Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

3.4

3818 Reviews (3818)

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

63.9%

Recommend this course

3016 out of 3818 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.3

156 Reviews (156)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.0

Value

3.3

Layout

3.7

Pace

3.3

Amenities

3.6

StaffFriendliness

4.0

58.3%

Recommend this course

91 out of 156 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.2

216 Reviews (216)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.0

Value

3.2

Layout

3.7

Pace

3.3

Amenities

3.5

StaffFriendliness

4.0

57.9%

Recommend this course

125 out of 216 reviews

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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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Satellite Layout

Tees

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

Track Rounds

Scorecard

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

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Course Details

Year Built 1988

Fairways Bermuda Grass

Greens Bermuda Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Arnold Palmer (1988) Ed Seay Robert Walker (1988)

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

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.4

3818 Reviews (3818)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 91

Patio Dining 80

Brunch 56

Course Challenges Include:

Water Hazards 148

Bunkers 121

Narrow Fairways 63

This course/club is great for:

Locals 127

Seniors 100

Playing Multiple Courses 70

This Course's Location is:

Convenient to the City 173

Near Local Attractions 45

In the 'Burbs 39

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

amg4real

Played On 12/04/2024

Reviews 3

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

CWEPPLER

Played On 12/03/2024

Reviews 44

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Wonderful afternoon at Starfire

We really enjoyed our Starfire experience on December 3, 2024. Course was in excellent condition and the staff were fantastic. Only drawback was pace of play, which was slow due to a tournament on the course ahead of us.

Stayed for the end of happy hour on the patio and service was excellent there too!

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 12/29/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club!

We are always working with our team to make sure we have quality course conditions and the friendliest service in The Valley and we will continue to work on our golfers' pace of play.

We hope to welcome you back again soon.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

paulheller

Played On 11/26/2024

Reviews 2

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

A very nice golf course. Plenty of water holes but not too difficult. The fairways were tight, the rough was a little high, and the greens were about a 10 on the Stimp meter.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 12/29/2024

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the Starfire experience. Our golf course is unique, fun and challenging and our staff help make us outstanding!

We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u314163596397

Played On 12/02/2024

Reviews 13

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Great Value

On vacation with my Wife and played some local Scottsdale courses. Orange Tree had terrible greens, Silverado was overpriced with muddy fairways… McCormick Ranch was good. But the best was Starfire. Great shape !

Great staff, good pace of play and good value.

Would play that again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Fairly Easy

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 12/29/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club! We are so happy to hear our wonderful facility exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u000003729514

Played On 11/26/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Not much variety

The course is pretty tight with houses (on many holes) lined on both sides. Greens were pretty good but there are some rough patches in the fairways

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 12/29/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear your experience was not up to par, but your feedback is what motivates us to get better.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

viMiBNrjGlz2CDOiPUbE

Played On 12/02/2024

Reviews 5

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great place to play

I loved playing this course. Beautiful layout and landscaping. Not a lot margin for error! Stay on the fairway! I’ll come back!

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 12/29/2024

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the Starfire experience. Our golf course is unique, fun and challenging and our staff help make us outstanding!

We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u3453850

Played On 11/30/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

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u314165769762

Played On 11/29/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Starffire

I like course layout but the over seeded grass was thin and a little bare in many spots. Also mostly soft mud under the thin grass which didn’t allow for crisp iron shots.

Conditions Poor

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 12/29/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback and patience as we work to make Starfire even better!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

vrN2WiI3SGNTxWG7Sk9Y

Played On 11/27/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

Mikaloff

Played On 11/27/2024

Reviews 4

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

davidyip4

Played On 11/20/2024

Reviews 50

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

paulheller

Played On 11/26/2024

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Cold weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

2igxhoqJ8ZfW4hu4lZ3p

Played On 11/19/2024

Reviews 2

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

1HPlWkGkhkpHi1VauO4g

Played On 11/24/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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mikekubas

Played On 11/25/2024

Reviews 4

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

NUekK9DYd2oqcWDcQW9C

Played On 11/25/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Comment

skipgosselin

Played On 11/23/2024

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

ljknowlton

Played On 11/23/2024

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

Sallymae

Played On 11/23/2024

Reviews 39

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Welcoming staff and a great track to play!

We appreciated being able to tee off a little early as a twosome, and were able to golf in well under 4 hours. Everyone, from the cart staff to the course assistants, treated us with hospitality, respect and humor!

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 12/29/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5-star review!

We are so happy you enjoyed the course and our great staff.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

theskytram

Played On 11/15/2024

Reviews 28

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course?

Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course is located at 11500 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, Maricopa County.

Is Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course open to the public?

Yes, Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course is open to the public.

What year did Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course open?

Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course was built in 1988.

Who designed Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course?

Arnold Palmer (1988), Ed Seay and Robert Walker (1988) are the architects of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course.

What type of grass does Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course have?

Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course has Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course

The par of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course is 70.

What is the length of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course

The length of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course is 6106 yards.

What is the rating of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course

The rating of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course is 68.8.

What is the slope of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course

The slope of Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course is 124.

What are the course conditions at Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Scottsdale Country Club - The Championship Course are good.

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