stevehorton1

Heard about Rancho Mañana from playing partners on other Phoenix courses. Have played 10 or so courses in area, and this is up there with the best. Very good and interesting layout, in foothills rather than the plain. Lot's of up and down and doglegs. Great condition. Very interesting and fun. Quick round, 3 1/2 hours for three ball. Reminds me of Strathpeffer in Scotland, with desert and snakes off the fairways, rather than forrest and rabbits. Great restaurant with good buzz about it. Something different and well worth a visit.

Arrived at course half hour early. People milling all over place - looked like corporate day half hour before shotgun start. On trying to sign in, frazzled pro told us tee time heavily delayed as they had run out of carts. He had no idea when we could go, and agreed that 18 holes impossible before dark. We cancelled and left through parking lot where dozens of upset patrons were ambushing or negotiating with players to get their hands on their golf carts. Almost forgot - the reason given for the problem was "the holidays have started"! For sure. Won't be back.