McDowell Mountain Golf Club
About
McDowell Mountain Golf Club (formerly known as Sanctuary Golf Course) provides an eco-friendly option in Scottsdale - a pretty setting, too, on the McDowell Mountains' western slope. The golf course was designed by the architect Randy Heckenkemper, who turned what had been the Bureau of Reclamation's storm-water-retention area into a top Scottsdale golf course, with 6,624-yards of par-71 golf laid out over what truly tries to be a sanctuary for the indigenous flora and fauna.
McDowell Mountain Golf Club's signature hole is the 18th, a 516-yard par 5 that allows you finish your round of golf in risk-reward style, with an eagle or birdie practically begging to be attempted - though it might be just as easy to double-bogey. A bunker on the right guards a skinny landing area, while a wicked wash awaits on the left, but, hit that drive right, and you might just make the green in two.
After your round of golf on the golf course, head back to the restaurant, where you can take your breakfast or lunch daily in the dining room or on the patio - and take in vistas of the golf course and Camelback Mountain.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 7072 yards | 73.3 | 137 |
Gold | 71 | 6407 yards | 70.2 | 131 |
White (W) | 71 | 5724 yards | 71.6 | 129 |
White | 71 | 5724 yards | 67.0 | 118 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4880 yards | 68.1 | 109 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.1/133 | 429 | 366 | 225 | 575 | 402 | 394 | 432 | 191 | 542 | 3556 | 440 | 448 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 520 | 339 | 234 | 508 | 3562 | 7118 |
Black/Gold M: 71.4/131 | 397 | 366 | 196 | 541 | 402 | 394 | 404 | 163 | 542 | 3405 | 422 | 421 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 503 | 339 | 201 | 382 | 3341 | 6746 |
Gold M: 70.3/128 | 397 | 331 | 196 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 404 | 163 | 524 | 3267 | 422 | 421 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 503 | 310 | 201 | 382 | 3222 | 6489 |
Gold/White M: 68.4/123 | 368 | 331 | 147 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 360 | 163 | 510 | 3131 | 404 | 390 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 494 | 310 | 156 | 347 | 3084 | 6215 |
White M: 66.7/115 W: 72.2/126 | 368 | 303 | 147 | 503 | 332 | 271 | 360 | 153 | 510 | 2947 | 404 | 390 | 310 | 466 | 99 | 494 | 266 | 156 | 347 | 2932 | 5879 |
White/Red M: 64.8/110 W: 69.5/121 | 336 | 303 | 147 | 461 | 332 | 271 | 308 | 153 | 471 | 2782 | 316 | 309 | 310 | 435 | 99 | 455 | 266 | 156 | 327 | 2673 | 5455 |
Red M: 62.7/107 W: 67.5/113 | 336 | 250 | 109 | 461 | 298 | 240 | 308 | 94 | 471 | 2567 | 316 | 309 | 266 | 435 | 69 | 455 | 239 | 102 | 327 | 2518 | 5085 |
Junior M: 60.0/103 W: 62.6/104 | 265 | 190 | 71 | 368 | 250 | 156 | 304 | 76 | 350 | 2030 | 307 | 229 | 209 | 363 | 63 | 281 | 138 | 102 | 302 | 1994 | 4024 |
Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by Jim3650172 on 03/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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This is the landing zone on a par 4. Brutal “fairway” lie. Photo submitted by dubjac on 09/05/2022
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Photo submitted by dubjac on 08/29/2022
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Photo submitted by WGAgolf on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by ja24martino on 12/09/2021
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Back nine Photo submitted by u314161204123 on 03/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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#5 approach shot. Cool shot with the mountain in the background. Photo submitted by ryantjeerdsma on 09/24/2013
Great Experience
This was my first time playing at this course and my first time playing in AZ. I would definitely go back considering the course conditions and the scenery. The range and practice facilities were also nice. They had a Taylormade demo day which gave me the opportunity to try out some drivers I was interested in, so that was a plus. The starter was very friendly and provided some good course insight. The course was slammed that day and the place of play was very good. We ordered breakfast from the restaurant and it was delicious.
The one knock on this course was the course rangers. On the front nine, I felt the rangers were watching our every move. I hit a ball in the waste area (not far off the fairway) and was looking for it while the other golfers in my 4-some hit their balls. I had not been looking for the ball for very long when I hear the ranger tell me to drop a ball because I wasn't going to find it. Then on the next hole the other cart in our group drove on the waste area (no cacti or rocks in sight) and yet again the ranger came up and said something to them. Finally, we were teeing off on the back nine (hole 10) when the ranger stood right behind each one of us as we teed off. Then he followed us and was sitting behind one of our golfers while he was hitting his second shot. We had to ask him not sit behind us as we were hitting because it was a distraction. After that, we did not see the Ranger again and had not issues.
Overall, great experience, great weather and great conditions. The rangers could chill out a little and respect the golfers a little better. Still a very nice course and challenging. I would go back to play here again.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable experience for our guests and members is our top priority. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
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Great course. Overpriced
I enjoyed my round at McDowell Mountain but $244 was too much to spend. I’ll look for cheaper price next year.
McDowell Mountain golf
Great course. Greens, tees and fairways in good shape. Staff very friendly. Would play there again. Only problem was price. $244 is very high considering my resident playing partner paid $30.
Thank you for your review of McDowell Mountain Golf Course. Providing a memorable golf and dining experiences for our guests is our focus. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
Old Mac
Excellent course. Well maintained. Getting expensive.
Great
Awesome course staff was amazing especially Tito. Who really went overboard to make it a great experience
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am glad to know our team made your experience great! We look forward to your next visit to the club!
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience outstanding and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the club!
Thank you for posting your positive review and experience at McDowell Mountain Golf Course. Our team is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.
Good course that’s needs some TLC
Has a great golf trip with friends, played a round here. Staff and facilities are good, pace of play was good as well.. most of the course was in good shape. Some of the green felt like needed some restoration and some sand traps were muddly (with puddle of water). Overall it was a good experience.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience and glad you had a great visit to McDowell. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Thanks for the review. We hope that you will enjoy the club again soon.