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3.9
1034 Reviews (1034)
5 Stars
362
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
59
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
78.1%
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859 out of 1034 reviews
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3.7
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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3.9
53 Reviews (53)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.4%
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41 out of 53 reviews
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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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3.9
1034 Reviews (1034)
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Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great coarse

Great coarse and a great price on golf now. I will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

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Probably the only course @ $100. + where you have to buy range balls.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout but needs work

Traps in bad shape, nice practice area, greens very hard and fast

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
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

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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

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!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

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

Greens were in great shape

I would play this course again,good value if you can get on for around $75

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Quality condition, boring course

Mcdowell was in good condition but the layout wasn't really interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

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!

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

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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