I had the opportunity to play this course twice while in Scottsdale for a business trip last week. Because the weather is so hot June is a slow time in the golf industry so 1) the cost of playing is dirt cheap and 2) if you don't mind the dry heat, you can play quickly without any waiting since only 60-80 golfers will play throughout the day.
Day 1 - The Palm course. A little bit of water here and there. Greens rolled beautifully. I didn't find this course to be too terribly difficult. Lots of straightaway holes. Most importantly, the course was in great condition. You'll like the front nine better than back nine, mainly because the front nine doesn't have any houses to look at and there weren't any burn spots on the ground.
Day 2 - The Pine course. This course offers a unique setup and with many challenges. The PGA Tour Monday qualifier happens at this course so you already know this course can play long and tough. Lots of water, tighter tee shots, and overall a better course to play, especially if you're a solid golfer.
A few other things to add about McCormick... Their practice facility is top notch. The driving range was full of grass and plush lies while the chipping and putting greens were great for practicing.
There's a full service restaurant inside if you want to grab a bite to eat after your round.
Since we were golfing on back to back days, the staff was so kind to hold on to our golf clubs and shoes overnight in their storage facility. That made it convenient for us!
Lastly, there are a lot of pretty mountain views. Soak it in, brah, soak it in.
A top notch golf course and facility!