Scottsdale CC - The Championship: Aerial
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3.4
3784 Reviews (3784)
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
64.8%
Recommend this course
3006 out of 3784 reviews
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3.4
151 Reviews (151)
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
68.2%
Recommend this course
103 out of 151 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.1
237 Reviews (237)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
43
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
54.9%
Recommend this course
130 out of 237 reviews
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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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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
3784 Reviews (3784)

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

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Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played the greens but a lot of brown

I’m not sure it was because the lack of water or some kind of Disease, but the Fairways were in bad shape. Started at 7 AM and the play was slow, which was amazing for early morning. Staff super friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/22/2024

We are always working with our team to make sure we have quality course conditions and the friendliest service in The Valley. Your feedback is what motivates us to keep improving! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice

Always a great time here , the rangers and pro shop here really complete the experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2024

Thank you for your well thought out feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed our friendly team! Our team definitely knows how to create an experience for our golfers.

We look forward to having you back soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 352
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Course Playing OK

Course was feeling the AZ summer’s affect. Tee boxes were sparse with grass; some needed leveling and some needed water (difficulty in inserting tee). Fairways were struggling with bare patches, weeds (though cut), and dome places with over watering (mud). The sand traps were in good shape, as were the greens, rolling true, though a bit slow. Pace was great (very few of us on the course during the afternoon heat), particularly with me walking as a solo player. Value for the round was good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/22/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the review. Your feedback is what motivates us to get better.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2024

Thank you for the 5-star review and the Excellent comments on our categories!

We look forward to having you back out for another outstanding round at Starfire!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Player

I was forced to share the cart with another player. The all 3 players arrived at 7:10am were little impaired and soon the beverage cart arrived they were continued consume a lot of beer and hard alcohol. instead focused on golf they were constantly busy on the phones arguing with some people.

The pace of the play was treble. They were way too drunk to be on the golf course.

I noticed that some official from the office was just observing with one-time comments to me that we should speed up because we were 1 and half whole behind. I did not feel comfortable and stock to be driving perfect stranger. Worst experience ever. For sure I will never be playing at Star Fire and will share with experience at your golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/22/2024

Thank you for taking time to provide us with your feedback. We truly regret the experience you had with the other 3 golfers in the same tee time. At any golf course sometimes a pairing won't be a good fit but as you know many times you can make a great connection for life! We look forward to the opportunity for you to make a better connection during your next visit.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Great value - no extras like GPS and hard to find distance, but great for what it is, shorter course with a quick pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/22/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and taking the time to give us a 5-star review. Your comments are much appreciated, and I will share them with our team. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too expensive for the condition

First of all too expensive for the condition of the course second of all, it took us over five hours to play the course they put a party of 20 in front of us and the staff and Marshall had no clue never again!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/22/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.

We take speed of play seriously and make sure our course marshals and starters are continually working with our golfers on their pace. It looks as though we missed an opportunity, and we will continue to improve.

Thank you also, for your positive feedback on staff!

We hope to have you back for a better Starfire experience soon.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 301
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Good course conditions despite the summer heat

Friendly and helpful staff. Christy is one of the best beverage cart workers. The starter did a great job accommodating the golfers. Very fast 2 1/2 hour round.

Good course conditions for the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/31/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club! We’re excited you enjoyed your experience at Starfire Golf Club. We look forward to welcoming you back.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play was good, course was bare in many places. Greens were gret

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 08/31/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.

We take speed of play seriously and make sure our course marshals and starters are continually working with our golfers on their pace.

We hope to have you back for the Starfire experience again soon.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Rate During the Summer for an Average Course

The price was good and much of the course is in OK shape but there is plenty of weed and dirt where grass should be. Greens were in better shape that the fairways. 9 of the 18 holes have water hazards. 6 of the first 9 holes are water holes but on the second 9 holes there are only 3 water holes. Starfire is a links style course that is fun to play and for the $25 rate we play there once a week.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/31/2024

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

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always Great!

We golf at Starfire whenever possible. Staff is always fantastic. I had a great time with my son, which is always the best part.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/31/2024

Thank you for your well thought out feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed our friendly team! Our team definitely knows how to create an experience for our golfers.

We look forward to having you back soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slowly coming back

Most tee boxes are in rough shape, fairway are overgrown with weeds and patchy.....greens are pretty decent and roll quick.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/31/2024

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

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Way overpriced for the summer

Greens were in great condition and that was about it. Fairways were in awful condition as were some of the tee boxes. Charging that high of a rate for summer in AZ was ridiculous for the condition of the course. Could have played plenty of other places but wanted to try since I'd never been. I won't be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/31/2024

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Such a shame

Feel like the course gets the most out of the land they have to work with from a course design standpoint. Other than that, I don’t have many other positive things to say about the course.

I’ve been playing here for a couple years and I’ve just watched a general steady decline month over month. It’s obvious that management doesn’t put enough money into maintenance of the course. Tee boxes are in rough shape, fairways too. Greens are okay, but they’re hard to hit when you’re constantly hitting off of dry spots in the fairway or out of someone’s divot on the tee box.

They cram as many people out there as they possibly can, leading to backups all throughout the course. The price is outrageous most of the time for what you actually get. They can only get away with what they charge based on being in the heart of Scottsdale. I’d rather pay up for other Scottsdale courses or just go play in a different city. Probably on my top 3 worst courses in Scottsdale, which is a shame because the design really is awesome.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/31/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the valuable feedback. We are currently in the process of summer transition when the winter grasses recede from the heat and the summer Bermuda grass tries its best to grow in. This turf transition is not a smooth process and newer courses seem to transition better than Scottsdale’s older courses like Starfire that has been around since 1953. We thank you for your patience and review and we hope to see you back after overseed when we have excellent turf coverage.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

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