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DC Ranch

Average Rating 4 of 5
# of Reviews 1
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Additional Info:
    Located near the foothills of the McDowell Mountains lies the Country Club at DC Ranch. Since it's inception in 1997, "The Club," has quickly become one of Scottsdale's premiere private courses. In 2002 John Fought and Tom Lehman teamed up to redesign the course and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Players enjoy a course that is rich with mountain and valley views. The back 9 holes ascend into the McDowells and include the legendary 13th hole which plays over a ravine with breathtaking views of a steep mountain canyon. Be sure to keep a camera in your bag, because this course offers plenty of opportunities for unique and memorable photos.
Golf Course Membership
Private
Golf Course Type
18 Holes
Latitude
33.6734613
Longitude
-111.876411
Skill Level
Intermediate
Address
9290 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
City/County
Scottsdale
State/Territory/Province
Arizona
Zip/Postal Code
85255
Country
USA
Phone
480-342-7200
Web Address
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Review Date
July 22, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

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Reviewed by: daemonizer, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
Enjoyable, playable desert course. I've always heard underwhelming reports about this course, but I was pleasantly surprised with it. There are some interesting shots here- angled and semi-blind fairways, trees in the fairway making accurate drive placement important... The signature holes are two par 4's and a par 5 up the side of the mountain. Incredible views, somewhat quirky designs, but entertaining. Overall the course is a little short at 6850, but it has a good variety of holes to keep you guessing. Their membership rates are very high however, I'm shocked there are golfers who would pay $130K+ to join here as full members. Of course you don't have to buy a lot so maybe it's not such a bad deal...

Customer Service:
Very very good. Impressive when the "club cleaner" wouldn't accept money, "We're a no tipping club". Classy. Drinks & some food on the course is a nice touch.

Similar Courses Played:
I would rank this course in the second tier of the North Scottsdale private courses, in league with Mirabel, Estancia, and the like. IMHO the first tier includes Desert Highlands at the top, with Whisper Rock "upper", Troon and perhaps a couple others. Given DC Ranch's slightly downtrodden reputation, it's a pretty good showing!


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