Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
View of the 9th hole from the King course at Starfire Golf Club
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3.5
3704 Reviews (3704)
5 Stars
1054
4 Stars
1541
3 Stars
653
2 Stars
268
1 Stars
188
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
69.5%
Recommend this course
2951 out of 3704 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
68.7%
Recommend this course
57 out of 83 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
271 Reviews (271)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
61.6%
Recommend this course
167 out of 271 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6106 yards
Slope 124
Rating 68.8
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Scottsdale CC 18 formerly known as Starfire Golf Club 18
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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

3.5
3704 Reviews (3704)

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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

High Cost

High cost for the layout and course conditions. And then they have the gall to charge for range balls.

Pace of play was slow - over 4.5 hours on a weekday. Yet no one was out there managing it.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not good

The pace of play was 5 hours. No ranger on the course to keep things moving. No beverage cart person. It was 90 degrees out. Dirt and bare spots all over the rough area. They should refund my money. Very bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

s.l.o.w!!

1.The pace of play was very slow. Perhaps having a starter and ranger would be helpful?

2. The carts lack a windshield...for what purpose?

3.The young men working at outside services worked very hard trying to get the carts turned over.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair

The first y I ung man we talked to was very friendly and kind. The 2nd gentleman was kind of rude. The signage for how to get to the next holes were not very good and as we moved to the back 9, the people mowing were holding up play and it was very distracting.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

weekend golfer

The pace of play was perfect....4 hours and 10 minutes. We never had to wait. It was so nice to play at a pace that wasn't as slow as molasses in January!

The carts are unique...no windshield. Strange.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Going downhill

Lack of carts, range is basically dirt, no starter or course marshals. They are upgrading the 9 hole course, but it seems like they are not attending to the King 18.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Meh

Scorecard on cart was used. No sand on cart to fill divots.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Zero Management

Disappointing round of golf. After 4 hours and 45 minutes, I quit with still 3 holes to go. No captain, no sand in containers on carts, no call to tee announcements, no monitoring of teams teeing off., no signs on course for carts around greens, a total non management of play on course and no management or communication at starter, no starter. Won’t play again.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

16 Handi

Course is in transition - not being maintained very well. Price should reflect this

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard course

When I say hard course, I am not referring to difficulty. The course is in rough shape .Fairways are like hard pan and no one seems to repair their pitch marks on the greens. Play was very slow, waited on every hole. The paths are not clearly marked so plenty of confusion as to which direction you need to go. All in all, not a pleasant experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good for the Price

For golf at non-municipal course in the Valley, Starfire is fine. Challenging enough for most mid-to-high handicappers. Tee boxes, fairways and greens all a bit too dry, but consistent throughout. Almost never finish in under 4.5-4.75 hours because of pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over priced and over booked

I understand trying to make money during high season and recoup money spent on course improvements but 8 min in between tee times is ridiculous. There were 3 foursomes lined up on hole 2!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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