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

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

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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Avg Rating

3.5

115 Reviews (115)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

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%

Recommend this course

148 out of 253 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

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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.

Reviewer Photos

DgpSYHkOWrmeYw84OZ3J

Played On 12/25/2023

Reviews 18

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great course very tough

First time playing here was pretty cool from the time you enter the club house area the range and the course itself is fantastic very challenging course with great views on the back.nine. if you cam get a chance to ever play this course it would be well worth it I was fortunate to get a $150 round on golf now for the round on Christmas day.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/20/2024

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 look forward to welcoming you back out from Canada again soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u000005031408

Played On 12/28/2023

Reviews 2

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

We would like to express our apologies if there was any inconvenience during your recent visit, and rest assured, we take this matter seriously.

Our dedicated team of course marshals and starters is consistently working towards maintaining an optimal pace of play for the enjoyment of all golfers. We recognize that there may have been an oversight in this regard during your visit, and we are committed to implementing improvements to prevent such occurrences in the future.

We truly value your feedback, and it serves as a catalyst for our ongoing efforts to enhance the overall experience at Starfire Golf Club. We sincerely hope that you will consider returning for another round of golf, allowing us the opportunity to showcase the exceptional standards that we strive to uphold.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to the privilege of welcoming you back for the Starfire experience.

seanz69

Played On 12/31/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

jwalks2

Played On 12/21/2023

Reviews 28

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

caridad0725

Played On 12/18/2023

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

u314164769905

Played On 12/28/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Poor tee sheet management = Greedy pricing

I've played this track several times and it was in pretty decent shape fairway wise. But the bunkers had almost no sand and no body raked them after being in them.

The greens were pocked marked from nobody fixing ball marks.

The starter told us that the nines were running at 2:20 meaning there was no way for our group to finish the round in daylight. Meaning we should have been charged twilight rate but were not.

Conditions Average

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Fairly Easy

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback. We apologize your experience was not up to par, but your feedback is what motivates us to get better.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u314164768553

Played On 12/27/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Fairly Easy

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u000004093924

Played On 12/27/2023

Reviews 40

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

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

We look forward to having you back out for another round soon.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

fabcar14

Played On 12/26/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Poor

Layout Fair

Friendliness Average

Pace Poor

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

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 an opportunity, and we will continue to improve.

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

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

JAM7A0

Played On 12/21/2023

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great condition and pace of play

Thought the course was in great shape for a winter round. Greens were firm and rolled nice. Tonight to hold greens as they were firm, rough was longer but not too penal. Overall a really nice course for the money.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.

We are so glad you enjoyed the Starfire experience!

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

jwalks2

Played On 12/21/2023

Reviews 28

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Fairly Easy

Comment

u000004713120

Played On 12/13/2023

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Extremely Easy

Comment

Jmosesball191

Played On 12/20/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Starfire worth playing

Staff was great and the course was in pretty good shape, considering it was raining the night before and in the morning. But, overall course played really good.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club!

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

GtYDIpgxBhuhFKzv5jFA

Played On 12/20/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nice course

Challenges the average golfer. Great condition.

Would play again

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club! We’re excited you enjoyed your experience at Starfire Golf Club. We look forward to welcoming you back.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

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Played On 12/19/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Golf Review

Outstanding course. Excellent pace of play and great value for the money paid. Need to work on having a beverage cart on the course.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.

We are so glad you enjoyed the Starfire experience!

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

u00002316837

Played On 12/13/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

ericaasen

Played On 12/12/2023

Reviews 81

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 1000 Contributor

First Time Playing

Good Course-Good Time

So overall, I would come back here. Staff in Pro Shop, cart loading staff, and Dick (first tee ambassador) were top notch. Course was in very good shape. Greens rolled slower than I thought they would. Position off tee is rewarded and some well planted trees obstruct approach. First off, played in just over three hours. Would play again, the bummer is cost of play for this time of year which is high.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

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

u000002357426

Played On 12/03/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

Roypetersjr

Played On 12/04/2023

Reviews 5

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to getting you back out here for another round.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

damartin98

Played On 12/12/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 01/09/2024

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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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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