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3.5
1636 Reviews (1636)
5 Stars
358
4 Stars
646
3 Stars
358
2 Stars
178
1 Stars
96
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
65.3%
Recommend this course
1183 out of 1636 reviews
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3.4
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.0
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
60.9%
Recommend this course
53 out of 87 reviews
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3.3
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.2
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
61.3%
Recommend this course
76 out of 124 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

3.5
1636 Reviews (1636)

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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Cart path only. Muddy and wet.

Course conditions were poor. So much goose poop cause a lot of water! Would not play again!

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5.0
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First Time Playing

Good Course

Staff was great, course was in very good shape and the layout also good.

Pace of play was a little slow but not horrible

Definitely will play again.

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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McCormick Palm

So we teed off the first 2 holes we were moving then grid lock. We started at 12pn and finished at 5:40pm. We could not believe this. I recommend that if you are going to play their Don't play on the weekend do it during the week.
We waited 6 min on every hole. My 4 some will never play their on the weekend ever again. It was a waisted Saturday and $178 Dollars.

Conditions Good
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Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course for the price

Staff were very friendly, greens and fairways were in great condition. Rough was a little beat up. Pace of play was awesome. Will definitely be coming back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Stay away!!

The staff here is dishonest and crooked. There was a storm in the area, and at the turn we were encouraged to leave under the PROMISE from the staff that we would be credited for a tee time in the near future. We never would have left unless they assured us this was the case. Then we emailed them to make good on the credit, and they played dumb, citing cliches about golf being an outdoor sport.

The problem isn’t the weather or the policies. If that was the case, don’t encourage people to leave by promising them a credit you don’t plan to make good on.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful!

It was a little wet and soggy due to rain. Surprised there weren’t water bottles in the cart. Being in Scottsdale and at that price, water bottles should be a no brainer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Okay, but great

Wide open course. Not desert course at all. Crazy greens where ball would roll off the green and in to water, no reason for them to be so punitive. Also. We waited on every hole after number four
. Close to a5 hours round..An extra 30 bucks, gets you a much better round of golf elsewhere in scottsdale area

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great job to the crew

Had an overall great time. Started on the palm course, but were slowed down by the std group of “we can hit it a mile, but just never anywhere near the fairway” guys. 2 1/2 hrs for 9. At the turn the starter came up and asked if we wanted to switch to the pine course. He is our hero! Finished 9 on pine in less than 1 1/2 hrs, and caught a fabulous sunset.

Greens were fast. Fairways in great shape.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fair to average course. Greens were not true and burnt. Value for money was low.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great shape

Fun course and pace of play was excellent. Did not have to wait on any holes. The staff and marshal were very friendly and helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fast day!

Played fast! 3 hour round!
Friendly staff including food/drink shack person and cart girl!
We had fun!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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