Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
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3.6
3663 Reviews (3663)
5 Stars
1049
4 Stars
1527
3 Stars
644
2 Stars
260
1 Stars
183
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
72.0%
Recommend this course
2926 out of 3663 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.0
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
57.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 61 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
285 Reviews (285)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
104
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
40
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
64.2%
Recommend this course
183 out of 285 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6106 yards
Slope 124
Rating 68.8
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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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3.6
3663 Reviews (3663)

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/07/2023

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
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Reservation got lost

We didn't get to play because the reservation with golf now somehow got lost even though I had the confirmation email. So we got to go experience a breakfast burrito and leave.

Course looked great. Would have been fun to play it.

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Commented on 11/07/2023

Thank you for coming out to Starfire to get your golf fix! We can't apologize enough for the very unfortunate experience you encountered.

Please reach out to me to discuss further.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

480-948-6000

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

It’s starts with the super friendly staff upon arrival and checking in to David the starter. Very welcoming and the bag boys actually thanked us for playing as did the rangers. The course is in super good condition. Well laid out. Room to spray your balls a bit left and right.

I am going back very soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/07/2023

Thank you for your well thought out feedback and thank you for the 5 star review! 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

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow hot day!

1/2 the course was cart path only that caused a tremendous backlog - we started approximately 25 minutes later than our original starting time . During overseeding to start groups every 8 minutes is a horrendous practice! As well as charging full high season rates! I’m one of those players that cleans his clubs after every shot- and declined the kind offer of the staff to wipe down my clubs only to be reminded that they depend on tips was not appreciated .

I’ve played here several times in the past- this was my final time!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Commented on 11/07/2023

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.

Please feel free to call me regarding your experience.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf 480-948-6000

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playing

Staff was very cordial. Course in pretty good shape. Greens a bit slow but understand reason

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/20/2023

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

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A nice meandering course.

I will be returning with my golf buddies before the end of the month. I'm sure they will enjoy it too! Greens were great shape except one with a few weeds, but cut properly, still some visible spots from the overseeding which is to be expected this time of year. Friendly employees and they let you know they appreciate you being there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club! We’re excited you enjoyed your experience at Starfire Golf Club and your feedback on the greens is what motivates us to get better. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

This course is great for camels

At 100 degrees it was at least good that some holes had water available to drink and the water was cold. However, we were told there'd be a refreshment cart available on the course and we only saw rangers. Heat stroke is real!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club!

We recognize the hospitality of our team can make our golfers' experience.

We can proudly say our team makes Starfire a fun place to play and work.

However, it looks like we missed an opportunity with your group.

We had some scheduling conflicts with our team that day. We are working with our entire staff to eliminate the chance of this reoccurring.

We hope you will give us another chance and we look forward to welcoming you back to Starfire soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not Worth the Money

Overseed is not established yet and the greens are terrible. At half the price you could justify playing there, but you will still be disappointed in the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/17/2023

Thank you for taking time to provide us with your feedback. We regret the conditions you experienced during your round at Starfire. Please be assured that we are working very hard to ensure top conditions. We will soon have the winter overseeding fully grown in. Like all the area courses, we will take time to get the overseed cut down to true playing heights.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the opportunity to make a better impression during your next visit.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf 480-948-6000

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Very nice course. I didn't give it 5 stars because it was recently out of overseed and the practice area was closed. Pace of play was slow too.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/17/2023

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. We are just out of overseed and the cart path only restrictions do create issues for a fast speed of play. It looks as though we missed an opportunity, and we will continue to improve.

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

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/12/2023

Thank you so much for the 5 star review!

We look forward to having you back out for another Starfire experience!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not a good day

Front 9 was in very bad shape. Back 9 was goog but I had to stay on the cart path only. I must have walked 4 miles! I never would have played there if they would have told be about the above before I booked the round.and showed up.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/12/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for taking time to give us some feedback.

We apologize we missed the opportunity to thoroughly notify and explain our overseeding period. Your feedback is what motivates us to get better.

After our overseeding process is complete, we hope to have you back for another round soon!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced for conditions

Way over priced for par 3 course. Condition of executive course was poor. Couldn’t even get tee into the ground on many of the tee boxes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/12/2023

Thank you for taking your time to provide us with your feedback. We regret the conditions you experienced during your round at Starfire. Please be assured that we are working very hard to ensure top conditions. The winter overseeding prep for the Mulligan 9 results in drier tees, fairways and roughs. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the opportunity to make a better impression during your next visit.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/12/2023

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 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Transparency

I wish they would have indicated that the course was shut down for over-seeding. We have 100s of rounds here. We are regulars.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 10/12/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback. We apologize you didn't get the overseeding notice. Your feedback is what motivates us to get better.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overseed special

Played the short 9 front and the King front due to overseeding.

Cart path only so we got our steps in. Course Marshall Ed was friendly and helpful . Pace was good . Got out early to beat the heat.

The down side of the early round wet over seeding provided lots of muddy balls.

We had a hole in one in the group so made the round memorable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/12/2023

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE HOLE IN ONE!!!!!

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

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