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4.6
1205 Reviews (1205)
5 Stars
732
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
19
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
94.1%
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1125 out of 1205 reviews
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4.3
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
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4.6
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.3%
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56 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Palmer course at Wildfire Golf Club consistently impresses with pristine fairways, fast true greens, and a varied layout that challenges every skill level. Marriott-caliber staff and smooth pace of play make this one of the most well-rounded golf experiences in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7145 yards
Slope 142
Rating 72.7

The Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and built in 1997. The par-72 golf course measures 7,145 yards from the tournament tees. "I enjoy designing golf courses that celebrate the sheer fun of golf," Palmer said about this course, "and Wildfire is exactly that."

The Bermuda grass Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club is one of two championship courses at the club. It features a GPS option that offers golfers detailed mapping of the Faldo and Palmer courses, precise yardages for tee shots and approach shots to the greens, and the chance to order breakfast and lunch from the golf cart. Additional features include communication with the golf shop, a CBS Sportsline ticker with all scores 24 hours a day, and the leader board for tournaments. Its sibling, the Faldo golf course, also features the system.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1997) Ed Seay

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Available Facilities

Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.6
1205 Reviews (1205)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Patio Dining 15
Brunch 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 74
Undulating Greens 51
Forced Carries 45
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 47
A Weekend Splurge 42
Locals 40
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 72
Convenient to the City 51
Worth the Drive 31

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Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun track

Was nice course to play! Some areas transitioning but greens were in great shape. Will come back and play again!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

One of my favorite facilities

Both courses at wildfire are excellent. The Palmer has more desert washes in play, while the Faldo has more bunkers. They are a bit pricey in the winter, so I only play when the rates come down

Palmer course conditions were excellent, and as always the staff was fantastic. I played with a couple that are members and the lady made a hole in one. That was exciting! We finished in just under 4hours snd had a very enjoyable day. I just wish it was closer to my place in Tempe and a little cheaper. Still an awesome place to play. It’s always busy, but the staff is always great. Go okay if you can get a rate that is acceptable to you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Round

Great course, staff and views. Can’t wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

I have been wanting to play courses like this for a long time, I've just not been able to afford to do so.

Truly enjoyed my round. Some challenging holes as well as some that "made you feel good about your abilities"

The staff was very friendly and let me get out a little earlier than my tee time and I breezed through the first 15 holes before I saw the twosome in front of me.

I'd love to have the opportunity to play here and the Faldo course again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palmer Course

I played from the blacks and it is a pretty tough course. A couple times driving off the blacks I only ended up about 30 to 40 yards in the fairway which is humbling, mind you those were 250+ yard drives. The greens are tricky but fun. For this course just being recently aerated it was still in pretty decent shape it was a pleasure to play there specially for the money

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great staffs

Great course, great staffs in Arizona

Our group 30 people played the Arnold Palmer course today.

Club Manager and staff members are excellent. It was great choice and we enjoyed playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 190
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty nice course

Easy to find, sort of confusing check in with somewhat hard to find pro shop, needs better signage, cart boys weren't really helpful since we were there for the first time and needed a little better direction, got put behind a group of novices in a best ball tourney and they were slow, but as luck would have it the best player assistant we have ever seen, Dave, moved us to the back nine and we basically had the course to ourselves and then played until we wanted to stop, good carts with customer friendly GPS, water buckets for our towels, water every other hole to drink, ice chest on the cart, tees nice , fairways the best we've seen, pretty nice layout that looks tighter than it plays, greens that putt smooth and pretty fast, bunkers had some sand, got a good rate on GolfNow, cuz couldn't afford regular rates , will hope to return in the off season again, one of the nicest courses that we have played

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wore pink shirt in honour of my Mom & Arnie

Great practise area to get your round started. Course was in excellent shape, surprising not many pitch marks so must players must care. Played the White / Blue combo at around 6300 yards, must have been the right tees as a 11 handicap who averages 225 off the tee, shot a 79. Always enjoy a course that makes you think about each shot, used most of my clubs in the bag.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Well maintained course

Our group started as a twosome, the course let us start on the back nine, so we flew playing the back nine in about an hour. I appreciate that, especially in the AZ heat. On the front we caught up with the foursomes. The course is well maintained, the greens roll true and traps are gravel free. The fairways are good, there are a few burned out spots which is typical in Az this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 134
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Palmer course at Wildfire

First time playing this course and was greatly impressed by the conditions from tee to green. Fairways were lush and green probably the best I have seen this year in the valley. Greens were smooth and fairly fast but unfortunately would not hold an approach shot. Sand was fair but still not a little gravel mix. Layout itself has many excellent holes and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Would recommend but only if one can get a deal since most of the year this course is a little overpriced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palmer at Wildfire

Always one of the best complexes in the Valley. Great layout. Great condition. Very good practice facilities as well. Especially great value this time of the year. Always a very enjoyable golf experience at Wildfire. Both courses are fun to play. Never have a preference for one course over the other - Palmer vs Faldo

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Palmer course.

Palmer Is one of my favorite course designers and he didn't disappoint. Course was in real good shape. Staff was out on the course working to keep the pace of play up. Couple of groups that were slow were suddenly gone after the front nine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really great place

Played the course on a Sunday morning. The course was packed but it moved along relatively well. Rangers were on top of everything and very friendly. Front desk staff even assisted us in evaluating other courses in the area. Greens were A+. Fairways ... never had to touch the ball.

We would go back in a heart beat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wildfire with ask

Played Palmer

Long or 3’s and 4’s

Marshal a little surly but otherwise great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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