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4.0
1889 Reviews (1889)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
190
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
60
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
77.6%
Recommend this course
1638 out of 1889 reviews
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3.6
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.5%
Recommend this course
37 out of 54 reviews
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3.7
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.3%
Recommend this course
63 out of 86 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6830 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.5

If you come to Arizona to play desert golf, forget about Ocotillo. Ocotillo is a refreshing change of pace from most of the Valley's courses precisely because it isn't surrounded by desert.

The White Course is the most unique of the three. It has only one par 5, and the water is a factor on just five of the holes. But it also has the best hole on the property -- the 479-yard, par-4 ninth, which used to be an easy par 5 but is now a treacherous finishing touch.

The Gold nine is a devilish test and not just because water comes into play on six of the holes. The greens have a lot of slope in them and are difficult to read. And some pin placements are brutal; hit a downhill putt two feet past the
hole, and it might roll down into a swale and 30 feet by. Uphill putts, on the other hand, are extremely difficult to get to the hole, if for no other reason than Ocotillo's greens aren't as fast as some of the Valley's marquee desert courses.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2014 #13)

Reviews

4.0
1889 Reviews (1889)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 104
Patio Dining 95
19th Hole Scenic Views 56
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 230
Bunkers 136
Forced Carries 110
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 117
Locals 98
Playing Multiple Courses 83
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 119
Worth the Drive 105
In the 'Burbs 73

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Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/24/2024

Dear u314162447753,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Have a great Sunday!

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible greens

Man, it’s absolute robbery with what ocotillo is charging for the conditions of their course right now. I play 2-3 times per week across the valley and these were the worst greens of any course I’ve played in the last year. It’s almost like the mower blades were broken and caused perpendicular lines to be scrapped into the putting surface. These lines act like a plinko board and you can see your ball stuck in the grooves and change direction. I understand accidents with equipment happen, but this was every single green and still charging full winter rates. I advise you go play anywhere else h ti they can get a hold of whatever happened

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/15/2024

Dear Jake5774484,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we are extremely sorry about the conditions of the greens during your visit. The maintenance team is aware of the situation and taking the necessary steps to fix the areas of concern. We do hope you will give us another chance, if you would like to speak with me directly please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course. Good pace of play.

Very enjoyable round. Played in exactly 4 hours. Limited waiting. Cart girls were around frequently and very friendly. Well stocked cart for mixed drinks, beer, other drinks and snacks. Course conditions were really expect for an issue with the greens on 1 of the 3 9’s. They had a mower issue that morning that did some damage to the greens. It was clear it had just happened that morning. Overall, beautiful course and a great day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/16/2024

Dear u140011078,

Thank you for taking the time share your visit with us, and we are happy to hear about your enjoyable round. Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Have a great St. Patrick's weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall playable course

There is a lot of water but for the most part there is room to hit without white knuckling it the whole time. The fairways are pretty generous and in decent condition. Overall the conditions are pretty good. There are a lot of geese and ducks around and on a few holes there are too many. The greens were in good shape and tough to make a putt on. Practice area was mats only and the $10 range fee was a rip off. There were balls readily avaible without paying.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/16/2024

Dear u661043784,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, we are extremely happy to hear about the course conditions. Unfortunately with the amount of water on the course it does draw extra wildlife to dwell, the team does the best they can to minimize the negative impact. We hope to see you again soon, have a wonderful St. Patrick's weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible course conditions!

I’ve been playing golf here since 2000! Used to be my favorite in the East Valley and I always enjoyed taking guests here to experience Ocotillo. Not anymore. Since management changed, everything has gone downhill.

Started with poor outside service and pro shop checkin, to the ridiculously horrible condition of the course. Many Greens have dead stripes from leaky mowers, dead spots, and plugs from previous holes had sunken down 1/4”. Tee boxes are now rounded and were so hard you were lucky to get a tee in on the 1st try. Although it’s nice seeing geese and ducks on the course, they are way overpopulated now and there’s endless droppings EVERYWHERE! In all the years I played, Ocotillo’s rough was always green and beautifully kept but not anymore since the new management took over.

I will never again bring guests to this facility that used to be such beautiful course here in Chandler.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Dear u000004591999,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, and we are extremely sorry about your overall experience while at Ocotillo Golf Club. I'd love to learn more about your interactions with our outside services and front desk team, if possible please send me a direct email to jruedy@arcisgolf.com. In regards to the course conditions, the maintenance team is working hard every day to improve the playability of the course and minimize the negative impact from the protected bird population.

Thank you again for sharing this visit with us, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Have a great day.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course except for bird poop

This is a solid course and somewhat easier to get on than many. The main drawback is the amount of bird poop on many holes. It was the worst I’ve ever seen it. They really need to do something to control the coot population. Otherwise a good course. Has a nice outdoor patio to enjoy a refreshment after the round or get a bite to eat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Dear Ron8314417,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, we appreciate the positive feedback about the course. The maintenance team is working hard every day to minimize the negative impact from the protected bird population. If there is anything else you would like to communicate please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Have a great day.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Do not be fooled, play elsewhere

Trust me when I say this, DO NOT PLAY HERE! Save your $150. Unless you’re over the age of 60 and hit it about 160 off of the tee. Way too many janky holes and layups off the tee (even on multiple par 5’s) I’m talking 7-8 or so holes that you have to lay up off the tee on due to water throughout. Total Mickey Mouse gimmick course. The staff was friendly, was kind enough to charge us $20 for range balls that the starter said were free and clearly were there for everyone. Course conditions were absolutely brutal. Appear to be understaffed outside and overstaffed inside. Bring your hammer for the tee boxes (rock hard no joke) tee boxes were also shaggy and had divots from everyone laying up on every hole. Fairways were also shaggy and lacking attention. The greens rolled ok minus all of the bird poop. Bird poop everywhere, be prepared! I’m a 10 handicap and golf 3 times a week and I never leave reviews or complain. Our entire group felt robbed. $150 per person to play a goat track full of poop. Seriously, save your money and go just about anywhere else for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/24/2024

Dear Govers,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, Ocotillo is a challenging track that requires course management strategies to navigate through all the water. We do apologize for the bird poop in certain locations, the maintenance team is working hard every day to minimize the negative impact to the golf course. I will share your review with the team, and we hope you will give us another chance in the future.

Have a great weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course. Lots of water and sand

Fun course! Good shape and good pace despite lots of play. I wouldn't recommend it for beginners because there is a lot of water and sand....unless you bring a snorkel and camel.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/24/2024

Dear fishmanjimmye,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, we are extremely happy to hear about how fun the course is. Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/23/2024

Dear u314164829320,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A golfing first

Played this course for the first time. Lots of water but it’s fair. The greens are large and have lots is angulation. The pace on the first nine was slow and a marshal stop by three times to update us. They made a slow group ahead of us speed up and then skip a hole. They were asked to quit after nine holes and refunded their money. We played the second nine in under two hours. I have never played a course where the marshals actually did something for the good of the rest of the players. I would play there again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/17/2024

Dear jfway,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us, and we appreciate the kinds comments about our marshals. Help spread the word for Ocotillo, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Have a great weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/20/2024

Dear u314159809520,

Thank you for taking the time to share your visit with us. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

We hope to see you again soon, have a great Tuesday.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/07/2024

Dear kirk63,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/03/2024

Dear health27,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

We hope to see you again soon. Have a great weekend.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/31/2024

Dear u000005375969,

Thank you for taking the time for leave a 5-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/01/2024

Dear Trick1972,

Thank you for leaving a 5-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out directly to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Help spread the word for Ocotillo Golf Club, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible Condition

I've played this course occasionally for over 20 yrs. Ever since Arcis took control of management the course has consistently gotten worse every year. Poorly kept sand traps, dead areas on greens, poor greens keepers, hacked up tee boxes and a driving range with required hitting of lousy quality mats. Several greens were striped with dead kill from leaking mowers and previous pin plugs sinking 1/2" below the putting surface.

They now have ball washers only on select holes and no ball washers on carts.

Simply cheap lousy management and no one seems to care when you bring it up. This course, which USED TO BE one of the premier courses in the area, is now nothing more than a HACKERS OVERPRICED DOG TRACK.

A perfect example of CHEAP ownership. I'll play anywhere else at any price and get a better value. What a waste of a good course design and my 4 hrs.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/30/2024

Dear Garygoeman,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we are extremely sorry for your day at Ocotillo Golf Club. The maintenance team is working hard every day to improve the playability of the course. I will share your review with the team, we hope you will give us another chance in the future.

Have a great Tuesday.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/29/2024

Dear mhuntrak,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 3-star review. Management loves feedback, if there is anything we could have done better please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Have a great start to your week.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/29/2024

Dear 6053591101,

Thank you for leaving a 5-star review. Ocotillo loves feedback, if there is something we could have done better please reach out to jruedy@arcisgolf.com.

Help spread the word for us, don't be a stranger, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,

Jeff Ruedy
Club Manager

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