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

3.6 out of 5 stars
2575 Reviews (2575)
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Close to the house

I scheduled this tee time because it was close to the house and my friend was in town. The course was very patchy. Grass in some places on the fairways, but a lot of patches with no grass. The greens were the slowest greens I’ve ever putted on. It’s kind of a goat ranch right now.

Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Dump

I have played this course for 18 years off and on and I will not return again during the summer time. This course was a dump. Very little grass and greens were SO SANDY.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bare spots and punched greens

I can understand the punched greens, it's that time of year but many bare spots in the fairways and trees need trimming throughout the course. The $60 fee I paid for playing early should be dropped $10-15 given the shape of the course. The heavy set young man working the desk in the golf shop was not very friendly but the young man cleaning the clubs was nice

Cart girl Nicole is hot.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Course needs work

Have played Orange Tree a bunch. First time since last year. Was soooo disappointed. Fairways, Greens, Sandraps all in really rough shape. Greens were punched and fairways only splotchy with grass. The saving grace for the round was that it was very fast. My partner and I made it around in 3 hours. Not going back for another year. Hopefully, they will get the course back in shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Played

Greens and Traps!

The course should warn guests that the greens have been plugged and sanded. Worse than temp greens!

There were signs that traps were being worked on. That's ok.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course is a mess

Aerated tee boxes, fairways and greens impacts this review. Heavily sanded and punched greens made accurate putting nearly impossible. A lot of fairways are loaded with grassless areas. Not a pleasant round. Support staff, however, was outstanding. Just wish Orange Tree would advise of course conditions before allowing an online booking. Disappointed.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Terrible conditions right now.

Do not play here right now. The worst conditions of any golf course I’ve seen in the valley so far. Fairways were mud, greens were basically a sand trap. Go somewhere else for 30$.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

GN needs to inform Us

After waiting to play golf here, a place I enjoy.. I was not happy! It was like a skeleton crew also found out after checking in that I would have to play back 9 twice since they were aerating the front…no starter, the snack shack was closed the grounds crew were everywhere and the sprinklers were watering beyound their holes and soaking the sand on others. We had to time the sprinklers just to get to next hole!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for your note. Our apologies you were not happy with our course on this particular day. It is that time of year where maintenance takes priority of all golf courses in AZ. We did advertise our intent to aerate on our FB page, on Instagram, on our website and signs we had posted on property. We offered special pricing for the inconvenience for the aeration as well. We look forward to your next visit as you will see a huge difference in our greens.

Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

The golf course is in shambles, will not be ready for at least a month. Only the front 9 is open, but there is enough top dressing on the greens for 36 holes. Burnt out almost everywhere, but that is to be expected in July. Do not make the same mistakes we did, it is worse than you think.

Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for your note. We were in the process of aerating our greens, we advertised in our social media outlets, FB, on our website and of course in our golf shop and around our property. We also offered special pricing for any convenience anyone may have encountered. The aeration is complete now and our greens are in excellent shape. Come see us again, we look forward to your visit.

Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Unplayable course. Greens are a disaster.

I’ve played here a few times before and it’s always been fine, but today was legitimately unplayable. I can deal with dirt patches in the fairway and burnt out tee boxes. It’s Arizona summer golf, we can’t expect perfect conditions. But the greens today had not only been punched, but top dressed to the moon and back. This, along with the fact that the back 9 is closed and we’d be playing the front twice, wasn’t disclosed before booking. It was only $30, but I’d rather spend that $30 on a bucket of balls and a few Gatorade’s at the range. Don’t play if you intend on putting. I will say, the staff was very nice. Not their fault the course is open when they need to shut it down for a week or two.

Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 07/10/2023

Good morning: As per most courses this time of year in AZ, we are going through a transition period. It's not pretty for sure, but every course goes through this. It is summertime in AZ, so we must adapt, and be patient for this transition to work this its' process. We thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you again.

Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Garbage conditions

Your better off finding decent grass to hit off of if you put it in someone’s backyard. Fairways had sparse grass. Actual dirt in a lot of spots.

This time of year $40 tops for a morning tee time. But, $70 is nuts. Stay away till conditions are at least decent.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

not in great shape

I was not very impressed with all the dead areas of grass on the fairway. Most of the greens were acceptable but again not in great shape. My expectations were of lush fairways and nice and even greens. I'll be back in the fall to play again. Hope the course is in better shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 07/10/2023

Good morning. Thank you for your comments. It sounds like you have played courses in AZ in the summer time. We than you for your patience. We did aerate our greens, and as you know, it is a process. Our greens are now in great shape. The transition process of Bermuda grass coming in is not a pretty site, but with additional patience, you will notice a significant difference in our course. We thank you again and invite you back in the fall, after overseed and see how well the playing conditions are.

Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Awful Conditions

It was hard to find a decent patch of grass in the fairway. You're often hitting off dirt even after a good shot.

All the tee boxes are scorched.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 07/01/2023

Thank you for your note. Yes, most golf courses in AZ are fighting this very issue. It's called transition.

We look forward to your next visit when transition is complets.

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