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

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3.5

3749 Reviews (3749)

5 Stars

1062

4 Stars

1563

3 Stars

664

2 Stars

271

1 Stars

189

Conditions

3.3

Value

3.5

Layout

3.9

Friendliness

4.2

Pace

3.5

Amenities

3.7

69.0%

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3.5

122 Reviews (122)

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Conditions

3.5

Value

3.5

Layout

3.8

Pace

3.3

Amenities

3.6

StaffFriendliness

4.1

72.1%

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88 out of 122 reviews

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3.2

256 Reviews (256)

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Conditions

2.9

Value

3.2

Layout

3.7

Pace

3.4

Amenities

3.5

StaffFriendliness

4.1

58.6%

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150 out of 256 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

3749 Reviews (3749)

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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u314164658862

Played On 10/19/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 11/12/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review! Our entire Starfire team is looking forward to your next visit!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

u104093888

Played On 10/21/2023

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Previously Played

Great course

Great value, great layout and super friendly staff

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 11/12/2023

Thank you for your well thought out feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed our friendly team! Our staff definitely knows how to create an experience for our golfers.

We look forward to having you back soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

000004115063

Played On 10/25/2023

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Course

Still a bit rough due to overseed. Front way more difficult than back. Out early and played with two others. Under four hours.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 11/12/2023

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

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Andrew6134456

Played On 10/22/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

KGartley

Played On 10/23/2023

Reviews 25

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Good condition and pace of play

Course was just coming back from overseeding and had to use cartpath only on the front so took a little longer to play. Back nine was 90 degree rule and pace picked up. Greens were slow but true. Bunkers could use some improvement as sand was very heavy and compact.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 11/12/2023

Thank you so much for playing Starfire and thank you for the solid feedback! All year long Starfire is working hard to make the experience better for our golfers. Your feedback is what motivates us to keep getting better. We look forward to having you back soon!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

DaleCooper

Played On 10/16/2023

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Better Choices In Phoenix

I would suggest other courses that paya better and are less expensive.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Fair

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

StarfireGC

Commented on 11/12/2023

Thank you for giving Starfire Golf Club a try! We also appreciate your feedback. This feedback is what keeps us striving to get better.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

roy3376348

Played On 10/23/2023

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Robert4778285

Played On 10/21/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

StarfireGC

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

nplett

Played On 10/21/2023

Reviews 1

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.

Comment

StarfireGC

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

u104093888

Played On 10/21/2023

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

msegall

Played On 10/20/2023

Reviews 27

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

crostad

Played On 10/20/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

dpVNPbdluVVx170yMcaz

Played On 10/19/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

Larry6840281

Played On 10/19/2023

Reviews 4

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

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Garyah

Played On 10/17/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

u314164650340

Played On 10/18/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

u314163461772

Played On 10/02/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once every three months

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Dander05

Played On 10/11/2023

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

roy3376348

Played On 10/12/2023

Reviews 8

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u00000937500

Played On 10/12/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

StarfireGC

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

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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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