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

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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%

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3.4

151 Reviews (151)

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Conditions

3.3

Value

3.4

Layout

3.9

Pace

3.3

Amenities

3.7

StaffFriendliness

4.0

68.2%

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103 out of 151 reviews

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3.1

236 Reviews (236)

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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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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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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 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

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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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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u314164793312

Played On 01/22/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Very nice course

Nice course and the lay out was great, it will challenge you though.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 02/18/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to having you back out again soon!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u000007140208

Played On 01/29/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Excellent value and excellent customer service

Staff was very friendly and attentive.. the group ahead of us was slow to start and the Marshall politely had them at a faster pace after 3 holes—- ended up finishing 50 minutes ahead and never felt rushed! Course conditions were very good and the greens ran true and smooth. Course requires some thought to your club selection as you can’t force a Driver on all your tee shots. Nice quiet community surrounding the golf course, just keep you tee shot in play on hole number one and out of the road !

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 02/18/2024

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the Starfire experience. Our golf course has been around since 1953 and we're happy to hear you found it still makes a golfer think through the shots. Our staff help make us outstanding too!

We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

dokzok

Played On 01/28/2024

Reviews 47

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u314164800092

Played On 01/26/2024

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Exceeded our expectations

Read lots of reviews before booking at Starfire. Most reviews were complaints and warnings. Our experience was great. Marshalls and staff were pleasant and professional. Course was in great shape for end of January. We'll be back for sure.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 02/18/2024

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

u811692111

Played On 01/24/2024

Reviews 3

Handicap 5-9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Cold weather

Used cart

Worth a play

Some nice , interesting holes.

A few holes play alongside a busy road but not too much of a problem.

Some of the other holes weave in between residential properties but overall an enjoyable round played at a good pace ( though we were first off )

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 02/18/2024

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the Starfire experience. Starfire has been here since 1953 and a lot has changed in the last 71 years for sure!

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

u392432338

Played On 01/19/2024

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u000001869381

Played On 01/26/2024

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/28/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5 star review.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

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Daryn808

Played On 01/26/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

u840639162

Played On 01/18/2024

Reviews 5

4.0

Verified Purchaser

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beymer56

Played On 01/24/2024

Reviews 17

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Slow greens

The greens were slow and bumpy which suspect was a result of the recent rainy weather. The water hazards were quite full. Fairways were very good. The course was fair but ii am not a big fan of courses where each hole is surrounded by homes. Just not a memorable course. It’s Ok for one time.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/28/2024

Thank you so much for playing Starfire and thank you for the review.

True, we do have a lovely neighborhood that surrounds us but who would have thought that when the course was built 71 years ago . . . a lot has changed in those years for sure!

We hope to welcome you back again soon when the rains let up.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u000001754489

Played On 01/24/2024

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course that winds through subdivisions. Very lush fairways and rough (Jan). Greens good - maybe thin )??) but I’m used to Midwest green turfs. They did putt true.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/28/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for taking time to leave a review.

You wouldn't know it but Starfire has been around since 1953 and we've seen the area grow up around us the last 71 years!

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

Albrittonjay

Played On 01/15/2024

Reviews 1

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Fairly Easy

Comment

u314164793312

Played On 01/22/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Course was well maintained and the staff was awesome

First time playing a course in Arizona and couldn’t have been happier with the course conditions and the weather I might add. Will definitely play it again next year.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/25/2024

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

Ryan5261563

Played On 01/20/2024

Reviews 11

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

The course was in perfect condition. We made it through 18 in 4 hours but we were the second off in the morning which helps. Rangers are friendly. My only critique would be the bunkers. They could use some more sand.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/25/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and the 5 star review!

We're so glad your experience at Starfire was exceptional and we appreciate the feedback on the bunkers. We use this feedback to continually improve the experience.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

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PhilAlibrandi

Played On 01/18/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u840639162

Played On 01/18/2024

Reviews 5

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Comment

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Played On 01/14/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Twice a year

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/20/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club and the 5 star review!

We are always working with our team to make sure we have quality course conditions and the friendliest service in The Valley. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

RGE9D847E293313C5B18

Played On 01/10/2024

Reviews 26

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Great Track

Even though there was a frost delay we got out at noon our scheduled tee time. Played in four hours. Always enjoy playing at Starfire. Definitely worth the money.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/20/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club and the 5 star review!

We recognize the hospitality of our team can make our golfers' experience.

We can proudly say our team makes Starfire a fun place to play and work.

We are so happy the pace of play was respectable for your round.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Starfire soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u314162836368

Played On 01/10/2024

Reviews 4

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Star Fire Sets Golf on Fire

Excellent course - extremely groomed, friendly staff, good pace and well worth it.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/20/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5 star review! We are also happy to see you enjoyed our Starfire team, the friendliest team in the Scottsdale area. We all look forward to having you back again soon!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u000002550450

Played On 01/08/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/20/2024

Thank you for the 5 star review! We are also happy to see you enjoyed our Starfire team, the friendliest team in the Scottsdale area. We all look forward to having you back again soon!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

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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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