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Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
1069
4 Stars
1570
3 Stars
676
2 Stars
276
1 Stars
193
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
44
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Starfire's challenging layout in the heart of Scottsdale consistently draws repeat players who appreciate its interesting design and competitive conditions. Friendly staff and reasonable pricing make it a compelling alternative to the pricier courses surrounding it.
About
Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6106 yards
Slope 124
Rating 68.8
Formerly known as Starfire Golf Club - The King Course.
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Scottsdale Country Club (Formerly Starfire)
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 70 | 6106 yards | 68.8 | 124 |
| Regular (W) | 70 | 5630 yards | 71.2 | 130 |
| Regular | 70 | 5630 yards | 66.9 | 114 |
| Middle | 70 | 5084 yards | 64.4 | 110 |
| Middle (W) | 70 | 5084 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
| Forward | 70 | 4467 yards | 61.2 | 102 |
| Forward (W) | 70 | 4467 yards | 64.6 | 107 |
Scorecard for The King
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer M: 68.8/124 | 559 | 188 | 421 | 144 | 349 | 498 | 400 | 203 | 504 | 3266 | 197 | 396 | 339 | 479 | 169 | 385 | 369 | 153 | 353 | 2840 | 6106 |
| Regular M: 66.9/114 W: 71.2/130 | 502 | 166 | 393 | 116 | 329 | 476 | 377 | 183 | 466 | 3008 | 178 | 369 | 319 | 453 | 145 | 368 | 321 | 130 | 339 | 2622 | 5630 |
| Middle M: 64.4/110 W: 68.0/119 | 451 | 143 | 355 | 94 | 309 | 436 | 354 | 145 | 437 | 2724 | 155 | 314 | 288 | 433 | 125 | 334 | 289 | 113 | 309 | 2360 | 5084 |
| Middle/Forward W: 66.4/111 | 451 | 143 | 355 | 94 | 284 | 390 | 339 | 117 | 370 | 2543 | 155 | 314 | 245 | 397 | 125 | 334 | 262 | 84 | 256 | 2172 | 4715 |
| Forward M: 61.2/102 W: 64.6/107 | 387 | 121 | 328 | 82 | 284 | 390 | 339 | 117 | 370 | 2418 | 111 | 278 | 245 | 397 | 113 | 303 | 262 | 84 | 256 | 2049 | 4467 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 |
Hot Deals at Scottsdale Country Club (Formerly Starfire)
Hot Deals at Scottsdale Country Club (Formerly Starfire)
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Course Details
Year Built 1988
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim
Food & Beverage
RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Reviews
3.4
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by larbue on 02/20/2026
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Photo submitted by u314160482323 on 08/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160482323 on 08/16/2025
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Photo submitted by danielyudkovitz on 05/18/2025
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Photo submitted by jkarpiak15 on 03/06/2025
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Photo submitted by u000001751995 on 02/08/2024
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Photo submitted by Scottfredx on 05/17/2023
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Photo submitted by redandy on 03/22/2023
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Photo submitted by redandy on 03/22/2023
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1st hole on King Course Photo submitted by pegfeltner on 02/25/2023
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Photo submitted by putterface22 on 02/07/2023
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One foursome just finished. One is on the green. Three foursomes waiting. Photo submitted by LeiboAZ on 02/04/2023
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An island green. It easy to run off into the water. Photo submitted by Larrydannenberg2 on 01/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u000006297270 on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000006297270 on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u314163557098 on 11/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008176810 on 04/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008176810 on 04/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008176810 on 04/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008176810 on 04/02/2022
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Good layout! Photo submitted by Patti2968352 on 12/12/2020
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Nice facility! Photo submitted by Patti2968352 on 12/12/2020
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Hole #8 From the Tee Photo submitted by reillyzona on 09/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Nbg9EYCrJJ3nxqkENaCu on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by e0EK35BLqqVxECACTbuW on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by e0EK35BLqqVxECACTbuW on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by e0EK35BLqqVxECACTbuW on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u000002060751 on 06/18/2020
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Ball washer Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 07/30/2017
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Photo submitted by JOEBEKE on 05/27/2017
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Photo submitted by Deni007 on 07/14/2014
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Photo submitted by Iangoeres on 11/10/2013
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As a pilot I loved these fully acrobatic bi- planes Photo submitted by A320Chuck on 11/03/2012
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 01/09/2025
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Golf course was in ideal condition. Greens nice and soft and fairways manicured.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Tee, Fairway and Greens were in very good condition.
Front 9 was very nice, back 9 was on the short side and an older design. Overall good experience.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Make sure to clear your schedule.
Had a great time at this course but be prepared that if it’s a busy day you will be out there for 5.5-6hrs as some holes will get pretty backed up to even 3-4 groups on the same hole especially the par 5’s. Course was in excellent condition and the price for the round made it tolerable but make sure your tee time is earlier than 1:30 or else there’s a possibility you won’t get the full 18 in the short days of the winter months.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Overpriced But in Good Shape
Not the best value for your buck, but still a decent course to play. Tee box upgrades are finished and are good but do not support the high price being asked. This is one course that is always better to play in warm weather when the price is reasonable. Plenty of parking, easy to get to and the restaurant is top notch.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Good course
It was my 1er time at the course and everything was fine but it could be so much better if someone had explained me where the range was, where to collect the car or just explain me the logistic. Other that that a Good experiencia
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Slow play, dirty Golf carts...
Over 4 1/2 hours to play this short course. Golf Carts where dirty. Front 9 in good conditions. Back nine greens bumpy and thin overseed - something went wrong when they overseeded. Will not play here again.
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
If you like green course is nice
The tee are to far apart walk. Staff was friendly and helpful. Course was in good condition. Pace of play was bad and some holes were quirky.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Golf Packages
Scottsdale North Swing Package
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and golf at Troon North Golf Club, Westin Kierland Golf Club, & Boulders Golf Club.
Scottsdale North Swing Package
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and golf at Troon North Golf Club, Westin Kierland Golf Club, & Boulders Golf Club.
Troon Trio Package
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and 3 rounds of golf at Troon North Golf Club - Pinnacle Course, Westin Kierland, and The Phoenician.
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and golf at Troon North Golf Club - Monument or Pinnacle Course, Westin Kierland, and The Phoenician.
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Stay & Play Package
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and golf at Kierland Golf Club, Troon North GC - Monument or Pinnacle Course, Boulders GC - South Course, and Talking Stick - Piipaash or O'odham Course.
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