McDowell Mountain GC: #18
View of the 18th hole from McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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3.9
1030 Reviews (1030)
5 Stars
360
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
79.1%
Recommend this course
855 out of 1030 reviews
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3.7
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 37 reviews
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3.9
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.2%
Recommend this course
61 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 71
Length 7072 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.3

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
1030 Reviews (1030)
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun with the boys

Great course, greens challenging, great condition. Very friendly staff while pushing for speed around the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Great course, and it was enjoyable as a visitor to Arizona.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape after reseeding

Only regret is it was cart path only. Need to update website during this time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hit it straight

If you hit it straight off the tee, you can score. Fairways and greens in nice shape, the over seed slows down the greens but they roll true. The price was nice and the servers on course were plentiful. Nice value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in great shape, but CPO from overseeding

Course was in great shape. Rough was long as they’ve been letting the new grass grow out. It was cart path only, and there were two groups in front of us that were terribly slow. Round was 4:45. No ranger to police pace on the back 9.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Mountain top

This is a fantastic course giving every type of golfer an opportunity to challenge themselves as much as they want. Course layout is fantastic with great visual treats all around. You can play strategic golf or take as much risk for reward on holes as you dare.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Divot problem

There was divots on almost every green. Probably the punk kids playing in front of us.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course Condition

They are getting ready to overseed but the fairways are in terrible shape beyond what overseeding would require. They clearly haven't watered the grass in weeks because there were a ton of large dirt only areas throughout. The greens were OK. Not worth the money at all - and it's a course I generally like although they have had condition challenges for a while.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good experience

Course was enjoyable and in good shape considering the brutal heat this summer. Greens and tee boxes are in good shape, with some bare spots on periphery of fairways. Staff was helpful. Will definitely do again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good mix of length and precision

I've been. out ro AZ several times on vacation a d always put McDowell Mtn on the list. Great layout and conditions (considering the brutal Summer). Greens rolled true and there was plenty to think about when deciding on your next shot. Staff was friendly a d I had a terrific local beer with my lunch after my round..

Great job by the team at McDowell Mountain, thanks for a great day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/15/2023

Gregory9739136,

Thank you for the review and feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pass

Really would not recommend this course. Maybe in a month or two. The greens were in very good shape, but that's about it. So many dead spots on the fairways. Areas that were just dirt, as well as very "patchy". For the money, not worth it. Oh, forgot to mention that the bunker(s) were absolutely terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Pass - thank you for your review and feedback. This Arizona summer has proven to be challenging. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bunkers as well. We do hope you will join us again in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not great value

Course is overpriced right now (summer) especially for the condition it’s in. Lots of poor conditioned fairways and tee boxes. Better value in summer other places, hope to see the course make a comeback on its condition..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/29/2023

apfister11,

Thank you for the review and feedback. We continue to work diligently to provide a great experience and apologize for any missed expectations. We hope you will choose to join us again in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course in good condition. Complementary range balls is a plus too. Good views and a good pace of play for the weekend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2023

Alullo2,

Thank you for the feedback and 5 star review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Terrible Course Condition

I get that it is summer in Arizona, but the condition of the course shows that the ownership is not re-investing any money into maintenance or improvements. Hopefully the same management team is not running Grayhawk as they will destroy another fine venue in North Scottsdale.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/18/2023

Hello EJPOO7,

Thank you for your feedback and review. Our apologies for the missed expectations. Summers are certainly difficult and we are continually working to maintain the course. We hope you will choose to join us again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Day for Golfing

The only complaint I have was the greens still showed the waffle effect from punching. This is an issue that we in Arizona have to put up with. The fairways were good, as where the tee boxes. The pace of play was excellent, because we were first out after playing through a 3-some on the number 3 hole. The 19th hole was good, although they did not sell pitchers of beer--a 16 ox was $8. Over all, it was a good day for gol.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/05/2023

plunger5nine5,

Thank you for the review and feedback, we look forward to taking those 4 stars to 5 on your next visit!

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