Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
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3.5
3747 Reviews (3747)
5 Stars
1062
4 Stars
1561
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
68.8%
Recommend this course
2984 out of 3747 reviews
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3.5
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.7%
Recommend this course
86 out of 120 reviews
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3.2
255 Reviews (255)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
43
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.4%
Recommend this course
149 out of 255 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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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
3747 Reviews (3747)

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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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard course

When I say hard course, I am not referring to difficulty. The course is in rough shape .Fairways are like hard pan and no one seems to repair their pitch marks on the greens. Play was very slow, waited on every hole. The paths are not clearly marked so plenty of confusion as to which direction you need to go. All in all, not a pleasant experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good for the Price

For golf at non-municipal course in the Valley, Starfire is fine. Challenging enough for most mid-to-high handicappers. Tee boxes, fairways and greens all a bit too dry, but consistent throughout. Almost never finish in under 4.5-4.75 hours because of pace of play.

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

Over priced and over booked

I understand trying to make money during high season and recoup money spent on course improvements but 8 min in between tee times is ridiculous. There were 3 foursomes lined up on hole 2!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

golf lover

The pace of play was very SLOW!! It took 2 and a half hours to play 9 holes.

I really feel badly in giving this a one star review, but the pace of play was that bad. It takes precedence over the other criteria for ;me.

The golf carts are unique....no windshields.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My opinion

I have played 3 times over the past few weeks and have yet to see a started at the 1st hole

A cart broke down in the foursome ahead of us and the died in one of our cart by the 9th hole.

Carts are dirty and need some love.

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

Awful condition for the money

Very disappointed in the condition of the course. Much of the course was dirt and mud. Even the overseeded areas we think and splotchy, especially around the greens on chips. Adding to the issue was paying $125 for a course this poor. The layout is nice, great location. The cost needs $1 or $2 mill dollars put into it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, not Great Course

Challenging holes and sprawling layout. Some fairways needed more grass and greens had a bunch of wear and tear. Enjoyable course close in to city so not a long trip to get there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This Course is Disappointing

I rated this course a 2 star because of the following:

Inconsistent greens, hard dirt sand traps, rock hard tee boxes, uninteresting course layout and golf carts that are dirty and old.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing Course

Very disappointed in the course conditions: dirt sand traps, greens were uneven and hard, and tee boxes were hard as rock.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant Surprise

The course is in good shape, interesting layout but several water challenges. Some reviews mentioned slow play but course was not busy this day. Only complaint is that cart guys did not provide any information about where to start play although I said we had not played the course before. Started on the 9-hole course which is in the midst of construction before realizing our mistake.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed With Course conditions

Sadly this course has gone down hill. The tee boxes were rock hard. The sand traps were just dirt. The greens were inconsistent.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

It’s an ok track. The course is a bit short at only 6100 from the tips but is fairly challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golfer Lady

I enjoyed playing the course and the staff was very friendly. My only issue is the carts...they are horrible. The one I had groaned loudly every time I turned the steering wheel and I miss that there is no windshield.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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