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4.4
1960 Reviews (1960)
5 Stars
995
4 Stars
721
3 Stars
160
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
92.9%
Recommend this course
1786 out of 1960 reviews
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4.2
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
79.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 34 reviews
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4.4
144 Reviews (144)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
135 out of 144 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7139 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.0

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways TiffDwarf Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus, Jr. (1999) Phil Smith (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
1960 Reviews (1960)

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Already late summer conditions; Nice views was a plus

Already late summer conditions. Usually Troon properties are in good condition duration through mid-July. Did find out this property was sold by Troon so they have new owners and that may be the issue. The group we played with said the course was in great shape just last month so it went down hill fast. The fringe around all the greens were punched and too much sand was laid on top so there were small rocks all over the greens. Glad we only paid $30 per person instead of the $59 they were asking for the tee time right before our tee time. Bunkers were I terrible shape also. Huge rocks throughout the bunkers.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Golf Club of Estrella

Most fairways at Golf Club if Estrella were in distress. I have been playing this course since 2007, and have probably played it over 80 times.

This is the worst shape that the fairways have ever been in. Most of the fairways are more dirt than grass.

I do not recommend that anyone play this course.

Mark Alfers 06.13.2024

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, but what's wrong with the turf?

Something horribly has done wrong with the turf in a normally excellent course. We experienced significant areas of dead or no grass in almost every fairway. Many areas around the greens were likewise baked mud. Intervention is needed to get this course back on track!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beginner golfer

I have only been playing golf for eight months, the best course so far. Very green, nicely manicured, easy to putt, and the carts has technology I have not seen before. Overall I had a great time I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Course was in really good form. Greens were on point. Played in the AM so beat the heat, for the most part. This course is always a great time. Has some beautiful views. The summer rate makes playing Estrella a steal!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 183
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First timer at Estrella

I had a great experience at Estrella, would definitely play there again! My only criticism is the pace of play was almost 5 hours, and when the ranger came thru on the back nine, he said we were right on pace… that means its typically a 5 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pace of play was extremely slow. Course more concerned with playing time versus keeping up with the group ahead of you. Lots of areas around the green with no grass.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Troon Course

One of my favorite courses in the West Valley. As a Troon course, the overall conditions were good, the greens fast and the staff friendly.

I look forward to playing there again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Easiest 5⭐️ I’ve ever given!

Played this course May 23, 2024, which is the “off season”, it cost $50 for a 1:35 tee time, the course was in near perfect shape, the staff were great, and played with a local who couldn’t have been nicer. Can’t say enough great things about the greens, they were beautiful , rolled well, consistent and fairly fast. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, will challenge you.

This course requires smart golf. Tee shots are crucial to going for the greens, which were hard and fast.

Great weather and good time. Recommend you play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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