Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
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3.7
3641 Reviews (3641)
5 Stars
1044
4 Stars
1519
3 Stars
642
2 Stars
255
1 Stars
181
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
73.6%
Recommend this course
2911 out of 3641 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.5
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
26
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
36.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 69 reviews
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3.5
312 Reviews (312)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
120
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.3%
Recommend this course
210 out of 312 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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3.7
3641 Reviews (3641)

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid for summer

Good value for the summer, pace of play was a little slow, greens super bumpy but playable

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens

Lovely day of golf .. challenging .. greens really fast .. too many water holes for me

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

greens aren't the best, no one repairs their pitch marks and some dead spots but overall enjoyable course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starfire

Extremely slow play today dampened our experience. Still it s a fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For the price, it’s fine

The course itself is outdated. Or needing updated.

Thin fairways and bumpy greens

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Starfire GC

Greens were receptive and rolled smooth. Course was in pretty good shape, a few wet spots in collection areas, a few dry patches elsewhere. Pace of play was slow on front 9 but ok overall. Good location and value

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/17/2025

Thank you for playing Starfire and taking the time to give us your 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 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Starfire, I’ll be back!

What a great value. I played the white tees and thought it was going to be so easy, but I made the right choice.

There was enough water, bunkers trees and hills to make this a really enjoyable outing.

Greens and fairways were in tip top shape.

Course layout was great

Tee boxes could use some work but still playable.

Pace of play was average

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good experience

From the bag boys to the youmg lady in the shop to Starter Dick, all were friendly and welcoming. Course in pretty good shape. A few tees are spotty. Greens are good despite players not repairing ball marks. Good value. Did not see a ranger or cart girl though. Pace of play was great. 2.5 hrs for 18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course for the money

Course is in very good condition. Good test of golf for average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 1
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 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Easy course that's well maintained & centrally located!

Nice friendly, well maintained golf course in the heart of Scottsdale.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/17/2025

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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