Golf Club of Estrella
About
Golf Club of Estrella is the very first golf course on a daily-fee basis to be designed by Jack Nicklaus II in Phoenix, where it makes its home in the master-planned community Estrella, and offers 18 holes of par-72 championship golf over 7,102 unique yards. The many tests of the golf course will impress every level of golfer - though a choice of tee sets ensures no one will get in over his or her head. Desert and wash spaces require golfers to vary their shots while they take in vistas from the fairways shaped to the contour of the land and framed in the Sierra Estrella Mountains.
A round of golf at the Golf Club Estrella kicks off on Morning Star, a par 4 that measures 359 yards from the black tees. If you stick to the black tees, you'll need to conserve your energy for The Arroyo, the 16th hole, a par 5 that measures 605 yards. After that, Evening Star, the 18th hole, will be a relative breeze, at par 4 and just 437 yards from the black teees.
Once the round of golf at the Golf Club of Estrella is over, head back to the Player's Grill Restaurant for American pub fare and Southwestern snacks.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7139 yards | 73.0 | 137 |
| Gold | 72 | 6733 yards | 71.0 | 129 |
| Silver | 72 | 6249 yards | 68.4 | 123 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 6249 yards | 75.1 | 138 |
| Copper (W) | 72 | 5695 yards | 72.1 | 124 |
| Copper | 72 | 5695 yards | 65.9 | 116 |
| Jade (W) | 72 | 5124 yards | 68.5 | 116 |
| Jade | 72 | 5124 yards | 63.0 | 104 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/139 | 359 | 416 | 174 | 571 | 386 | 424 | 206 | 557 | 435 | 3528 | 414 | 434 | 372 | 545 | 215 | 395 | 605 | 194 | 437 | 3611 | 7139 |
| Black/Gold M: 71.9/134 | 359 | 390 | 174 | 571 | 386 | 402 | 186 | 557 | 420 | 3445 | 414 | 412 | 372 | 545 | 203 | 371 | 580 | 176 | 400 | 3473 | 6918 |
| Gold M: 71.0/129 W: 77.5/142 | 333 | 390 | 157 | 548 | 364 | 402 | 186 | 530 | 420 | 3330 | 394 | 412 | 349 | 518 | 203 | 371 | 580 | 176 | 400 | 3403 | 6733 |
| Gold/Silver M: 69.3/125 | 333 | 366 | 157 | 548 | 364 | 382 | 155 | 530 | 397 | 3232 | 394 | 381 | 349 | 518 | 192 | 349 | 511 | 157 | 374 | 3225 | 6457 |
| Silver M: 68.4/123 W: 75.1/138 | 309 | 366 | 141 | 527 | 328 | 382 | 155 | 505 | 397 | 3110 | 348 | 381 | 326 | 501 | 192 | 349 | 511 | 157 | 374 | 3139 | 6249 |
| Copper M: 65.9/116 W: 72.1/124 | 309 | 302 | 141 | 527 | 328 | 302 | 128 | 505 | 308 | 2850 | 348 | 319 | 326 | 501 | 161 | 285 | 436 | 113 | 356 | 2845 | 5695 |
| Jade M: 63.0/104 W: 68.5/116 | 200 | 302 | 115 | 417 | 287 | 302 | 128 | 400 | 308 | 2459 | 291 | 319 | 264 | 415 | 161 | 285 | 436 | 113 | 289 | 2573 | 5032 |
| Handicap | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by daveadc on 01/25/2026
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Photo submitted by EDOTJHSK on 07/29/2025
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Photo submitted by PaoloCascio on 03/02/2025
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Photo submitted by PaoloCascio on 03/02/2025
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Photo submitted by PaoloCascio on 03/02/2025
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Photo submitted by BostonAl2012 on 06/21/2024
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Photo submitted by Billsfan77 on 10/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001215595 on 06/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u314160716987 on 04/12/2023
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18 Photo submitted by bigeagl29 on 12/16/2022
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Photo submitted by sven8621 on 11/13/2022
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Photo submitted by mj5lc on 10/16/2022
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No lost balls here Photo submitted by u000001845986 on 08/29/2022
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She hit the green! Photo submitted by u000005923313 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by RG6F52FE9F265C2A9486 on 01/19/2022
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Picturesque par 3 Photo submitted by B1gdavew on 12/15/2021
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Photo submitted by Ryan6593299 on 12/04/2021
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Just sad... Photo submitted by tarifachris on 06/27/2021
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More sadness... Photo submitted by tarifachris on 06/27/2021
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Oh man... Photo submitted by tarifachris on 06/27/2021
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fairways.... Photo submitted by tarifachris on 06/27/2021
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17th Putting green lol Photo submitted by tarifachris on 06/27/2021
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17th green just sad Photo submitted by tarifachris on 06/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Chisag on 05/15/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004733452 on 12/31/2020
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The Beautiful 17th Photo submitted by DessertHacker on 12/22/2020
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Photo submitted by Rttrasamar on 12/28/2019
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Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 11/28/2018
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Photo submitted by gomxracing on 04/22/2018
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17 from the tips Photo submitted by Mark9002439 on 12/01/2017
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GC of Estrella, Hole 3, Par 3, 174 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 09/09/2017
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GC of Estrella, Hole 5, Par 4, 386 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 09/09/2017
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GC of Estrella, Hole 9, Par 4, 435 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 09/09/2017
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GC of Estrella, Hole 11, Par 4, 434 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 09/09/2017
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GC of Estrella, Hole 17, Par 3, 194 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 09/09/2017
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GC of Estrella, Hole 18, Par 4, 437 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 09/09/2017
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18th tee from the tips Photo submitted by rdcondos on 05/16/2017
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Photo submitted by RhodyGrinder on 05/05/2017
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Photo submitted by progarctica on 12/25/2015
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Photo submitted by progarctica on 12/25/2015
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That's not me up on the hill. Photo submitted by u000007486042 on 11/23/2013
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Photo submitted by bvaughn11 on 03/18/2013
Need to address a few concerns
Like playing here but your bunkers are terrible. More rocks than sand. In some cases it’s hard pan. The practice facility was in terrible shape as in no grass on the driving range. Just being honest.
Played 11:28AM on 11/30/2024 at Golf Club of Estrella. 4.5 hour round. Greens rolled around 9. Deep bunkers surround greens on many holes. Fairways very green and healthy grass growth. New golf carts. Good driving range. Nice clubhouse. Clean Restrooms on course.
Great course with beautiful views
Overall enjoyable course - only slight recommendation is addressing the sand level in some of the traps.
Nicest staff on the course you will ever meet.
Great Shape, Bad Timing
The course is in great shape! Unfortunately, we got caught behind a five some in a competitive tournament resulting in a slow round. We were also told the beverage cart would be out, but we didn’t see it.
Fun course
Course was in great condition. Was cart path only still from rereading but pace of play was still really reasonable. Super friendly staff and just a lovely Desert course. Will
Not super difficult but very fun. Gladly play here again.
This is a true desert course.
The golf course met or exceeded expectations in all areas except pace of play. No on course marshal meant that one group caused the course to back up. Well over a 5 hour round. I would still definitely play this course again.
Vacation golf
Had a great day at Estrella! Course was CPO but reseeding was near :ending so Fairways were in great shape and greens were pretty good too. Wide Fairways and pretty scenery made for an enjoyable day. Check in was a breeze and we even got out early due to a cancellation so another plus. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Ranger came around a few times keeping pace on schedule. Would play again....this course was in the best shape of the 3 we played this week. It's a bit of a drive to get there, but worth it.
Great desert course
We thought the course was fabulous, however, pace of play was so slow the we did not finish our round. It took 4.5 hours to play 15 holes. Not a marshal around. As we were leaving, we saw 1 group that caused the delay. 2 open holes in front of them. Extremely disappointed that we paid full price and could not finish.
A Gem of a course
First time I’ve played this course, got fooled a few times, this is a good thing, impressive layout!. Only complaints were a bit of slow play, we got in 15 holes and it was dark. Teed off at 2pm, no way you can finish in 4 hours with current pace of play. One other quibble, no push carts so you are forced to drive a power cart.. interestingly, in Great Britain it’s the opposite, no power carts, only walking. Better feel for the courses and you finish in 4 hours or less!!
Apart from that, really a fun time and I guess it’s good to be lazy once in a while!!!
Well kept
Played this course for the last 10 years during nascar week. Each time it has been cart path only. Golf now said they were 90° . Pace of play would pick up at least 30 minutes if they would be at least 90°, not cart path only. They also need to bring back so.e of the specials to bring people to play the course. 1st time I played it, you got the green fee, a dozen Titleist proves , lunch for $99.
Excellent course and amenities!
We loved playing these type of courses in AZ although it was way above average temperature..so hot out there we enjoyed it very much! Love the desert mountain views of this course!
Play it again Sam
Great layout, pace of play was outstanding even with cart path only and the greens were rolling great, even with the over seeding season finishing up. Will definitely keep my eyes open if any hot deals get posted for here again.
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