Starfire Golf Club - The King Course in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

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Last 6 Months
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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%

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2980 out of 3742 reviews

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3.5

115 Reviews (115)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

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Conditions

3.5

Value

3.4

Layout

3.8

Pace

3.3

Amenities

3.6

StaffFriendliness

4.1

71.3%

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82 out of 115 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.2

253 Reviews (253)

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4 Stars

3 Stars

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Conditions

3.0

Value

3.2

Layout

3.8

Pace

3.4

Amenities

3.5

StaffFriendliness

4.1

58.5%

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148 out of 253 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

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Scottsdale CC 18 (Starfire King 18)

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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

3.5

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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u840639162

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 5

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Comment

kdownton

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u173495166

Played On 02/06/2024

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

Edogrich

Played On 02/06/2024

Reviews 18

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

acoldwells

Played On 02/06/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

u314164744623

Played On 02/05/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

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

u840639162

Played On 01/29/2024

Reviews 5

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Comment

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groundpound

Played On 01/30/2024

Reviews 9

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

Mario7707236

Played On 02/03/2024

Reviews 48

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

u000005424495

Played On 02/03/2024

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

1.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Comment

dleberly

Played On 02/01/2024

Reviews 23

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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LanceBendiak

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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kdownton

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314160146283

Played On 01/31/2024

Reviews 114

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

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sbeall43

Played On 01/30/2024

Reviews 4

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

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James08

Played On 01/30/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

u000005381024

Played On 01/29/2024

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Cheeseferret02

Played On 01/30/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

3.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Fair

Layout Average

Friendliness Fair

Pace Poor

Amenities Fair

Comment

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

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FAQ

What is the address of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course?

Starfire Golf Club - The King Course is located at 11500 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, Maricopa County.

Is Starfire Golf Club - The King Course open to the public?

Yes, Starfire Golf Club - The King Course is open to the public.

What year did Starfire Golf Club - The King Course open?

Starfire Golf Club - The King Course was built in 1988.

Who designed Starfire Golf Club - The King Course?

Arnold Palmer (1988), Ed Seay and Robert Walker (1988) are the architects of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course.

What type of grass does Starfire Golf Club - The King Course have?

Starfire Golf Club - The King Course has Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course

The par of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course is 70.

What is the length of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course

The length of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course is 6106 yards.

What is the rating of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course

The rating of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course is 68.8.

What is the slope of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course

The slope of Starfire Golf Club - The King Course is 124.

What are the course conditions at Starfire Golf Club - The King Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Starfire Golf Club - The King Course are good.

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