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Orange Tree Resort
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
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Scottsdale, ArizonaResort
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by adamkester on 07/20/2026
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Photo submitted by u00000242723 on 05/25/2025
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Photo submitted by u00000242723 on 05/25/2025
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Photo submitted by kainkitt on 11/09/2024
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Photo submitted by jc5696 on 10/21/2024
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9th tee box Photo submitted by uscbigdawg on 08/22/2024
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Photo submitted by erikhopkins on 07/01/2024
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Photo submitted by axiummorgan on 06/30/2024
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Photo submitted by u000001419045 on 06/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001419045 on 06/23/2023
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Bunker work in progress Photo submitted by tarifachris on 06/19/2023
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Photo submitted by scbruin on 06/04/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001156910 on 11/21/2022
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Photo submitted by carlos1976golf on 04/23/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161461400 on 06/27/2021
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18th hole Photo submitted by markot on 03/30/2020
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Photo submitted by mustradib on 01/19/2015
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nice view Photo submitted by katbok on 06/25/2013
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coyote on the course Photo submitted by katbok on 06/25/2013
Reviews
In good condition
Have had a few really bad experiences here in the past. Between staff bringing us 45 minutes before sunset so they could watch a baseball game, to getting hit into 3 times in one round. This was a really pleasant round, great pace of play, course was really nice for the heat we’ve had. The only issue was sand on a lot of the green. This made putting a little unpredictable, since sometimes you roll through grass and sand, sometimes a little of both. But I’m sure this is also because of the heat, and to get ready for the season. Great value still, the fairways are really nice. Did get hit into on the tee box from the group behind us who was on hole 4. They made up for it by acing hole 7 behind us
Pace of play
There were several groups that had no business being in a golf course. Yes, everyone has to learn someplace, but not during prime time on a Sunday. No rangers to be found to advise newbies to let people play through.
Avoid
“Pace of play” is not a thing here. On pace to play almost a 6 hour round which is ridiculous. Will not ever be coming back here, course is half decent but so terribly mismanaged to the point where it ruins this course. They need to figure out how to keep groups moving.
Off season
Overall, the course was fun to play. It was definitely the off-season, and the greens were very sandy. On about half of the holes, the cups were damaged, which caused a lot of lip outs. But overall, it was a solid value for money.
Poor shape Poor maintenence staff
Tee boxes were in bad shape. Some uneven. Fairways ok but patches of missing grass. Greens are horrible.
Maintenance staff were plentiful. Quite a few driving to other areas disrupting pace of play. Others just sitting in vehicles under trees. I could not play the 12th or 16th because Maintenance staff were on the green blowing or mowing and would not move even though they knew golfers were waiting. I do not recommend nor will I ever play there again.
Don’t believe the haters
The course is in phenomenal shape, given the clear lack of rain that it has received. Fairy grass is excellent, and the dry spots are in the drip line of the trees showing that they have not received any rain. The greens are a little fluffy, but they should be because if you cut them to true conditions, the heat would burn the grass and then you’ve got a bigger problem. Overall, I think the club (buildings, snack shop, carts, etc) would benefit from a thorough cleaning/brightening. I think given its location, it would be an excellent opportunity for a fun/energetic location similar to how Dobson Ranch has made it a destination course/place to hang out. Female staff outfits/uniforms could use some improvement as well.
Thank you for the amazing review. WE have come along way in house the course and property look. We still have along way to go. We hope to see you back out here soon to continue to enjoy our little hidden gem in the valley. Darren Bradley DOG
Hi Rich,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for leaving us such a fantastic review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the course and had a positive experience with our staff.
Your support means a lot to us, and it’s always motivating to know our efforts are appreciated. We can’t wait to welcome you back out here at Orange Tree soon!
Best regards,
Darren Bradley
DOG
Orange Tree golf review
Orange Tree was in decent shape. Greens were rough though.
It had rained a lot overnight, so there was a lot of pooled water on the fairways making it cart path only.
Pace of play was good. Ranger made his rounds a few times during play as did the cart girl.
Thank you for your feedback! We were happy to receive the rain; it’s been a while since we had a significant amount this summer. Unfortunately, that does lead to cart path only the next day. I appreciate your understanding of the challenges that can cause. We do our best to maintain a reasonable pace, especially after heavy rain and with the cart path only situation. Looking forward to seeing you again!
Course is in horrendous condition
For charging $60 in the summer, I cannot believe how bad the course conditions were. Tee times are only 8 minutes apart (5 hour round), greens were half carpet, half dead with mower streaks, probably 1/4 of the fairway you will find dead spots everywhere, and tee boxes looked like the crown of football helmets. I grew up playing this course, and is really sad to see the current condition of this course. I HIGHLY recommend playing elsewhere, as there are so many other amazing options in PHX for this price.
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm sorry to hear you were not satisfied with the rate and course conditions. We've received a lot of positive feedback from players who played before our shutdown and now, but I completely understand your concerns.
We strive to keep the course in the best shape possible during the summer. If you’d like to discuss the course conditions further, please feel free to email me at dbradley@orangetreegolfcourse.com. Regarding our rates, I believe we are competitive compared to other courses in the area offering similar value.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Bad condition
The course is in the worst shape I have ever seen it in 10yrs. Fairways are dirt in a lot of places and the greens were like a roller coaster,they also had dirt patches and dead sod on edges where they replaced 5 yrs ago after they rolled the greens for a tournament and the next day greens burnt. That was 5yrs ago and it has continued to get worse. We won't play ever again. Not worth the money,all the beginner golfer were playing to and had balls flying everywhere, taking 3 shots off the tee. Do not believe the course rating by them.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at our course did not meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about the condition of the fairways and greens, and we're working diligently to address these issues.
We’ve recently been facing some challenges with the course, but rest assured, our team is actively working on a restoration plan to improve playing conditions across the course. We recently shut down for two weeks to encourage the growth of the course and will begin overseed on September 25th!
We apologize for the negative impact this had on your visit, and we appreciate your loyalty over the past 5 years. Your feedback helps us make the necessary improvements, and we hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Please reach out to us directly if you'd like to discuss your experience further.
No grass dead geese
I have never played a golf course like this. I feel like this was what people dealt with on the Oregon trail. Dirt with high grass patches. Literal dead animals on the fairway. And children walking on the cart paths riding dirt bikes on the green and bunkers and group of homeless fishing the lake (pond) absolute dumpster fire of a course and that boils down to management. Dude in the pro shop looked his wife just asked for a divorce. Stay away from this sheet course
Greg,
I do want to apologize that your round was not up to the standards that you have set for us. While we do have a few spots on the course that are still recovering from our summer aerification, we believe that this course is in good summer conditions. As to the other items you mentioned on the course, during the week when play is slower than normal we do not have a course ranger to assist with any incidents that do arise. We always hope our golfers on the course can be an extra pair of eyes for us and notify us of anything that is out of the ordinary. If you would like to discuss more about the course conditions and get a little more explanation, please feel free to reach out to me and I would be more than happy to discuss.
Darren Bradley
DOG
Dbradley@orangetreegolfcourse.com
Dear Golfer,
Thank you for your honest feedback regarding your experiences at our course. I'm terribly sorry to hear about the unpleasant incidents you've encountered in the past. Please know that we're committed to offering an enjoyable golfing experience to all our guests and any instances contrary to this standard are deeply concerning to us. The revelation about our staff's behavior is disappointing. I assure you this isn't the culture we condone or represent. We are now taking significant steps to enhance our staff's service mindset, and we assure you that such incidents won't repeat in the future.
I appreciate your understanding about the sand on the greens. Yes, it is due to the overwhelming heat we've been experiencing and also part of our maintenance process to prepare for the season. Regarding the incident on the tee box, I apologize for the discomfort it caused you. Close proximity of the 5th tee and 4th green can indeed sometimes cause such unintended situations despite the best precautions.
Once again, I want to express our gratitude for your feedback. It's patrons like you who drive us to continuously improve and offer the best possible golf experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for an enhanced and enjoyable experience at our course.
Thank you,
Darren Bradley,
Director of Golf,
Orange Tree Golf Club.