10601 N 56th St. , Scottsdale, Arizona 85254, US
(480) 948-6100
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About Orange Tree Resort

Scottsdale's Orange Tree Resort provides condominium-style accommodations geared for families and groups. It is also home to its own 18-hole parkland golf course, Orange Tree Golf Club. The resort features 160 large suites with patios or terraces and barbecue pits, multiple pools and hot tubs, badminton courts, horseshoe pits and a community center. There are an onsite activities programs for families and kids.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres128
Year Opened1957
Number of Units100-300

Amenities & Services

Room TypesSuite, Villas/Casitas
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Orange Tree Resort

Reviews

3.5
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Condition doesn’t match Price

Course has a nice layout but $100 a round for playing basically on sand greens let’s get real! Should be ashamed! Greens were terrible on the front nine not sure what happened there. The back nine was better but still in rough shape. I understand it’s overseed season, but the greens were bad. Greens that bad, golfers should be warned about or charge less.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Early in season

The course is just filling in after the typical fall punching and prep so too early for a solid review. Played for $25 so good deal. A drink and appetizer on the patio was very nice, but cost more than the golf. Staff was pleasant and course layout good. Would be a nice course to walk on a cooler day.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Scabby greens

About half of the greens looked dead, 3 of them looked like the photo attached. Nice staff and all, but a few unacceptable greens make this a course I will not go back to

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad overseed!

Super disappointed in course conditions after overseed. Several greens were suffering from poor overseed, scalped with little rye grass coming up. Wet conditions from watering made most shots having mud on the ball, cart path only made for a long round. Won’t be going back till maybe late November. Hopefully the condition improves by then.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Orange juice

Coming off of summer greens. Course looks great. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First overseeding round of the season.

The fairways were fine but the greens were not quite ready for play in my opinion. A number of them were covered in grass seed, which had not germinated.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff were excellent, the course, anything but. Disappointed.

Ive heard good things about Orange Tree and was hoping to experience the beautiful course I’ve been told about. Sadly, that wasn’t my experience. The staff in the pro shop and the starter were fantastic but the conditions were not. I understand the transition from the summer Bermuda to a perennial rye in the winter is necessary to maintain that beautiful green grass and golfing experience. Unfortunately the greens are a mess still. Elsewhere on the course isn’t as big a deal but the greens were just not good. One comment during the round was, “I’ve never putted through a bunker before.” Definitely not worth the in season rates for a round. At least not right now. Hopefully the grass pops soon and the conditions improve. Wish it would have been nice for my round. 😟

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Orange Tree - Overpriced

For the money I spent I this course was in poor condition. About half the greens are not ready for play due to either poor grass or disease. . I have played this course Over the last 20 years and this was the worst Condition I have played it in.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

conditioning was not good

The good: The people running the shop to the starter were great, friendly and helpful

The price was actually shocking but as you will see its priced what it was worth.

The pace of play was great

The bad: Its a muni course enjoyed by people who don't care how the course looks. They like the $33.00 fee. It was shocking how bad the condition was. Dry, hard as if no water has been put on it for awhile. Fairways had very little grass and two greens I just walked off without putting as they were chewed up quite bad as if an animal got to them. It was rock hard so tough to take a divot an no ball marks on the greens.

Having said this I will give them the benefit that we have had a very hot, dry summer and it was at the time of moving from summer to fall/winter grasses. Its been tough everywhere to be honest

I hate leaving these reviews but I have played golf all over the world for over 50 years and would rather leave a great review.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/09/2024

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for your recent visit and for your candid feedback about our course.

We were delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful, and that you were satisfied with the pace of play. It’s always a pleasure to receive positive comments about our team.

However, it's unfortunate to hear about the issues you faced with the course conditions. We understand that the course condition was not as you anticipated and we would like to clarify the circumstances surrounding your experience. A few days following your visit, our course was scheduled for overseeding. This process involves browning out the grass for about a week prior to the actual shutdown, I'm afraid that's what you experienced.

Due to this procedure, water supply was indeed halted approximately 2-3 days before your round. Combined with a chemical treatment, these conditions were meant to induce the Bermuda grass into dormancy. Unfortunately, this led to the dry and harsh conditions you experienced during your gameplay.

We always strive for excellence in maintaining our courses, but sometimes the timing of crucial lawn-care procedures may lead to less than ideal situations. We deeply regret any inconvenience and hope that this experience does not dissuade you from your future visits.

Once again, thank you for your honest feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back soon to enjoy our course at its peak.

Sincerely,

Darren Bradley

Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens need some TLC

I read a few reviews that said the course was in amazing condition and that everyone would enjoy their round. Well I'm sorry but Orang Tree Golf Resort's Greens are struggling. I get that its the summer and that we are in summer conditions but 2 reviews saying that they had a good experience must have not putted out on the greens. The course however is great, not much to complain about there. The staff was very friendly, and I was able to walk up and tee off ahead of schedule. I opted to join a twosome so we could just play some golf. We saw the cart girl 2x per 9 which I feel should be a standard. For the price I paid there are a few other options nearby that I will go to before I come back to OTGR.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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