McDowell Mountain Golf Club
Built on the western slope of Scottsdale's McDowell, McDowell Mountain is a stunning 18-hole daily-fee golf course designed by Randy Heckenkemper. The 6,624-yard, par-71 layout provides a haven for native plants and wildlife. McDowell Mountain is an entertaining challenge that demands intelligent course management at every hole.
The Sonoran desert's native quails, roadrunners and jackrabbits watch quietly as you play on the rolling terrain of the McDowell Mountain Golf Club. After the sun sets brilliantly to the west, deer and wild coyote come out to play on Sanctuary's 6,650-yard, par-71 layout that features 71 acres of turf and 65 sand bunkers. Typical of the Sanctuary experience, the par-3 No. 8 is both beautiful and enticing, incorporating one large water feature complete with two multi-tiered waterfalls. Bordered by naturally protected areas, holes 2, 3, 4 and 5 demand precision and smart golf management. With five sets of tees on each hole, the Sanctuary provides an enjoyable golf experience for players of every skill level.
See also
Articles:
- Sanctuary Golf Club at WestWorld - Scottsdale, Arizona
- Sanctuary levels the playing field for short knockers
- Sanctuary Golf Course at Westworld: Better Keep it Straight
- All handicaps welcome at bargain McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Gallery: Renovated and renamed McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale is worth a second look
Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Randy Heckenkemper
- Public/Private: Public
- Year opened: 1999
- Golf Season: Year round. Closed: 9/30 - 10/16.
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: TiffDwarf Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $58 - $177
- Weekends: $63 - $177
- Tee times from $37 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Collared shirt required, no denim
- Credit cards accepted: Yes
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 7072 | 137 | 73.3 |
| Gold | 71 | 6407 | 131 | 70.2 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5724 | 129 | 71.6 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4880 | 109 | 68.1 |
| White | 71 | 5724 | 118 | 67 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- The course itself was okay but we expected to see some major improvements from when this was The Sanctuary, however, it was pretty much the same track. The people who run this course are quite greedy charging $12 for 60 range balls and overbooking the course. It took us almost 6 hours to play our round and the rangers can only be described as ineffective and not too concerned about the fact nothing was moving. Make sure to ask if any scramble touraments are scheduled to go off before your tee time, or be prepared to wait on every hole for idiots who don't know how to play. We will not be returning to this club anytime soon.