix things and NOBODY, I repeat, NOBODY ever came out. It took 3 hours and 10 minutes to play the back 9. Absolutely unacceptable. I have played here several times over the past month but I seriously doubt I will ever be back again.

This is a really good lay out with a little difficulty. I would recommend this course to anyone of all levels.

We played many in Scottsdale. Added this based on GolfNow ratings. Not the best course we played...but was a great price for saturday and the course was in good shape. Not as challenging as some of the other courses we played...so a good change of pace. Greens a bit slower than some of the others...again, was in good shape and pace was good. Recommend you give it a try.

Good speed of play. I would like to see gps in carts

Heard through the grape vine that this place was bought by "lefty" and completely re-done from the course to the clubhouse. Course was in great condition, well maintained. Clubhouse was beautiful coplete with corn-hole boards outside on the patio. Food was good and drinks were reasonable. Staff was friendly. Overall just a really nice place. Would definitely play again if I was on vacation in Arizona and go back.

This is a desert course that plays to target golfers. Greens are protected by bunkers and desert waste. This was our last of 4 courses we played on our guys golf trip and the most expensive at $100. It was our least favourite compared to the other area courses we played for $75. Nonetheless the course has the potential to be a really good course if given a few tweaks but I don't believe it could or should ever be a course that commands $100+ price tag. There are just too many other incredible courses to play for less money, better scenic views and better golf course conditions.

Played in April, 2013
Great course. It is in very good condition. Each hole is a challenge but it is fair for all skill levels.
I was put into a 3-some with local knowledge which helped tremendously, but most golfers can have a good time with proper course management. Can't wait to go back!

Liked the course and the views. Ball marks on greens only blemish on a well maintained course.

This course is a great challenge with possibility to score. Also excellent facility for practice before your game.