Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
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3.4
3758 Reviews (3758)
5 Stars
1063
4 Stars
1563
3 Stars
667
2 Stars
275
1 Stars
190
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
66.0%
Recommend this course
2989 out of 3758 reviews
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3.4
129 Reviews (129)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
69.8%
Recommend this course
90 out of 129 reviews
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3.1
237 Reviews (237)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
42
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.

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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

3.4
3758 Reviews (3758)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasantly surprised!

Last played about 10 years ago and had an unfavorable opinion of course conditions. It must be under new ownership or current owners have put a lot of money into it. Tees, fairways, greens and bunkers were in good condition. Excellent value for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in good shape and pace was great

We enjoyed our round at Starfire as the course was in good shape and pace of play made the round even more enjoyable. Service in the grill was not very good the waitress said they were very busy but there wasn't that many people dining. If that is the excuse management should have staffed accordingly. Everyone knows this time of year in AZ people come to visit and enjoy our weather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course overrated

First time playing this course and the last time. Course layout intertwines in Starfire subdivision. No signs indicating where the next tee box is. Terrible range facility - mostly dirt. The worst complaint was the tremendously slow play. Our group waited every tee box wondering what was the hold up. Were told that there were no starters or rangers on the course since the course decided they didn't need them. Got so fed up, quit the round after nine holes. Even though we played at a reduced rate, paying anything over $50 is a waste of your money.

The lack of concern by course management is very alarming. If I was not so upset, I would have asked for my money back. I believe that Golf Now should not even post this course on the website.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible management

Played 18 holes on the King Starfire course. Got behind two groups of young men celebrating a bachelor party. Took almost five hours to play. On Hole No. 5 they became an eight-some and took almost 25 minutes to finish the hole while getting drinks. Called the clubhouse and got little response from a marshall except for making the two groups split apart. On Hole No. 12 another two golfers golfers joined the four in fromt of us to make a six-some. Two of the golfers started wrestling on Hole No 15 so called the clubhouse and you get an answering service which called back and said he was sending someone out. Nobody from the golf course came out. The group in front of us finished as seven golfers each hitting two balls. Called the clubhouse the morning after and got an answering service which did not pick up. Horrible management with no response if you have a problem.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good challenge

Course played well, challenging with the water holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Starfire 18 Hote Course

Odd layout weaving through the residental areas - fariways lined with very dense housing is not very attractive - many holes are noisy along very busy main roads (Hayden, Cactus, Shea) - carts very dirty - no gps on carts - no ice cooler on carts - water bottle filler stations on course were not functioning.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
7
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The grass was hard and marginal even in the fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

$175 bucks to play a round, we were the first ones out and someone barely showed up to check us in. While the course is challenging, the conditions around the fairways is not great. Lots of bare ground, mud, and really not well maintained. For the price to play here at this time of the year, I’d expect the course to be in MUCH better shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
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 29
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 20
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
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