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3.4
1639 Reviews (1639)
5 Stars
358
4 Stars
647
3 Stars
359
2 Stars
178
1 Stars
97
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
64.2%
Recommend this course
1184 out of 1639 reviews
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3.4
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.0
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
61.4%
Recommend this course
54 out of 88 reviews
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3.3
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.1
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
58.5%
Recommend this course
69 out of 118 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

3.4
1639 Reviews (1639)

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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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Not worth the money

The course needs significant work to make it worth the money they charge. Blown out irrigation systems leading to puddles and then completely worn patches of dirt. Too many bachelor parties hit this course hard. Surly cart attendants
I wish I’d invested our golf budget elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
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Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Decent course and mid range affordable. Tried to change tee time through GolfNow same day same course just earlier as a single. Would not allow without forfeiting original booking cost. Don’t allow their help desk people any discretion. I’ll probably just book direct with the course in future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens a 9, course a 2 …don’t get it

Must admit the greens were perfect , but the Palm course conditions were a disaster . Foot deep potholes on some fairways and near some greens , some full of water and algae . Saw ducks feeding/ bathing in some of them , took pictures but won’t post them ….. major GUR areas all over the place. Again , great greens , but otherwise embarrassing conditions . Sorry for being uncomfortably honest . Spend more $$ on basic maintenance , it’s a recovery project , or fire your current course management .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

McCormick Ranch Palm

Better condition than previous years. Cool windy day

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

McCormick play

Greens too fast
Lots of potholes along cart path
Patchy areas

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Course

It was a wonderful day. The weather was perfect, the pace of play, was perfect, and the course conditions were great!! The lake is so beautiful and creates some challenges for play. LOVE this place!! The Chart House next door makes a great ending to a perfect day!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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