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 |
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Black | 71 | 7072 yards | 73.3 | 137 |
Gold | 71 | 6407 yards | 70.2 | 131 |
White (W) | 71 | 5724 yards | 71.6 | 129 |
White | 71 | 5724 yards | 67.0 | 118 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4880 yards | 68.1 | 109 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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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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Reviewer Photos
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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
Fun with the boys
Great course, greens challenging, great condition. Very friendly staff while pushing for speed around the course
Fun course
Great course, and it was enjoyable as a visitor to Arizona.
Great shape after reseeding
Only regret is it was cart path only. Need to update website during this time.
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.
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.
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.
Divot problem
There was divots on almost every green. Probably the punk kids playing in front of us.
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.
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.
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!
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.

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.
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..

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.
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.

Alullo2,
Thank you for the feedback and 5 star review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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.

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.
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.

plunger5nine5,
Thank you for the review and feedback, we look forward to taking those 4 stars to 5 on your next visit!
Scottsdale North Swing Package

Gregory9739136,
Thank you for the review and feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon!