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3.7
1423 Reviews (1423)
5 Stars
296
4 Stars
603
3 Stars
297
2 Stars
145
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
69.0%
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3.7
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.1%
Recommend this course
62 out of 86 reviews
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3.7
126 Reviews (126)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
73.0%
Recommend this course
92 out of 126 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7187 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.4

The Pine Course at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club offers mature pines, in an appropriate contrast to its sibling golf course, the Pine Course, and is also narrower than the other golf course. What they have in common include the facts that Desmond Muirhead designed both of them and they both date back to 1972; recent renovations have also given both golf courses new greens, sand traps and bridges.

The Pine at McCormick Ranch Golf Club measures 7,187 yards, kicking off on a 398-yard par 4 that requires tee shot toward the fairway's center, leaving golfers a mid- to short-iron from the green, which slopes narrowly. Things get long by the fourth hole, one of four par-5 holes that come in at over 500 yards; this one, for example, makes you place your drive well toward right-center if you want to shoot for it in two. Close out the round of golf on the 18th hole, another long one, at 517 yards from the blue tees, and a tight hole to drive that will, thankfully, provide your last test for the day.

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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

3.7
1423 Reviews (1423)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Patio Dining 31
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 87
Bunkers 76
Undulating Greens 40
This course/club is great for:
Locals 66
Advanced Golfers 44
Seniors 42
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 105
Near Local Attractions 32
Worth the Drive 29

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Great condition

Just coming off overseeding the course was in perfect conditions. Felt like a carpet with zero pitch marks, beautiful and true greens. Just such a good time out there.

Conditions Excellent
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Reviews 37
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Watch out

Don’t forget your putter. Challenging putting but must fun. Great conditions and best played (not) in the winter when the wind blows through like an icy zephyr. Lol

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 4
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not fantastic for the rate

Course is OK shape, however for the cost compared to others similar, it is sub-par.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Plays Once a week
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3.0
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Greens very sandy and bumpy. Cart paths need repair. Fairways in average condition. Seems like course was over watered. Many sand traps were full of water and/or portions unplayable due to be muddy. If these are summer conditions, prices should be reduced and it should be mention on websites

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Fairway Dirt

Awesome layout and staff was great. Lots of different holes. Fairways have lots of dirt on them in many areas. You pipe one 240-250 down the middle and expect to be in grass, not one clump of grass surrounded by dirt/mud. But that’s my only issue. Really good course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course with really good green

First time playing and was pleased with the course and will play again in the future. This was a fair layout with not a lot of trouble. There is water on the course not too dangerous except on a couple of long carries if you play the blue teas. I was very pleased with how well the greens held without a lot of roll out. They putted pretty true but there are a few "hidden" breaks that will be learned after playing a few rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

We played on a Sunday morning in May and the course was very busy. We had to wait at several tee boxes for the group in front of us to clear. Overall the course was fun with occasional water and oddly shaped fairways. I would play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Paying for Location

First time playing this course and let me say, IT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY. It's May 20th and 96 degrees out and they are still trying to justify in-season green fees with dying fairway grass. I played the Pine course, and hole 18 green was half dead with half of it brown. My wife tagged along to check out the scenery and read a book, they charged us a $49.99 "observer" fee for her going. There are several other courses in the area, I would advise you to try those first. I am from the area and am pretty disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course, nice staff ok amenities. Course layout was fine. Only got lost once.

Course knowledge is key. Look at the gps

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Mountain View’s…..boring layout

The course is conveniently located and has nice views. The condition was average at best and most holes were just boring. Many better out there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

STAY AWAY. Stay home and burn money, it will be more enjoyable

What a total joke this golf course is, just like your local Municipal Court only 10 times the price. Plane conditions are definitely no better than a small town municipal layout of the course is mediocre at best.. the staff and service are horrible.
It is clear that there is no management leadership anywhere to be found near this facility.
If you’re going to play somewhere in Phoenix play somewhere else anywhere else.
STAY AWAY!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Was expecting better

The course had very few golfers on it which allowed for a fast pace of play however it also explained some things. The front 9 was just plain bad. Grounds were in terrible shape. It was difficult to even determine the layout of a hole. Very disappointing for the value.
I play courses like this back home for $15-$20.
Our group has scratched this course off our list of return destinations.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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