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Golf Club At Eagle Mountain
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6 reviews for Golf Club At Eagle Mountain
I could play this course over and over again. Very nice set up and everyone was very helpful. I wish that I would have played this before Longbow, because I wouldn't have wasted my money at Longbow. I have a OB Golf card and it gives me a discount at both courses, plus We-Ko-Pa. I can't wait to come back and play both courses at We-Ko-Pa, and I will definitely play Eagle Mountain again. Every hole looked great, greens were very fast and it was tough to keep an approach shot on the green.
Great job on having water on every other hole, and cups on the golf cart. Food cart......saw her at the beginning of the round and then on 17. Not very good, but wouldn't change my opinion. Do wish the BBQ was open when we made the turn, a hot dog would have been great.
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Wow for the money and the experience this is probably one of the better courses in the Scottsdale area. I personally think this course is WAY better than Troon in terms of character and challenge. And harder than We-Ko-Pa.
We-Ko-Pa is great for scenery because there aren't any houses, but Eagle Mountain is not far behind. The slope rating from the gold tees (6800 yards) is 136 but it plays higher than that. The greens are wonderful and by that I mean the shape and condition. They are also slick, sloping and hard to hold from the fairway. I enjoy the challenge though some may find it frustrating...I would say these greens are pro-caliber in their difficulty and speed. Be gentle from above the hole.
Overall its just a great layout, very few holes are next to each other, they take great advantage of the canyons in which they are built and have a good combination of risk-reward. 18 is as pretty a finishing hole as you will see.
Tip: practice on the putting green by the clubhouse its much more realistic to whats on the course vs the flatter one down by the driving range.
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I'm a fan of this course since I scored my record round! Although I have to admit, the course did seem forgiving. Everything kind of sloped to the center of the fairway. The course was in pretty good condition granted the hot weather. I think I paid $35, and the course was in better shape than the shit courses I play in the bay area at a higher cost. Plus, as you driving from hole to hole you can see the beautiful mansions in the area - dreamy!
Also, the staff was very nice and the facility was well kept.
This is probably really only a 4.5 star rating but I have to give it 5 because there was a shower in the locker room which, as we headed straight from the course to the airport, made the trip back home much more pleasant.
Of the 4 courses played on a recent trip I think this is the one that I would most be interested in playing on a regular basis if I lived in the area. Some of that has simply to do with the location - it was only ~20 minutes from our Scottsdale hotel. I also really liked the practice facility which includes a chipping green with some bunkers. And the course itself is a good challenge, interesting and in excellent shape with fast and firm greens (that actually had a very distinct grain as well which made it that much more challenging). There are usually several different ways to play virtually every shot given the contours of the land. It's definitely the kind of course where there are good and very bad places to miss shots.
In terms of general setting, there are some great views of the surrounding mountains. The clubhouse was nice and clean. And I really liked that they were actually grilling hot dogs/brats... at the 10th tee. This is another course I will definitely look to play when in town again.
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Great fun and gorgeous!! The opening holes have concave, downhill fairways. You can crush. Starting off I was probably averaging in the 300's for driving distance. That'll get your confidence up. This place should be in your line up for a phoenix golf trip for the hotness level of the cart girls alone! wow! Also, hit We-ko-pa right up the street if you gonna play 36-hole. I can't wait to get back.
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I would give this a 4.5 star review if possible. It is a great course, in generally terrific shape. It is certainly challenging, especially from the tips, which, in addition to being longer, also change some of the holes significantly, forcing carries or narrowing driving areas. Really a great example of "desert golf" as it makes use of the desert very successfully, without being obnoxious. The practice area is fantastic, although it can be difficult to gauge distance because it is uphill. The food in the grill and at the turn is really good, and I recommend eating there if you get a chance. If you need help with your swing, Eagle Mountain's teaching professional Derek Nannen is an excellent instructor. He will video tape your swing with comments and instructions, and then email you a five minute recap of your lesson several days later. This is a very helpful tool for improving your swing.
My biggest complaint about Eagle Mountain is the pace of play. I can't seem to get off that golf course in less than five hours. I think it's probably a result of the difficulty of the course. The desert makes play slower than an easier course. This can be frustrating, but I keep coming back. Also, while the course is in terrific shape, the greens are painfully slow. They do overseed them, but they just seem to run slower than I would like. I prefer fast, slick greens that roll true, but this never seems to be the case at Eagle Mountain. The greens themselves are very difficult, so they might just be trying to compensate for the difficulty of the greens by keeping them from getting too fast.
Finally if you are a local, make sure you buy an eagle card if you intend to play eagle mountain with any frequency. It isn't very expensive, and it allows you to play the course for about 50% of the current greens fee. It pays for itself quite quickly during the winter. Also, you get a similar discount at We-Ko-Pa in Fountain Hills, and Longbow in Mesa with the same card. I really like all three of these courses, and after several years of playing all over the place, I have decided that I can play mostly these three courses for a reasonable price and a great golf experience.
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