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
overrated
This course is overpriced. This course has nice wide fairways very fast greens and no views or trees. It's grossly overpriced. This is a $45.00 course not a $90.00 course. The clubhouse is nice but a cup of tea is $3.50. Everything says it's trying to be a country club without the country club flare or the staff to support it. The ranger was condescending, no water on the course, and because there are no trees the wind blows through. Apparently, golfers who play there like don't like to fix their divots, lack of respect for others. This course has nice wide fairways very fast greens and no views or trees. It's grossly overpriced. This is a $45.00 course not a $90.00 course. The clubhouse is nice but a cup of tea is $3.50. Everything says it's trying to be a country club without the country club flare or the staff to support it. The ranger was condescending, no water on the course, and because there are no trees the wind blows through. Apparently, golfers at this course lack respect for other, cut they don't fix their divots.
Very good course, pace was nice 3:55 min on a full tee sheet.
only one real disappointment, the bunks were like concrete. A bonus would be to add reflective tape to the flag stick to make yardage capturing easier.
everything else was good from the pro shop, bag drop staff, starter, restaurant all good.
Good course for a group
We had a group of 8 and it worked out well. The warmup facilities here are outstanding.
The course itself is in good shape and plays very fair. The on-course services were OK, but not great. The "food truck" at the turn was very slow and out of several items and wasnt super friendly. We ended up getting stuff at the main bar instead. The on-course cart was good but never saw it after hole 12. Thats when you need it most. After round cocktails were excellent along with good food in the bar.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us and the 5-Star rating. We apologize for the inconvenience you faced with on-course services. We appreciate your feedback and will work on improving our customer service experience. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable experience for our guests and members is our top priority. I there is anything additional that you would like to share please reach out to me directly by phone or at the club to that we may try to rectify any challenges you may have had during your visit.
Thanks for the review. We hope that you will enjoy the club again soon.
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.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at McDowell Mountain Golf Club. We look forward to your next visit.
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.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent experience at our golf course. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the condition of the facilities. We appreciate your comments on pricing and will take that into consideration.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable golf experience for our guests is what we strive for at the club with continuing to elevate the experience for our guests and members. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable golf experience for our guests is what we strive for at the club. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
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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 sharing your feedback. We apologize for any disappointment that you may have experienced during your visit. Providing a memorable experience for our guests and members is our top priority. I there is anything additional that you would like to share please reach out to me directly by phone or at the club to that we may try to rectify the issue.
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.
Thank you for your review of McDowell Mountain Golf Course. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
Old Mac
Excellent course. Well maintained. Getting expensive.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing a memorable experience for our guests and members is our top priority as we continue to elevate the experience. We look forward to your next visit to McDowell Mountain Golf Course.
Thank you for sharing your experience at McDowell Mountain Golf Course with us. We appreciate your recommendations and will take them into consideration as we continue to elevate the guest experiences at the club. We hope to see you again soon!