McDowell Mountain GC: #18
View of the 18th hole from McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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4.0
1053 Reviews (1053)
5 Stars
374
4 Stars
445
3 Stars
136
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
39
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
81.6%
Recommend this course
877 out of 1053 reviews
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4.5
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.1
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.5%
Recommend this course
49 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a well-designed layout create a challenging yet fair experience that keeps golfers returning. The practice facility is top-notch, and the course delivers strong conditions and solid value for money.

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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Reviews

4.0
1053 Reviews (1053)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 61
Patio Dining 55
19th Hole Scenic Views 35
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 81
Undulating Greens 55
Elevation Changes 46
This course/club is great for:
Locals 70
Advanced Golfers 62
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 54
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 81
Worth the Drive 45
In the 'Burbs 42

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Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable experience for our guests and members is our top priority. I there is anything additional that you would like to share please reach out to me directly by phone or at the club to that we may try to rectify the issue. We look forward to you next visit to the club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for any disappointment that you may have experienced during your visit. Providing a memorable experience for our guests and members is our top priority. I there is anything additional that you would like to share please reach out to me directly by phone or at the club to that we may try to rectify the issue.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable golf experience for our guests is what we strive for at the club. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

McDowell Mountain golf

Great course. Greens, tees and fairways in good shape. Staff very friendly. Would play there again. Only problem was price. $244 is very high considering my resident playing partner paid $30.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course!

Course was in excellent shape and pace of play was great. Never had to wait to hit a shot and no one pushing us from behind. My go to course in Scottsdale.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/11/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable golf experience for our guests is what we strive for at the club. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/11/2024

Thank you for your review of McDowell Mountain Golf Course. Providing a memorable golf and dining experiences for our guests is our focus. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for your review of McDowell Mountain Golf Course. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old Mac

Excellent course. Well maintained. Getting expensive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable experience for our guests and members is our top priority as we continue to elevate the experience. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great

Awesome course staff was amazing especially Tito. Who really went overboard to make it a great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/17/2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am glad to know our team made your experience great! We look forward to your next visit to the club!

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Commented on 02/17/2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience outstanding and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the club!

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Commented on 02/09/2024

Thank you for posting your positive review and experience at McDowell Mountain Golf Course. Our team is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course that’s needs some TLC

Has a great golf trip with friends, played a round here. Staff and facilities are good, pace of play was good as well.. most of the course was in good shape. Some of the green felt like needed some restoration and some sand traps were muddly (with puddle of water). Overall it was a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/09/2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience and glad you had a great visit to McDowell. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/23/2024

Thanks for taking the time to comment. We are glad you enjoyed your experience at the club and look forward to you next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Public Course

I am a fairly good golfer, 4 handicap, and have played many courses. I was looking to play something in Scottsdale while there for the Barrett Jackson auction. I was nervous about McDowell as I have never played there. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The course was in good condition...not country club quality, but good condition considering it was a public coures. Typical public course issues, not enough ball marks or divots in the fairway fixed by inexperienced golfers. Howerver, the greens were challenging as was the course layout. Maybe a little pricey for public course, but everything in that area is a lot. I would recommend this to friends.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/09/2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon and please reach out to us if you need anything!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Arizona Golf

Jimmy in the pro shop was one of friendliest people I’ve met. The starter was helpful. Ranger on the course awesome. Top notch

Thanks for sharing your course with me

Steve Rogers

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/09/2024

Thank you for posting your positive review. Our team here at McDowell Mountain Golf Club is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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