Terravita / Tatum Ranch

[Triboji]

Moving to northern Phoenix area next month and looking to join either Terravita or Tatum Ranch. Wondering if anyone in this group has thoughts on these two courses? The price is similar, so that is not a factor. Thanks

[az2au]

I honestly haven't played either in forever but I remember liking Tatum better as a golf course. There's at least one Tatum member here as well. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/user/235237-shilgy/ so you might want to send him a message.

 

Why are you only considering those two clubs? Have you looked at The Boulders, Desert Forest, Mirabel, etc as well?

[Triboji]

We have actually spent the last month comparing the costs of nearly every course, and while these two may not be the best, they are in our price point and area we will be living in.

[kcowgolf]

Tatum Ranch

[puttnforthe8]

hmm...I prefer Terravita...I have just always enjoyed it.

 

I think it a better location as well and far better looking scenery.

[Triboji]

Terravita

• Elevation: 2,200
  
• Initiation: $12,500
  
• Monthly: $680 + $50 capital + $30 for nonresident dining access = $750
  
• Nonresidents do not have access to Country Club (TCC) or use of facilities: Dining Room, Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Courts, Desert Pavilion (Community Center).
  
• Annual Cart Fee: $2,900 or $240 monthly
  
• 300 members. Limit is 325
  
• Kinda walkable
  
• Est. 10 year cost: $131k
  
• TRIAL MEMBERSHIP
  
  • Mesquite Membership (12 month agreement)
    
  • $5,000 deposit (not sure how much of this we get back – maybe 1/2)
    
  • Monthly: $680 + $50 capital + $30 for nonresident dining access = $750
    
  • Cart fee: $25 each or Annual Cart Fee: $2,900 or $240 monthly
    

 

 

Tatum Ranch

• Elevation: 1,850
  
• Members: 350
  
• Initiation: $10,000 ( ½ price now)
  
• Monthly: $615
  
• Food Minimum: $900 or $75 monthly
  
• Managed by Arcis
  
• No annual cart fee. $20 for each person.
  
• No private push carts allowed ($8 to use their cart)
  
  • So 2-3 rounds for each person walking per week - $50 week or $250 per month.
    
  • If riding, - $450-$500 per month.
    

  [*]Kinda walkable

  [*]Est. 10 year cost ($450 carts monthly): $138k

• TRIAL MEMBERSHIP (May thru Sept)
  
  • $1,650
    
  • Tee Times after 9:00am only with five day advance tee time availability
    
  • Full access to the driving range, practice, swimming pool, fitness center, Clubhouse amenities and social events
    

[az2au]

I'd call Tatum easily walkable. I say this as my in-laws live on hole 6 and I see people that look like they can barely walk across a parking lot walking with push carts. I want to say that each of the times I've played there I've walked as well but, again, the last time I played there was years ago so my memory could be off.

[Shilgy]

PM me if you have more questions. To me it's a no brainer-Tatum is much better than Terrevita. That said it's the course that is much better-not the amenities. I would call Tatum a golf club and Terrevita a country club. A few years back we got a well at Tatum. Has made all of the difference in the world as far as conditioning is concerned. Living here if a course has no financial concerns because of water cost the conditions can be the best.

 

And yes- as AZ2Au says above Tatum Ranch is easily walkable.