McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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About
McDowell Mountain Golf Club (formerly known as Sanctuary Golf Course) provides an eco-friendly option in Scottsdale - a pretty setting, too, on the McDowell Mountains' western slope. The golf course was designed by the architect Randy Heckenkemper, who turned what had been the Bureau of Reclamation's storm-water-retention area into a top Scottsdale golf course, with 6,624-yards of par-71 golf laid out over what truly tries to be a sanctuary for the indigenous flora and fauna.
McDowell Mountain Golf Club's signature hole is the 18th, a 516-yard par 5 that allows you finish your round of golf in risk-reward style, with an eagle or birdie practically begging to be attempted - though it might be just as easy to double-bogey. A bunker on the right guards a skinny landing area, while a wicked wash awaits on the left, but, hit that drive right, and you might just make the green in two.
After your round of golf on the golf course, head back to the restaurant, where you can take your breakfast or lunch daily in the dining room or on the patio - and take in vistas of the golf course and Camelback Mountain.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 71 | 7072 yards | 73.3 | 137 |
| Gold | 71 | 6407 yards | 70.2 | 131 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5724 yards | 71.6 | 129 |
| White | 71 | 5724 yards | 67.0 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4880 yards | 68.1 | 109 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/133 | 429 | 366 | 225 | 575 | 402 | 394 | 432 | 191 | 542 | 3556 | 440 | 448 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 520 | 339 | 234 | 508 | 3562 | 7118 |
| Black/Gold M: 71.4/131 | 397 | 366 | 196 | 541 | 402 | 394 | 404 | 163 | 542 | 3405 | 422 | 421 | 380 | 532 | 161 | 503 | 339 | 201 | 382 | 3341 | 6746 |
| Gold M: 70.3/128 | 397 | 331 | 196 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 404 | 163 | 524 | 3267 | 422 | 421 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 503 | 310 | 201 | 382 | 3222 | 6489 |
| Gold/White M: 68.4/123 | 368 | 331 | 147 | 541 | 374 | 337 | 360 | 163 | 510 | 3131 | 404 | 390 | 353 | 498 | 132 | 494 | 310 | 156 | 347 | 3084 | 6215 |
| White M: 66.7/115 W: 72.2/126 | 368 | 303 | 147 | 503 | 332 | 271 | 360 | 153 | 510 | 2947 | 404 | 390 | 310 | 466 | 99 | 494 | 266 | 156 | 347 | 2932 | 5879 |
| White/Red M: 64.8/110 W: 69.5/121 | 336 | 303 | 147 | 461 | 332 | 271 | 308 | 153 | 471 | 2782 | 316 | 309 | 310 | 435 | 99 | 455 | 266 | 156 | 327 | 2673 | 5455 |
| Red M: 62.7/107 W: 67.5/113 | 336 | 250 | 109 | 461 | 298 | 240 | 308 | 94 | 471 | 2567 | 316 | 309 | 266 | 435 | 69 | 455 | 239 | 102 | 327 | 2518 | 5085 |
| Junior M: 60.0/103 W: 62.6/104 | 265 | 190 | 71 | 368 | 250 | 156 | 304 | 76 | 350 | 2030 | 307 | 229 | 209 | 363 | 63 | 281 | 138 | 102 | 302 | 1994 | 4024 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by Jim3650172 on 03/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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Photo submitted by Mark6710631 on 10/19/2022
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This is the landing zone on a par 4. Brutal “fairway” lie. Photo submitted by dubjac on 09/05/2022
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Photo submitted by dubjac on 08/29/2022
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Photo submitted by WGAgolf on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by ja24martino on 12/09/2021
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Back nine Photo submitted by u314161204123 on 03/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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Photo submitted by Dansgolf on 03/03/2015
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#5 approach shot. Cool shot with the mountain in the background. Photo submitted by ryantjeerdsma on 09/24/2013
Can’t think of anything bad to say about this place! Played early am! Never felt rushed, never had to wait on a hole. Conditions were nearly perfect, will definitely be back!
Thank you for the 5 star review and great comments!
We look forward to providing another 5 star experience in the near future!
Not very accommodating
A couple of items set the day for us. First, they do not make any accommodations for individuals that need some assistance getting to their ball. Many courses will allow a cart to move around the green for easy access. Especially when there are mounds around the green. They would not allow a ride along, because there were not enough carts, GET MORE CARTS!
Pace of play on the back nine came to a stop. It was backed up 2 2 groups per hole for almost every hole.
These are easy fixes and would make the course more enjoyable and maybe worth the cost.
Broymara,
Thank you for the feedback as we are always looking to provide the best guest experience possible. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon.
Thank you for the 5 star review!
We look forward to making it 5 stars on your next visit!
Overpriced
This is a descent course, slightly above average. I should say very slightly above average, like almost average. Now bring the price info play and this course is not even close to worth the $180+ they want you to pay. It would be nice if courses new their worth and would charge appropriately but I guess the demand is too high and the flocks of people visiting to play golf are still willing to pay a higher price.
Hello Nchulla,
Thank you for the review and feedback, we are always looking to provide a great experience. We hope you will return soon and we can make it 5 stars!
Thank you for posting your review. We hope to have you back soon!
Delightfully challenging
This was my 2nd time playing McDowell. I enjoy the complexity and diversity of this course. It was cold and windy which added to the challenge but I enjoyed the round and will definitely play McDowell again!
Great to read your review and comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Greens???
The greens were on the rough side of things, not smooth.
Disappointing to pay $200+ and have less than desirable greens.
Thank you for the feedback. We are disappointed to have missed expectations. We do hope to welcome you back in the future and provide a great experience.
Thank you for posting your review. We look forward to making it 5 stars on your next visit.
Nice but expensive
Very nice course in good shape but not worth $258, Most holes are straight, Good value for about $150 relative to other courses.
Thank you for the review. We hope to have you back on a return visit and exceed expectations.
We appreciate the 5 star review and look forward to having you back soon!
redron6,
Thank you for the 5 star review and comments!
Wonderful to see your 5 star review We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Great to see your 5 star review, thank you for sharing. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Staff
Great staff. Greeted by young gal at range and she was great. Course Marshall, Tito, was super friendly and very informative. We live in Columbia Missouri and it was a wonderful experience. Thank you.
Great to see your 5 star review and team member feedback, we will be sure to share with the team.
Fantastic to see your 5 star review, thank you for posting!
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Great to see your 5 star review. We hope to have you back again soon!