Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
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3.5
3753 Reviews (3753)
5 Stars
1062
4 Stars
1563
3 Stars
665
2 Stars
274
1 Stars
189
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
68.5%
Recommend this course
2986 out of 3753 reviews
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3.5
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
69.9%
Recommend this course
86 out of 123 reviews
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3.1
252 Reviews (252)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
42
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
57.5%
Recommend this course
145 out of 252 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
3753 Reviews (3753)

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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun quick course

While a bit bummed I wasn't aware the tee boxes were closed and temp tee boxes were about half way up. this course is always a good one to go to if you want a quick round or affordable option. I wouldn't compare it to the higher end courses but it's a great municipal styled course. it's as easy/hard as you make it but can virtually play from where ever the ball goes. The staff are extremely nice and professional

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 07/16/2023

We appreciate you playing Starfire and your feedback. It is our intention to inform all guests of the conditions before they play.

We have notices online and our staff is well briefed. Our apologies for missing an opportunity with you and your group.

Thank you for the well thought out feedback and we look forward to having you back out to play and you will get to appreciate all the completed summer projects to improve the golf course.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible experience. Not forthcoming about course renovations

We did not find out until we went to the first tee that every tee box on the course was closed, greens were aerated and temp tee boxes on fairway. We were charged full rate and no apologies. Rude marshall all over us about pace of play and there were NO people behind us. Crazy. Stay away.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
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Commented on 07/08/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club and thank you for your feedback.

As you noticed, this summer we have an entire tee complex renovation scheduled for our King Course. We are leveling all the tees and resurfacing with 419 Bermuda grass. We are excited to have improved teeing grounds for our golfers starting late-summer. We train our staff to keep our guests informed on the temporary tees and any other conditions a golfer might need to know about. We also make sure the notices are posted for our online/GolfNow bookings.

We pride ourselves in having some of the friendliest and most welcoming staff in town. It sounds like we missed an opportunity with your group. We will continue to work with our team to ensure every golfer comes in contact with a welcoming friendly team member.

Please feel free to reach out to me personally to discuss your experience further.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf 480-948-6000

Played On
Reviews 15
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Poor conditions

We came from Northern AZ (over 2 hours) to play golf and go to a baseball game. Played Starfire before, and liked the course. All the tee boxes were under repair and temporary tees moved way far forward. Par 3's were a joke. Course in poor condition. Practice green closed. Maybe I missed this, but it would have been nice to know the conditions. We would have chosen another course.

Very disappointing round of golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 07/08/2023

We appreciate you playing Starfire and your feedback. It is our intention to inform all guests of the rotation during our aerification and tee renovation process, by posting information on our website, notifications on internet booking and detailed information relayed over the phone. I apologize that we did not get this message to you.

We are always working to improve our communication and customer service, If you would have an opportunity, I would appreciate discussing this with you personally.

Thank you in advance for your time and we 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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not a good time to play, even if it’s cheap

Course is using temp tee boxes that are half the holes length which is whatever but the course is in bad shape too. Wanted to just leave about half way through cause it got pointless. I’m sure it’s a great course when it’s all set up and full length but for now not too great

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/08/2023

Thank you for taking the 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 with our necessary course maintenance projects. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the opportunity to make a better impression during your next visit.

Please feel free to reach out to me personally to discuss your experience.

Travis Fish, Director of Golf 480-948-6000

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course should not be open

Sent off on the executive course for 9 holes and then no tee boxes on the back nine. Paid for a full course and got to play half of one... kind of. They should've shut down until done.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/08/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club and thank you for your feedback.

We are continually working to improve our golfers’ experience and summertime is the popular time of year for most courses to do their renovations and improvements.

This summer we are leveling all the tees and resurfacing with 419 Bermuda grass. We are excited to have improved teeing grounds for our golfers starting late-summer. We train our staff to keep our guests informed on the temporary tees and any other conditions such as aerifying that a golfer will need to know about. We also make sure the notices are posted for our online/GolfNow bookings.

We look forward to welcoming you back out to experience the improvements!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/08/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club and thank you for your feedback.

We apologize the conditions were not up to your standards.

We are continually working to improve our golfers’ experience.

This summer we have an entire tee complex renovation scheduled. We will be leveling all the tee surfaces and resurfacing with an improved Bermudagrass. We are excited to have healthy and level teeing grounds for our golfers starting mid-summer.

We look forward to having you back to experience the improvements!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in terrible shape!!

Course is ALL riipped up! They should just close it while doing all these repairs.

If you weren't walking in muddy wet areas or water puddles .. you were walking in dirt !

I tried to give this another chance as we golfed here last year… it was literally the SAME.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/08/2023

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club and thank you for your feedback.

We are continually working to improve our golfers’ experience and summertime is the popular time of year for most courses to do their renovations and improvements.

As you noticed, this summer we have an entire tee complex renovation scheduled for our King Course. We are leveling all the tees and resurfacing with 419 Bermuda grass. We are excited to have improved teeing grounds for our golfers starting late-summer. We train our staff to keep our guests informed on the temporary tees and any other conditions a golfer might need to know about.

Thank you in advance for your time and we look forward to the opportunity to make a better impression during your next visit.

Please reach out to me to further discuss your experience.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

480-948-6000

Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Friendliness Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 07/08/2023

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 203
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Default User Avatar
Commented on 07/08/2023

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

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