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4.6
1205 Reviews (1205)
5 Stars
732
4 Stars
364
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
93.5%
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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%
Recommend this course
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4.6
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
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52 out of 56 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 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, slow play

Course in great condition but pace of play is terrible

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very true and fast greens

Greens were in great shape - they rolled very true and fast - fairway in good condition but rough a little brown

Only complaint was no food at turn and beverage cart only stopped for us once per 9 holes

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Just "OK"

We had to play a combo of two different 9 hole courses which made it confusing with the handicaps. I should have been told by Golfnow.com that this was the days condition because I wouldn't have booked this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

well groomed

Played front Faldo and front Palmer as they were repairing the back nines after the LPGA.
great shape, fast but true greens. Sand is everywhere, especially on the Faldo and is very heavy and tough to blast through.
Course is in great shape, otherwise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

Golf course is in good condition and fun to play. However, the $30 Cobb salad with chicken, plus the overall unfriendliness of the staff, really take away from the course. I don't plan on returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

beautiful course

This was an amazing course. In great shape with fast true greens. The staff was very helpful even with the craziness of the LPGA tournament going on that weekend. Just an overall great experiance. Round went smooth with no waiting. Would definitely make the trip to play here again.worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Round

Even with the LPGA Tournament at this venue on this particular day, the staff was tremendous. Course was in great shape and the greens were fast and true with very few ball marks. Pace of play was great, never had to wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the Price for Sure

Nice track. Comfortable layout. Nice array of tees. We played the Championship and for us it was the correct choice. Couple of the tees were set back on the Tournament Tee location which made for some "monster par 4's" but the air is thin in the desert so we were still able to hit long irons into the greens. Challenging but fair. Condition was nearly perfect, but we played it 10 days before the LPGA event this year. ENJOY... Afternoon tee times made the price very attractive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fair Play

This is a straight-forward, moderately difficult course, with no water and little sand to challenge you. The greens are very firm, and hitiing your approach short and running it up is crucial. The greens will not accept flag hunting. It is in good condition, with wide fairways. It is an enjoyable if not particularly tough track.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Another great Palmer course

First time playing Wildfire. Always search out Palmer courses. Palmer courses are always challenging, but fair and fun.
Tee'd off at 2:30 and finished 18 paying the twilight rate of $99.Played from the Blue tees which was plenty of distance and just about right.
Overall course was in very good condition and greens rolled well.
Definitely want to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice desert course

nice desert course. good greens. bunkers could use a little more sand in them. would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Condition

Excellent greens. Rough was not over seeded and nonexistent. Fairways werein excellent condition. If you miss the fairway you end up on the desert because there was no rough to slow your ball. Hit 'em straight.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
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
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was in excellent condition

Totally enjoyed this course. Everything was top drawer. Would like to see a mix of tees that would make the course play around 6300 yrds. Second group off, went off as a twosome, had the course to ourselves & played in just over 3 hours plus had a great time with John from Minnesota.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Favorite course on my trip to Phoenix

I had a blast playing this course. The greens were excellent and putts rolled true. Great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not enough bang for the buck!!

This is the fifth course I've played while in the Phoenix area, and I would say this has been the poorest value .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Really nice golf experience-for all levels

Great day at Wildfire Golf Course--played the Palmer.

Course needs an additional directional sign or two to make sure you get to the right tee box--otherwise simple to get around.

Bunkers were challenging, but the hard packed sand lets you attack the fairway bunkers. Challenging greens, but not a killer--overall a nice design, and great looking course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Little pricey but a great round.

Great layout, target golf with fast challenging greens. Nice to see a course where the players take pride in course care.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great

Great day, great course and staff. great practice area for warming up prior.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First class golf resort!

The course is pristine with perfect greens. Enjoyed thoroughly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast greens

Great course. Greens were excellent. be careful to not drive through the fairway. Did eat or drink so no opinion.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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