McDowell Mountain Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7118 yards | 73.1 | 133 |
| Black/Gold | 72 | 6746 yards | 71.4 | 131 |
| Gold | 72 | 6489 yards | 70.3 | 128 |
| Gold/White | 72 | 6215 yards | 68.4 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 5879 yards | 66.7 | 115 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5879 yards | 72.2 | 126 |
| White/Red | 72 | 5455 yards | 64.8 | 110 |
| White/Red (W) | 72 | 5455 yards | 69.5 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 5085 yards | 62.7 | 107 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5085 yards | 67.5 | 113 |
| Junior | 72 | 4024 yards | 60.0 | 103 |
| Junior (W) | 72 | 4024 yards | 62.6 | 104 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/133 | 429 | 366 | 225 | 575 | 402 | 394 | 432 | 191 | 542 | 3556 | 440 | 448 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 520 | 339 | 234 | 508 | 3562 | 7118 |
| Black/Gold M: 71.4/131 | 397 | 366 | 196 | 541 | 402 | 394 | 404 | 163 | 542 | 3405 | 422 | 421 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 503 | 339 | 201 | 382 | 3341 | 6746 |
| Gold M: 70.3/128 | 397 | 331 | 196 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 404 | 163 | 524 | 3267 | 422 | 421 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 503 | 310 | 201 | 382 | 3222 | 6489 |
| Gold/White M: 68.4/123 | 368 | 331 | 147 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 360 | 163 | 510 | 3131 | 404 | 390 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 494 | 310 | 156 | 347 | 3084 | 6215 |
| White M: 66.7/115 W: 72.2/126 | 368 | 303 | 147 | 503 | 332 | 271 | 360 | 153 | 510 | 2947 | 404 | 390 | 310 | 466 | 99 | 494 | 266 | 156 | 347 | 2932 | 5879 |
| White/Red M: 64.8/110 W: 69.5/121 | 336 | 303 | 147 | 461 | 332 | 271 | 308 | 153 | 471 | 2782 | 316 | 309 | 310 | 435 | 99 | 455 | 266 | 156 | 327 | 2673 | 5455 |
| Red M: 62.7/107 W: 67.5/113 | 336 | 250 | 109 | 461 | 298 | 240 | 308 | 94 | 471 | 2567 | 316 | 309 | 266 | 435 | 69 | 455 | 239 | 102 | 327 | 2518 | 5085 |
| Junior M: 60.0/103 W: 62.6/104 | 265 | 190 | 71 | 368 | 250 | 156 | 304 | 76 | 350 | 2030 | 307 | 229 | 209 | 363 | 63 | 281 | 138 | 102 | 302 | 1994 | 4024 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Another hay fairway Photo submitted by u314171170019 on 09/24/2025
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The hay fairway Photo submitted by u314171170019 on 09/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Jim3650172 on 03/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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This is the landing zone on a par 4. Brutal “fairway” lie. Photo submitted by dubjac on 09/05/2022
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Photo submitted by dubjac on 08/29/2022
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Photo submitted by WGAgolf on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by ja24martino on 12/09/2021
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Back nine Photo submitted by u314161204123 on 03/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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#5 approach shot. Cool shot with the mountain in the background. Photo submitted by ryantjeerdsma on 09/24/2013
Great coarse
Great coarse and a great price on golf now. I will play it again.
great course, pace of play, staff and weather all helped to enjoy
great; course, pace of play, staff and weather all help for an enjoyable round ! loved the patio too!
Great course with great views
There is not a better course for the money.
I only paid $35 twilight. If you are only going to play one course when your in AZ. this course is the one to play.
Absolutely Beautiful!!!
This course was amazing! Course layout was great, conditions were impeccable and views were breath taking! Great practice facility and friendly staff. Nice clubhouse too with good food!
My husband and I played this course and will definitely go back again next year!
Liked the course and the people.
I found the ability to slide the markers above difficult - they seenmed to go from average to excellent with no ability to go partway??
We found the course challenging but not the most difficult available. The fellas we played with paid less - they were on some sort of SW Card for fequent golfers - so value was good but not Great as i have indicated but better than average.
Course was in good shape and playable
The new clubhouse is beautiful, but they need to work on the service. We went to the bar to grab some drinks 15 minutes before our tee time and had to let a group go in front of us. It wasn't that busy either. I wanted to grab a quick dog at the turn and had to go back to the main bar at the clubhouse. Quicker than the drinks before we teed off, but not as quick as you would like to maintain pace of play. They need a "Quick service" window on the south side of the clubhouse. Course and staff were great, so not a big deal. Just passing along some friendly feedback on the new setup. They will get it worked out.
Average course with BLARING music
The course layout is not very interesting.. Having music BLARING is ridiculous.. They work hard at pushing players to get done in 4 hours.....I liked that the course wants to eliminate slow play, but it was a little over the top... Having country western music over many outside speakers keeps me from ever wanting to go back..... I love golf because of the chance to enjoy nature, not having to listen to CW music of all things.... In total just an average place to play with annoyances that will keep me away from this place
Beautiful Desert course at an excellent price
We played two twilight rounds at McDowell Mountain. The course is in amazing shape, played well and looks beautiful. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Pristine Golf Course....Aesthetically Pleasing
The course is in superb condition with pristine fairways and greens. It plays fair yet challenging. Pace of play was exceptional with no waiting and no one pushing us from behind. The only negative would be that there is no picture of the holes on the score card or at the tee boxes. At the 9th hole, we actually hit to the wrong green because we couldn't figure out where the flag was. We were told that one had to purchase a yardage book at the Pro Shop to see a picture of the holes. We would definitely play here again.
Great Course Conditions
Due to the cold weather, we started the day with a frost delay and enjoyed coffee in the grille room until it was time to warm up. Range was in great shape and practice areas were well maintained. We were the third group of the first so we went to the tee when the second group was teeing off. Some young kid approached us as we were sitting by the back tees (50 yards away from the starter) and told us that "next time, you wait until I come get you to come to the tee. No likes a crowded tee box." No, no one likes harassment. Never been scolded for being on time to the tee. Other than that, the starter, ranger and staff were great. The course was in fantastic shape. The greens were perfect. One of my favorite touches was that they have a lawn area next to the clubhouse with corn hole setup for play. It was great fun while waiting for lunch to arrive. I will certainly play here again.
McDowell Mountain Palm Course
Nice course and good rate for the high season. Enjoyed playing the Palm course in February. Conditions were very good and the staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Food was excellent at the clubhouse too! The course plays well for high handicappers and if you can steer away from the many water hazards you'll shoot well. Lot's of risk reward shots and the fairway layouts were really nice to look at. A shorter course that makes driver not an option. Smart play is rewarded here for sure!
I enjoyed it a lot!
I played it a bit shorter then I would on a return, which might have inflated my ego a bit! I like the layout, the place looks great, and there are some challenges to be had out there. Some fluctuating fairways had me a bit flustered, and I had a couple bunker to bunker holes so I know I can improve next time I am in town, and I will come back. All in all the trouble was my making and the course fair which is what I ask for. Nice views and friendly staff!!
Very enjoyable and condition of fairways and greens excellent. Overall look of the course is great.
The course is very playable with great views and in great condition. Greens and fairways are in excellent condition.
Greens were in great shape
I would play this course again,good value if you can get on for around $75
Quality condition, boring course
Mcdowell was in good condition but the layout wasn't really interesting.
Top notch 1st class track! Great course with excellent views.
Played in late January and this place was in peak condition. I was a single and was paired up with a great local couple. Staff was very polite and professional, took care of everything. Good value, fun layout! Definitely make this part of your trip.
Near perfect
We had a 12:06 tee-time, and a frost delay pushed our start to 12:45. The course was absolutely packed, I was afraid we would have a slow round and we would not finish before dark. However we finished in 4 hours! They have two marshalls working, and they do a great job. The course was in great condition, and interesting holes. Only issue is the scenary - a massive transmission line runs through the track, rather ugly, so keep your head down!
Great views, fairways look tight but prove to have ample room.
Great staff, very fun to play! Greens are in perfect shape and are pretty fast. The marshall kept things moving on a very busy day. Kudos to "Tito"! Great job! Overall condition of course was very very good.
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