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Starfire Golf Club - The King Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 70 | 6106 yards | 68.8 | 124 |
| Regular | 70 | 5597 yards | 66.9 | 114 |
| Middle | 70 | 5084 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
| Forward (W) | 70 | 4467 yards | 64.4 | 107 |
| 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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Photo submitted by u314160482323 on 08/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160482323 on 08/16/2025
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Photo submitted by danielyudkovitz on 05/18/2025
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Photo submitted by jkarpiak15 on 03/06/2025
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Photo submitted by u000001751995 on 02/08/2024
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Photo submitted by Scottfredx on 05/17/2023
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Photo submitted by redandy on 03/22/2023
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Photo submitted by redandy on 03/22/2023
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1st hole on King Course Photo submitted by pegfeltner on 02/25/2023
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Photo submitted by putterface22 on 02/07/2023
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One foursome just finished. One is on the green. Three foursomes waiting. Photo submitted by LeiboAZ on 02/04/2023
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An island green. It easy to run off into the water. Photo submitted by Larrydannenberg2 on 01/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u000006297270 on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000006297270 on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u314163557098 on 11/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008176810 on 04/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008176810 on 04/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u000008176810 on 04/02/2022
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Good layout! Photo submitted by Patti2968352 on 12/12/2020
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Nice facility! Photo submitted by Patti2968352 on 12/12/2020
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Hole #8 From the Tee Photo submitted by reillyzona on 09/26/2020
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Photo submitted by u000002060751 on 06/18/2020
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Ball washer Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 07/30/2017
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Photo submitted by JOEBEKE on 05/27/2017
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Photo submitted by Deni007 on 07/14/2014
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Photo submitted by Iangoeres on 11/10/2013
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As a pilot I loved these fully acrobatic bi- planes Photo submitted by A320Chuck on 11/03/2012
Just go to McCormick. Waste of money in the summer.
First, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Can’t say enough good things about them. The course is also generally the cheapest option in the area.
Ball machine has been frequently out of order on and off for about 2 years now; makes it very frustrating to frequently have to walk all the way to the clubhouse to buy balls before walking back to the range. Not sure why ownership refuses to find permanent solution.
The range is essentially a big sand bunker right now (May 2025) (see photo). Not sure if it’s seeding or what but feels disrespectful for golfers because it’s basically unusable.
Pace of play has gotten horrendous over the last year or two. Last time I played was the tipping point where there was a 4 group backup and 15-20 minute wait to tee off each hole. Eventually 2 groups quit to request a refund. Heavy backups have become the norm.
Summer gets worse too due to course conditions and jamming people on the course. 3 years ago I loved this course and while prices are still relatively low, it’s not that enjoyable anymore. I just go to McCormick now.
Pace of Play
Me and the two players I was paired with turned on to the tenth hole to find three foursomes on the hole. I turned to the parking lot!
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy so much of your experience was exceptional.
However, we're sorry to see the pace of play was not up to your expectation. 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
Rough shape
Like the layout, but man was it in rough condition, especially since the temps have been amazing. Driving range was the worst. No grass to hit off of, only sand. Greens were decent. Hope that they can figure out their maintenance issues because it will only get worse as the temps rise .
A message from the Owners:
Thank you for the well thought out review.
What you experienced is by design, and part of a $9m course renovation plan designed to completely transform Starfire for its 75th anniversary in December 2028. If you'd like to learn more about that $9m renovation, please see HERE.
When we bought Starfire in September 2024 we found the course didn't meet our quality standards. There are many, many steps to bringing the course back to where we need it to be, but the first is/was the elimination of all weeds, which must be done from April to September. That process leaves brown, bare spots where weeds once were while the bermuda base takes its time to grow back in. That is what you experienced.
Bermuda that's been choked out by rye grass and weeds for many years doesn't all come back in one season. So you can expect that next summer the course will look a lot better than this summer, but still won't be to our standard. And that we'll be at it again. Please consider that before you play here in the summer.
You will find that when we come out of overseed in mid-October Starfire will be a spectacular golf course. So feel free to come back and play then. But whenever you're here, know that what you see is the result of our effort to make the course as good as we can today while simultaneously making it better for tomorrow. Our job is to do that. Your job is to play golf. We wish you the best wherever you choose to do that.
Sincerely,
Swing First Golf owners and the Starfire Team
Nice coursr
Always a good visit to Starfire for the club golfer. The teeing areas on this visit were very poor but everything else was great v
Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback and patience as we work to make Starfire even better!
Travis Fish, Director of Golf
Always a Favorite
This is a wonderful course that never disappoints. Great Staff, Excellent Conditions, Good Carts. Will play again ASAP.
Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5-star review!
We are so happy you enjoyed the course and our great staff.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Travis Fish, Director of Golf
Played better, played worse
Greens were pretty good, fairways pretty good, anything off the fairway, not so good.
Pleasant staff and starter...may play again when in town.
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
Pace of play
Course layout and condition was good! Staff was friendly! Pace of play was very long though. They pack as many tee times in as they possibly can, we had 4 groups on hole 2. Backed up all day. I would rather pay more for a tee time than play a cheap round that takes all day
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy so much of your experience was exceptional.
However, we're sorry to see the pace of play was not up to your expectation. 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
Staff was awesome
Every interaction I had with the staff from the beginning to the end was enjoyable. Very friendly. I enjoyed my 75 (from the whites) for sure! Thank you.
Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club! We are so happy to hear our wonderful facility exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back.
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf
Solid for summer
Good value for the summer, pace of play was a little slow, greens super bumpy but playable
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 again soon!
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf
OK for the price
I haven’t played Starfire in a few years but for a “resort” type course I was surprised that you have to pay for range balls, no GPS on the cart & no on course service Tee time was on Tuesday @ 12:30. Pace of play was 4:15 but felt like 5 hours
The winter rye is fading. All in all not bad if you can find a deal
Thank you for the feedback! It gives us an idea of the areas we can improve on. Glad you played in 3 hrs. and 45 min. . . . So sorry it felt like 5 hours though . . Weird!
We hope to have you back out soon!
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf
Fast greens
Lovely day of golf .. challenging .. greens really fast .. too many water holes for me
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 again soon!
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf
Enjoyable
greens aren't the best, no one repairs their pitch marks and some dead spots but overall enjoyable course
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. We'll get after those pesky golfers that don't fix their ball marks!!
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf
Will not be returning
This is my 3rd time playing here. It’s mainly kids under 18 that are too young to drive a cart so it’s consistently backed up and moving slow. The carts are jankey and feel like they’re falling apart. The greens are also like cement and burned out. Not worth it, even for the cheaper rates.
Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear your experience was not up to par, but your feedback is what motivates us to get better.
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf
For the price, it’s fine
The course itself is outdated. Or needing updated.
Thin fairways and bumpy greens
A message from the Owners:
Thank you for the well thought out review.
What you experienced is by design, and part of a $9m course renovation plan designed to completely transform Starfire for its 75th anniversary in December 2028. If you'd like to learn more about that $9m renovation, please see HERE.
When we bought Starfire in September 2024 we found the course didn't meet our quality standards. There are many, many steps to bringing the course back to where we need it to be, but the first is/was the elimination of all weeds, which must be done from April to September. That process leaves brown, bare spots where weeds once were while the bermuda base takes its time to grow back in. That is what you experienced.
Bermuda that's been choked out by rye grass and weeds for many years doesn't all come back in one season. So you can expect that next summer the course will look a lot better than this summer, but still won't be to our standard. And that we'll be at it again. Please consider that before you play here in the summer.
You will find that when we come out of overseed in mid-October Starfire will be a spectacular golf course. So feel free to come back and play then. But whenever you're here, know that what you see is the result of our effort to make the course as good as we can today while simultaneously making it better for tomorrow. Our job is to do that. Your job is to play golf. We wish you the best wherever you choose to do that.
Sincerely,
Swing First Golf owners and the Starfire Team
Play this on weekdays
Check in good, got to starter he said front nine was around 2:15 with wedding group in front. After seeing last group had 8 some I called pro shop & reservations answered & tried to call pro shop but no answer! Red flag & no ranger to keep things going. Not very professional & it’s all about $$$$. Sad
We are continually working to improve our golfers’ experience.
We pride ourselves in having some of the friendliest and most welcoming staff in town.
However, 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.
We take this feedback seriously and I hope you can find some time to discuss your experience with me over a phone call.
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf
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Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear your experience was not up to par, but your feedback is what motivates us to get better.
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf