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4.4
1947 Reviews (1947)
5 Stars
991
4 Stars
717
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
94.8%
Recommend this course
1779 out of 1947 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.7%
Recommend this course
88 out of 91 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
183 Reviews (183)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.6%
Recommend this course
175 out of 183 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
1947 Reviews (1947)

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Friendly Staff and Great Course Layout

First time playing here and had a great time! Friendly staff very helpful and the course was in great condition. Great views and a fun layout. Condition of the course was great tee boxes to fairways to greens all played great. One thing that could use some work were the bunkers but I totally understand there are so many to maintain!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Value in the Summer

Course is in really good condition for the summer, and was able to get a great price. It's typically too pricey for me to play in cooler weather, so summer is my chance to visit.

The greens were a little sandy, but that's just part of necessary care for the course. It has to be done sometime.

The layout of this course is fun, and course management decisions come in to play on a few holes to avoid waste areas between you and the pin. It's plenty challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 126
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Was very impressed. Fairways were lush. Greens were a little slow due massive rain th night before. Bunkers were water logged and some turned into water hazards, but not the courses fault. Cart path only made for a bit longer round but did not diminish my experience. Oils love to play again!! Staff were friendly, approachable and professional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 126
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course however

Needs some signage on the course. First time playing and got misdirected on a few holes. Cart signs would also help, carts auto stop but we were, what seemed like plenty far from the greens and carts stopped. Cart signs were on the 18th hole only.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

June tee time

The course was in excellent shape. However, the bunkers need some pretty serious love. The “sand” is more like clay or dirt. Other than that, the course was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 213
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

No Shade Whatsoever

Only play in the very early morning during summer here in the Valley.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Timer

I was met at the cart drop off by a young lady who was very friendly and explain to me where the practice range was as well as how to get to the 1st. Tee. She instructed me where the clubhouse was and that was a very good first impression. The course itself was in excellent condition for this time of year. I would recommend this course to anyone who hasn’t played it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the the value

I actually really liked this course was extremely inexpensive for the area. Had no one rushing me. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would recommend this to any golfer, novice , advanced or beginner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

1st Time This Summer

Course had some bad spots, but very few, and overall the course was in great shape. Staff is always fantastic and the value for dollar is the best around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Another Great Round of Golf

I've played Estrella a number of times and have always had an excellent experience.

From the time we dropped off our bags, to the end of the round, the entire staff were great.

In the pro shop, the pro was friendly and welcoming.

The starter was engaging and gave us insight on how the course was playing, and where we might find some difficulty.

During our round, there were frequent stops by the beverage cart girl, so there was never an issue getting drinks and staying hydrated.

The course conditions were excellent, even in the 105+ heat. The greens were extremely fast and rolled true. Greens fees of $53.00 for a Troon operated course is a great value.

This time of year, playing early is highly recommended.

Thanks again for an enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 213
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Continually getting better

This is a fantastic layout! The conditions are very good, transitioning to summer. The greens are still quite fast. The bunkers needs some work, but I understand that is currently in process. Outside staff (Mark) is the best!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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