Resorts at McCormick Ranch Scottsdale

I like both the Palms and the Pines courses, but neither was in decent shape for the money. Very disappointing. I realize it's prime season, but it's not worth $150 per person. It's a $75 course at best. Lots of washed out dirt areas on and around the fairways, the greens weren't receptive to high lofted shots, the bunkers were rock hard dirt and the pace of play was slow. I generally don't like putting negative reviews online, but someone needs to take this feedback and make some reasonable improvements if they're going to charge a premium rate. Be aware and take care. Thanks!!

Many people I spoke with who were playing here, complained about the exorbitant green fees for a course that is in embarrassing condition. The bathrooms, the cart paths, some of the greens, the overall neglect, the bunkers (atrocious). The lack of concern from the management is also reflected in the atrocious behavior of the patrons, two of whom I saw drive their cart into a bunker. Not that it mattered because the bunkers are like concrete so who cares? Nobody apparently.

It's 3 stars for a reason. It started with the range. This was poorly maintained. Lots of chewed up spots and very little actual grass.

We played the back nine of both courses. These are in horrible shape. Standing water in many traps and on the course. Many fairways were very bad shape and the greens were as well. Maybe shutter this for a year to get it in playing condition.

However, upon arrival we were told we were starting on the back 9 of the Palms course, then we were to play the back 9 of the Pines course. At the turn we were asked to play the front 9 of the Pines course. $101 to play only half the course we booked a tee-time for.

$100+ to wait on every shot. The course claims a 4-hour round, but they don't manage slow play.

Nice layout.

Sand traps are awful. Very little sand, traps are like concrete

We had an early morning T Time and the course was very wet from irrigation. They are apparently working on the course and we were told to play The 2 back 9’s (Palm and Pine). The sand traps were hard and had lots of standing water as did several fairways.

The staff was friendly and accommodating. The starters and rangers are retired guys looking for free golf and really did not do much to maintain the pace of play. I fould the greens to be fairly quick. The holes are fairly close to each other so stay alert. I just missed getting hit without warning.

Due to the volume of play, the conditions reflected it. I did book through GolfNow which made it a good bang for the buck.

We played the back nine - Palm and then Pine.

Fortunately, the Pine was fairly enjoyable and playable.

However, the Pine was horrible. Every aspect- tee box, fairway, cart paths and greens were in terrible shape.

The staff was tremendous and listened to our feedback.

Not impressed with the conditions of the course for what they charge. We had a very slow 4 some holding us up most of the round.

The cart paths were rough, very little grass to speak of if you are off the fairway. Traps were mostly hard pan with little sand to play a soft bunker shot. I have played 8 different courses over the past few weeks and this was not in good shape compared to some of the others.

Here is the good:

All but 2 greens were great

Tee boxes in good shape

Fairways were fair.

Starter was a great person.

3 people I was paired with -excellent.

Now for the Ugly:

Bunker sand was non-existent. 1 to of 10

2 greens were not puttable. 0 out of 10

Cart girl made us walk to her- she was horrible. 0 out of 10.

Cart paths need significant repair. 4 out of 10.

They need to put some serious dollars into the bunkers and repairing the cart paths.

Can't think of many courses with more water coming into play. Greens were perfect, but don't seem to break as much as you might think!