Golf Club of Estrella

Golf Club of Estrella is a fun course to play. I really enjoy the layout and will play it more often. Could use more sand in the bunkers - at least the ones I was in.

Dont spend 2-3 times as much in Scottsdale. Play Estrella!

I enjoyed the course a lot. We had a 2 hour frost delay and the course worked hard to move us around and get us started close to our tee time. The staff was very friendly. Starter got things moving and the marshal kept them moving. The course was laid out nicely with some challenging holes. Tee boxes, greens and fairway were all in great condition. Brand new carts with GPS. I will definitely play here again.

One of the most picturesque courses we’ve played in the Phoenix area. Lots of great views from each tee.

Fairways and greens are in terrific condition, but the bunkering is pretty severe. We have 9-15 stroke handicaps and were able to access most of the greens, but recognize that if the average golfer doesn’t take a reasonable tee length, they may have difficulty hitting and staying on the greens. Many greens have walls of sand protecting them.

Absolutely loved our afternoon at Estrella. We will return with a full foursome next time.

Mel Miller

Beautiful cool AZ day to play Estrella. Nice views and a great pace of play.

Because of a frost delay, our round was delayed over 1.5 hours. Once on the course, all was in first rate condition--fairways, greens, bunkers and rough areas were all well maintained. Cold temps and the delay led to a rough round for all in out group as the ball distance left for challenging approaches on almost every hole.

Estrella is a distance from anywhere in the Valley, but the quality of the conditions keep players coming back. The layout is a reasonable challenge for all levels of players, and the practice facilities are first rate. Be aware that almost all of the approaches require that you navigate a wash or water hazard of some sort, so you will want to either hit a solid tee shot or layup to get up and down. Shots short of the green will be an unplayable in most instances.

We had rain the day before and the course was cart path only which means slower rounds, but 2 hours 45 minutes for 9 holes is very slow for a course that spaces out tee times 9-10 minutes. Got to the 10th tee box and left once I saw the group ahead of us waiting, knowing there was zero chance we could get 18 in.

One of the easier courses I've played here. Wide fairways, big flat greens that were good speed, and only a few greenside bunkers on the front 9. The sand in the bunkers looked like mud/clay, my playing partners weren't getting much under the ball when they were getting out. Other reviews mention the sand as their biggest complaint. Tee boxes need to be cut, grass was nearly an inch in spots. Fairways were in good condition, rough was dead rye grass.

Range was grass which was a plus. Carts had GPS but would shut off if you went to a restricted area (we did not try this today). No water bottles provided and the water on the course did not have any cups, so the only way to get water would be to fill up a bottle that you brought. Beverage cart came around once. Carts had club cleaners on them instead of 2 coolers. No menu or number to call to order food at the turn.

Might give the course another chance when it doesn't rain the day before. The course is priced well and not too far outside of town. There's decent scenery with mountains in the distance but it's still a residential community course, although the homes are pushed back a decent distance. Most interesting hole on the front was Hole #5 which was an approach over water, #7 was a decent par 3 with bunkers in front of and behind the green.

Talk about scenic views, this place has tons of them! Wildlife too, like roadrunners and gamble quail. The only down side are the extremely intrusive cart warnings! From approaching a street, to downhill grades to making you back up out of a Restricted Area, I much have heard the cart chiming at least 50 times. Kind of annoying

First time here and it did not disappoint. Bag drop check in was smooth with friendly staff. Headed to range to hit complimentary balls. After warmup went to first tee and went off on time. Played as a single and hooked up with 3 locals. Scenic holes and just an overall great day with great company. Will be back.