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3.6
1614 Reviews (1614)
5 Stars
355
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
176
1 Stars
91
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
65.5%
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3.4
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
58.4%
Recommend this course
45 out of 77 reviews
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3.4
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
22
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
59.6%
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81 out of 136 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7044 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.7

McCormick Ranch Golf Club features two lush manicured year-round courses amid the lovely views of Scottsdale. Both the Palm and Pine golf courses' championship tees lay to over 7,000 yards, and there are also the options of men's, seniors' and ladies' tee sets to allow everyone a crack at the tests offered by these golf courses.

Golf Illustrated selected the ninth hole of the Palm Course at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club to be "One of the USA's Top 18 Water Holes." It's just one of 10 water holes on the golf course, which, as you might imagine, also features lots of big palms. In all, the golf course plays to over yards from the blue tees, including four par-5 holes that measure over 500 yards.

A round of golf on the Palm Course at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club kicks off on the par-4 first hole, which plays close to 400 yards from the blue tee and requires a drive right-center to ensure a short-iron second shot.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Desmond Muirhead

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies No
Golf School Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Reviews

3.6
1614 Reviews (1614)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
19th Hole Scenic Views 27
Patio Dining 27
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 132
Bunkers 104
Undulating Greens 63
This course/club is great for:
Locals 86
Playing Multiple Courses 65
Advanced Golfers 64
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 139
Near Local Attractions 38
Worth the Drive 29

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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

VERY DISAPPOINTED

Though should be in prime condition in March, grass growth very poor throughout course. On course signage poor. Practice green dead spots. Driving range mats are good but can't use tees in mats very effectively. Should supply tees as they travel out on to forward tee area and can't get yours back with out dodging other players hitting.
Low areas very wet and poor grass growth. Place has been neglected; cart paths/buildings/course. Went in on a Sat at 3:15PM for meal and kitchen closes at 3PM on a Sat????? Way to expensive for value .....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointment

Perhaps my expectations of golf courses in Scottsdale AZ are too high.

I was thinking that I was going to be playing a well manicured course, with beautiful fairways, fluffy sand bunkers and smooth rolling greens.

What I got was a course that volume of rounds and profits outweigh the love of golf

Way too many rounds of golf course with no rules.

Golfers were inconsiderate... slow play, not raking bunkers, not repairing divots and a course maintenance team that doesn't believe in reinvesting time nor money in upkeep.

Needless to say.... I'll NOT be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

the course was overpriced for the condition of the course

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Definitely not worth the money (approx $150)

Very disappointed in condition of course for what I paid to play. Very thin or no grass everywhere except right around green where it was then too wet often with puddles. Sand traps were way below acceptable with
Hard packed sand not turned over for who knows how long. Greens were acceptable and rolled true. I have played city courses for half the price that were better than MR since I have been down here. Not going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall, not bad

Staff were friendly and efficient. Pace of play wasn’t an issue. The front is in good condition but the back, not so much. Range fills up quickly so you might be out of luck if you want to warm up before your round. Price is what it is for winter golf in Scottsdale.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Enjoyed my 2nd round here, playing both the Palm and pine. Course was a little more lush, fairways and greens on the pine, lots less water. Palm was more challenging, played both from tips. Green break more than anticipated. A few green with lots of slope make for almost unfair pin placements. Cart guys are nice, club house guys don’t seem to want to be there. Great practice facilities; range, two chipping greens and putting green. Not enough sand in bunkers however, so even with a good shot, club bounces into the ball, so that was frustrating. Overall I enjoyed both courses, would play pine again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

WET

Started after 1.5 hr rain delay which cleared the course. Course policy NO rain checks. Managed 13 holes before darkness.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Horrible Course Conditions

I NEVER leave negative reviews but I felt compelled to leave a negative review on this course. I played the Palm course and I will never go back. This course could be nice if they put some money in maintaining it. The grass is awful, the cart paths are old and rough. The only positive was the greens, they were pretty nice. I would NOT recommend this course to anyone with these conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Like lay out of course but value for money paid compared to other courses in area are better.

Staff did not seem like they cared to be there or be working. Horrible attitudes and horrible customer service with exception of one beer cart server. Asked about girlfriend riding and scoffed and charged obsorbinant amount for a 3rd cart…. $50 + tax after already paying over $150 for a round with cart!?!?!?… do it recommend… cave creek have better greens and more friendly staff for over 1/2 the cost less.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fabulous Track in the Sun

My first time at McCormick Ranch, won't be my last time. From the friendly check in, huge pitching, chipping, bunker and massive green to warm up on, to a fun and challenging track for this high handicapper, it had everything I want in a golf course.

Loved the mini gps in each cart too, super easy to use (until I sliced on to another fairway, but that was an ESO - equipment smarter than operator). Ha.

loved the fairways. Bunkers were fair and abundant. Greens rolled true, although with the grain and against was quite distinctly different. Made for several one putts and several three putts.

Overall super enjoyable.

Only downside, we booked a late in the day tee time, so didn't get all 18 holes in (got 15). as we caught up to traffic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

Great time with my out of town buddies...course great no waiting...4.25 hours

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun in the sun

I enjoy playing either Palm or Pine. Great location with great views. I’ll be back (as Arnold says)

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palm Course

Course was in very good condition. Pace of play excellent....our foursome played in under 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace was good, the rest…meh🤷‍♂️

I have played numerous courses in the Phoenix area. Gainey Ranch, Seville, to name a few. My assessment of first time playing McCormick- Palm was pleasant but nothing special. Conditions were not bad, but not exceptional for prime season and $169/each. The slope on the greens, given the day's pin positions were almost comical. The greens rolled well, but with such pace and position I was waiting for a windmill and the clown's mouth to appear. Fairways were nicely overseeded, but surprisingly there was standing water in some areas and in several minimally groomed sand traps. I know there was significant rain a few weeks earlier, but you don’t expect standing water in the desert.
This isn’t a complaint, more of an observation for others but the front 9 and back 9 felt like completely different courses. Layouts were much different going from sequentially laid out holes on the front to old school, squeeze. 9 holes onto the smallest possible acreage on the back. The back 9 also included areas of pea gravel landscape beds that were in play. These were not present (or at least unnoticeable) on the front 9.
I would certainly consider playing the course again sometime, or trying the Pine course, but given the numerous options in the area, I wouldn’t want to play at that price point without more of a premium experience.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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