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Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
1072
4 Stars
1578
3 Stars
684
2 Stars
283
1 Stars
201
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
17
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Friendly staff and an interesting layout with strategic water challenges keep regulars returning multiple times per month. Well-maintained fairways and consistent course conditions deliver quality rounds in central Scottsdale.
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 Championship Course
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 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 Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Best I’ve seen it
Starfire is in my neighbourhood so I’ve played it over the years occasionally. I thought this is the best I’ve seen it. It’s pretty short course but still demands some accuracy playing through the housing development. Conditions were great.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On 01/10/2025
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
GOOD GOLF, REASONABLE PRICE!
Finally found a very good golf course at a reasonable price in my new neighborhood in Scottsdale! Plenty long enough from the white tees for an aging (71.5) dude with a 9.5 index looking for good tees and fairways with better than average greens at a price that makes sense. Just a bit rough around the edges but overall, an excellent value for money! So many places charging well over $225 up to $550.00, a real ripoff (think TPC) on the golfing public! I’ll definitely return for more golf at Starfire!
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Great Escape for this Utah couple
We were pushed back about an hour on our initial tee time due to frost happening, we asked why this was a big deal, and they said they over seed the course, and driving/walking on frost hurts the course. It was worth the wait as the grass was AMAZING. The locals we golfed with were bundled up as it was really cold for them, but us Utah's were in shorts and a light jacket. Conditions were really nice and didnt have the dormant conditions off of fairways and greens that other courses have. We will definitely be playing this course again should we find ourselves back in Scottsdale.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Basic course Good shape great greens
I play everywhere in Scottsdale, so I get a round in here 2 or 3 times a year. Yesterday (1/20/25) the course was in as good a condition as I remember. Great overseed. Greens perfect, receptive but roll smooth and true. A few chopped up tee boxes, but you expect that with the volume of play this time of year. A few muddy spots at low points / near cart paths .. no big deal. All in all an average scottsdale course in good condition for a similar price of what you'll find at comparable courses nearby.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 01/19/2025
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
starfire
Good track and conditions. Greens were very good. Good layout, will be going back. ,
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Dry Conditions
Very dry conditions at Starfire King course. The tee boxes were almost concrete-hard. Course needs more water.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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
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