Scottsdale CC - The Championship: Aerial
Aerial view from The Championship Course at Scottsdale Country Club.
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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
236 Reviews (236)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
67
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
54.7%
Recommend this course
129 out of 236 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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

This place is a scam

Pouring rain in Scottsdale and still won’t refund my money for punter time. Pro shop boldly lying saying they are checking people in left and right during a rainstorm. stranded at WMPO can’t watch golf or play in pouring rain. Rain policy is a joke.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback. We apologize 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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just average

Course was not in great shape. Tee boxex were hard as rock, broke multiple tees trying to tee it up. Did not like the layout. Not nearly worth the $$$.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club and thank you for your feedback, we are always working to improve the experience.

We look forward to welcoming you out again soon!

- Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 18
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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable Starfire

The course was in great shape for the time of year but watch out for the water holes, especially on the Par 3’s as you might need some extra balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the review. We can relate to your new found appreciation for the way the water features surround our par 3's on the front 9.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
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 03/12/2024

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

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Starfire

My rating of Starfire course overall golfing condition 3.5

In general how I rate my golf courses:

Rating of 5 would be PGA course ground condition

Rating of 4 plush but a step down from 5 Rating

Rating of 3 nice course conditions

Rating of 2 decent but not very good grass for golfing

Rating of 1 is a goat farm, weeds in fairway bare spots

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and taking the time to give us your 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 5
Skill Advanced
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 120
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Water Obstacles, gotta love em?

First time playing, nice and green! Bunkers had ponding in most of them. Greens were on the complex side with difficult pin placements . People need to be encouraged to fill divots, even just waiting. Staff was very nice including the marshal. Lots of water hazards and homes so be attentive to your shots(wink wink). It’s a great course really and will play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/18/2024

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

We had some rain around the time you played so thank you for your patience on the bunker ponding.

We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Staff Very Friendly

Played at 9AM course was a little damp but dried out quickly. Fairways were in great shape greens rolled true. I was only in town for a couple days so I rented clubs everything was ready to go when I arrived. Friendly staff pace of play was great a little over 3 hours. Highly recommend for the money. Starter was a great guy and marshals on course were as well. Overall a great experience I would definitely play again. Course has so challenging holes as it wrapped through the houses but overall fairly open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/18/2024

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 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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