Listed among the most scenic golf courses in Arizona, Rancho Ma?ana Golf Club is a player-friendly facility with a course that features dramatic elevation changes, desert terrain, wildlife, and the charm of an historic dude ranch. The golf par-70 course, which has three sets of tees ranging from 4,464 yards to 6,016 yards, opened in 1989 and was designed by Bill Johnston. Rated four stars on GolfPass, the course was also named one of the country's Top 50 Courses for Women by Golf Digest. The front nine of the golf course routes through Cave Creek Wash. With each hole, the elevation increases, bringing in breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain, and the Tonto National Forest and Elephant Butte. A couple of par 3s, holes seven and nine, feature dramatic elevation drops as the course now starts to move back toward the old dude ranch, which now serves as the clubhouse and restaurant. The back nine has a different look as holes work their way around a large lake. The finishing stretch features two par 5s in the last three holes, sandwiched around a par 3 with water down the entire right side. In addition to the course, Rancho Ma?ana has a driving range, short-game area, and practice putting green. Lessons are also available. There's a well-stocked golf shop in the clubhouse, and guests are invited to check out the Tonto Bar & Grill, which has received several awards and has been listed among Arizona's top 100 restaurants.
