Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
View of the 9th hole from the King course at Starfire Golf Club
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3.5
3742 Reviews (3742)
5 Stars
1061
4 Stars
1559
3 Stars
662
2 Stars
271
1 Stars
189
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
68.6%
Recommend this course
2980 out of 3742 reviews
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3.5
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.3%
Recommend this course
82 out of 115 reviews
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3.2
254 Reviews (254)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.7%
Recommend this course
149 out of 254 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.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6106 yards
Slope 124
Rating 68.8
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Scottsdale CC 18 (Starfire King 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
3742 Reviews (3742)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 90
Patio Dining 80
Brunch 56
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 148
Bunkers 120
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 38

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Reviews 4
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 Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in excellent condition

Tee Time 8am and pace of play was excellent. The course condition was outstanding. Completed 18 holes in under 3 1/2 hours. The course was beautiful with green flowering shrubbery, palm trees and several ponds. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. This was about my 5th or 6th time here and the course was better than ever.

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

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Seriously- get a ranger on the course

The course conditions were great but the pace of play was ridiculous. There were at least two, if not three, groups waiting on most tee boxes. And foursomes apparently were allowed to split into twosomes which made the situation even worse. The final straw was reaching the 10th tee box and a group of teenage boys were there, having been purportedly sent by the starter to play nine because “the front is backed up”. On course staff apparently needs training. I do not recommend ever playing this course on a weekend

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

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 some opportunities, and we will continue to improve.

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

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

First time playing course, and I was blown away…beautiful course, pace of play sufficient. For a public course, maintenance was incredible.

Only negative I have is the tee boxes were rock hard, especially on front 9…if playing, be aware will probably snap some tees trying to tee it up.

Unfortunately I live about 35 miles away, so won’t play here much, but will get back!

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

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 finished a tee complex renovation this fall and now we will work on softening those tees.

We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course with challenging holes that can require length occasionally and driving accuracy often.

Only complaint was the tee boxes were like cement and you needed a hammer to put in a tee and if you did get it. In, you would break it.

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

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback and patience as we work to make Starfire even better by softening up our newly renovated tees!

We look forward to having you back out soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Starfire golf course

Course was in great shape. Tee boxes are a bit hard for sinking tees into the ground. Fairways are a bit tight but not impossible. Played as a three-some on a Tuesday afternoon around 3:00 pm and we never waited on a group in front of us nor were we pushed by any groups behind us. Very enjoyable late February afternoon of golf.

Conditions Good
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 5-star review!

We are so happy you enjoyed the course and our great staff. We will continue working on softening the newly leveled and sodded tees.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round and good pace

We played on a Saturday shortly after 2pm.

We were warned that we would not. finish 18 it pace was good and we played 17 and other twosome played 18. Enjoyable fun round.

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

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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 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
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Price

Be nice to have a discount for golfers that consistantly golf there

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

Thank you for your patronage and thank you for the review. We do offer a Loyalty Card program in season for the player that golfs a handful of times each month. Please feel free to contact our golf staff for more information.

We hope to see you out for more golf again soon!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

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