Resorts at McCormick Ranch Scottsdale

The Pines front 9 was in great shape due to the recent renovation. The Palms back 9 has yet to be renovated and it’s clear to see why it’s needed.

Once the 2 full 18 holes tracks are complete, I’m sure they’ll both be nice courses to play.

Greens were half dead and the tee boxes didn’t even have tee markers so you just had to guess where to tee off from

Palms front nine is an embarrassment to McCormick Ranch. Bunkers were filled with water that had been rotting for weeks. Puddles everywhere that smelled like bad fish. Cart paths cracked and you had to dodge mud filled holes. Greens were ok.

Front nine of Pines was in much better shape

I made a reservation for what I thought was the Palm 18. While I was surprised on my arrival that I would be playing the front 9 of both the Pine & Palm courses (back 9s were closed), I was very impressed at the good condition the course was in. The starter was very accommodating, and I was able to get around as a single at a very fast pace on a very hot day. I enjoyed the round.

It’s just a basic neighborhood muni with no character. Greens were punched 6 weeks ago and still haven’t recovered. Many places on the course were bare and some had huge drill and fill holes. The lakes smelled of rotting dead fish, we saw probably 20 dead fish floating in the “lakes”. It’s just not well taken care of and doesn’t warrant a $100 price tag. Should have spent a little more to play McDowell mountain.

My husband and I try to play most Sundays during the winter and love it!! The staff is courteous, checking in is always easy, the pace moves along fine, the range is great and the course is challenging enough. Wildlife is beautiful! We love getting a glimpse of the bald eagles. And the views of the McDowell's and Camelback cannot be beat. Look forward to playing when we return in October!

They have 2 course and 9 of each were closed for overseed /maintenance not sure.

The back 9 of palm was in terrible shape, greens were black and hard to find grass.

All

The bunkers were either full

Of water or hard . It was

Swampy on a lot of the fairways even tho this was before we had rain.

The front 9 of pine was a lot better but overall for $110 in summer it was robbery. The course is basic enough so nothing to warrant the price.

McCormick Ranch is a regular "go too" course for us on the weekend. It is beautiful, great location, staff is courteous, golf pace is reasonably good, and it is challenging enough. We understand the course is being worked on and the goal is to renovate both the back of the Palm and Pine courses. It will always be at the top of our list.

I thought it was a little too pricey for what you get. Other than that it was a great course to play. Some of the greens were a bit rough. Was able to go out as a single and there was nobody in my way anywhere. Almost had the course to myself.

Pine front 9 was nice. Fun layout and good condition. Palm back 9 was in bad shape. Very dry, water in bunkers and greens in bad shape. Night and day conditions between the two 9’s. Would have rather played the Pine front again.

So, The Pine course at McCormick Ran h is actually the front nine of Pine, and the back nine of Palm they are doing some major renovations to the courses. By doing this, they have created a decent 18 holes. The course is still in shaky shape. The greens are SO slow it was hard to adjust to the speed. The Palm nine was in very rough condition, especially the greens. So may bare patches. I had my first hole in one on the Palm course and I truly believe they will get the course back in wonderful condition by the fall. I’d wait to play, but then you’ll also be subject to higher fees. Tough choice.

Have always loved this course! Great locale, nice staff, good driving range and challenging. They have been renovating the course and so are in a state of temporary upheaval. Nonetheless, we enjoy this course and they are accomodating by being flexible how you get 18 holes in. They can let us play front 9 of Pine and then back 9 of the Palm. Great spot for golf anytime!!

Had a great round yesterday. The course was in great shape, and the round was smooth from the range to the 18th. Went out with my daughter and there was plenty of challenge for both of us from the different tees.

Fun course, great scenery and the price was right. Looking forward to coming back.