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Golf Club of Estrella

11800 S Golf Club Dr, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, Maricopa County
(623) 386-2600
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4.2
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CC of Estrella: #17
A view of the signature hole #17 at Golf Club of Estrella ( ©2000 Lonna Tucker )
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A view of a hole at Golf Club of Estrella. GC of Estrella
GC of Estrella: #13
Golf Club of Estrella: View from no. 13 (©2000 Lonna Tucker)
GC of Estrella: #1
A view of the 1st hole at Golf Club of Estrella
CC of Estrella: #3
A view of hole #3 at Golf Club of Estrella
CC of Estrella: #18
A view of fairway #18 at 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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7139 yds
Rating 73.0
Slope 137
Type Public
Style Desert
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
GPS
Pull Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

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

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Rating Index
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4.2
4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2039 reviews
85.9%
Recommend
2039
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  • Conditions
    4.0
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.3
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Course Highlights
The Jack Nicklaus-designed layout earns top marks for its challenging, long, and beautiful design that consistently impresses returning players. Friendly and helpful staff, solid pace of play, and strong overall value make this course a rewarding choice.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 41
Patio Dining 33
19th Hole Specials 16
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 104
Forced Carries 69
Elevation Changes 54
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 74
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 64
Locals 52
Location is:
Worth the Drive 96
In the 'Burbs 45
Convenient to the City 17

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VinBrister
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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mpennica
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u105787217
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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cjrocha
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u894576832
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Some of the greens are spotty with some kind of fungus, pace of play was slow.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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4youngs
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

GŔEAT DAY OF GOLF

First time playing this course. Played with 3 others who had played here before and helped me navigate the 18 holes. Course was in great shape. Great price and finished in 4 hours. Will definitely come back. Only issue was never saw the drink cart once. Course might be missing some revenue there.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u894576832
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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rduke3105
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice track

My only complaint is that the bunkers are horrible. Packed dirt, No sand. Can’t play a normal bunker shot. With high lips you can’t slide a wedge under the ball. GET SOME SAND!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u894576832
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Spowellnis
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Surprise in SW Phoenix area

Very nice course. All the employees were great. Enjoyed our round.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u058697796
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Cart/communication issues

Cart had bald tires (player services wouldn’t change cart)then flat tire, no one would answer phone at number on score card…even reservations couldn’t get a hold of the Proshop and told me to try back, same results…finally called the bar (apparently they understand customer service…) two holes later the ranger gave us his cart

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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upsjn58
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

It is such a great course. Fairways and greens great. Sand traps totally suck, crusty dirt that had been groomed

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000008120308
Reviews 20
Recommended
Played

Estella

Once again Estella remains awesome .

The staff is super friendly and the course is fun challenging and scenic .

Even if you don’t play the back tees take a walk to the 18th tee box for an amazing view

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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chuan1
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Hot Deal value

I'm a cheapskate, so always looking for deals when playing solo while on work travel. This is a 5 star course for 3 star cost using Hot Deal. Challenging with lots of desert to carry off the tee, but I always bring lots of golf balls :). Worth the 1 hour drive for me!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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MikeKaz
Reviews 19
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u065771567
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u352651740
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

I booked the tee time online, received a confirmation and when i got to the course they had no record of me booking. They proshop person was friendly and got me out in a timely manner. The price paid for the green fee was too high for Course conditions. Some of the greens had bare spots on them. The greens were pretty beat up. For a greenbfee over $100 I would expect more.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u438805234
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Played this course before and really liked it. Had a foursome looking forward to playing again and was pretty disappointed. The main problem was literally no sand in the traps. Course has nice layout holes are pretty much different not a long course. Just couldn’t believe how bad of shape course and mainly the traps were really really bad

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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jan7193
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162476201
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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