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4.3
2042 Reviews (2042)
5 Stars
999
4 Stars
716
3 Stars
220
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
90.0%
Recommend this course
1817 out of 2042 reviews
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4.4
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.1%
Recommend this course
135 out of 145 reviews
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4.4
289 Reviews (289)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
101
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.4%
Recommend this course
270 out of 289 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Desert
Par 70
Length 6016 yards
Slope 128
Rating 66.7

Rancho Manana Golf Club has one of the prettier courses in Cave Creek-Scottsdale, located high in the Sonora and combining vistas with testing golf. It offers a par-70 championship golf course laid out over elevations that change dramatically right up alongside the untouched desert and the indigenous wildlife that comes with that, as well as an old-school dude ranch that has been incorporated into the golf resort. Low-handicap golfers will be challenged by the golf course, but it's not so tough that other levels of golfer will be turned away.

The Rancho Manana Golf Club offers golf to the public and is conveniently located just 20 minutes off the highway.

After a round of golf at the Rancho Manana Golf Club, stick around for around and maybe some eats at the Tonto Bar & Grill, which has received several awards and is listed among Arizona's top 100 restaurants.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tiff-Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Johnston (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

4.3
2042 Reviews (2042)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 65
Patio Dining 64
Amazing Food 49
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 135
Narrow Fairways 92
Bunkers 68
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 126
Locals 78
Advanced Golfers 58
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 113
In the 'Burbs 45
At a Resort 43

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging for Moderate to high handicappers

This is a beautiful course that really challenges your accuracy. It forces even the moderate player to use hybrid fairway clubs and irons. Picturesque views and interwoven in the hills and canyons.

Want a challenge, come play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Some fun elevation/view holes

Good layout with some challenging fairways, Fairway grass was longer, just coming off reseeding. Greens were clean and rolled true.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always enjoys the challenge

This is a fun course that requires some course management and has lots of elevation changes. It's not too difficult but you need to put the ball in the right places. And having drinks afterwards at Tonto Bar and Grill is a bonus.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall playable tight course with small greens.

With greens this small there should be no reason they they shouldn’t be rolling true and faster. The only other negative would be it would have been nice to know that the driving range faces due east. Couldn’t even se my ball fight, poor design choice. I don’t imagine that they get many second takes for early morning range balls .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always love a round at Rancho Manana. Fairways look great after overseed. Greens need some attention. Overall, course in good condition. Pace of play was appropriate for Cart Path Only. Had some minor back-ups on front 9 but able to finish in 4.5 hours - just in time for reservation at Tonto Bar & Grill.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful scenery

Great course. Staff very friendly and helpful. First time playing this course and we will be back. Pace of play was good, considering cart path only as fall maintenance was just completed. Allot of elevated tee boxes overlooking the valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Short Course

Rancho is a great short golf course with nice views and elevations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Opening day

First day after fall reseed, cart path only. Greens were still rough and need some TLC

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Gem

A great track in Cave Creek with an affordable rate. Despite just coming out of overseeding the course was in great condition save for the shag carpet greens ( expected).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

Rancho Mañana is nice short challenging course that just opened from over-seeding. Greens were slow and cart path only.
For the time being it is good they recognize that the golf course is not in pristine condition, so the rate is according to what should be expected.
I had the pleasure to play with two members, that were courteous, and generous. Had a good time
Definitely will come back again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Picture perfect

First time playing this course. It's a beautiful course. Pretty narrow play. They give you a card with hints for each hole, listen to them! Have fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 305
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played

All kinds of blind shots

So instead of playing the 6000 yard blues I played the 5400 yard whites at the suggestion of the starter and he was spot on. Learn the layout before you blindly whale away, you’ll have more fun. It was in good summer shape but the greens were very firm. I hit a lot of good irons that went long. I’d play it again tomorrow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kamal

It’s always fun to play the course. I plan to play RANCHO every time I am in Phoenix area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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