Talking Stick G.C. O'odham Course: #7 & #10
View from O'odham Course at Talking Stick G.C. - holes 7 and 10
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4.3
793 Reviews (793)
5 Stars
335
4 Stars
288
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
86.4%
Recommend this course
661 out of 793 reviews
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4.4
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
86.4%
Recommend this course
51 out of 59 reviews
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4.3
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.2%
Recommend this course
85 out of 101 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff, well-stocked pro shop, and reliable course conditions make this Scottsdale layout a consistently rewarding experience. Wide-open fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and smooth pace of play deliver strong value for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 70
Length 7133 yards
Slope 124
Rating 72.6

The Talking Stick Golf Club features two golf courses designed by the architecture team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who created distinct golf courses with enough choices to accommodate all levels of golfers. The golf club sits on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community reservation, a spot that provides the serenity necessary to endure a testing day of golf.

"Talking Stick's O'odham (formerly known as North Course) course, with its broad, angular holes rewards thoughtful play through the rise of its many options according to one's level of skill. Its low-profile, slightly crowned greens and close-cropped approaches encourage running as well as aerial assaults." -- Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw

The second hole is a par 5 that measures 552 yards from the Black tee and is one of two long holes, with the 17th being a par 5 that plays to 582 yards from the Black tees.

The 18th hole on the O'odham Course at the Talking Stick Golf Club is shorter, relatively speaking, a par 4 that measures 471 yards from the Black tees.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda/Perennial Rye Grass
Greens MiniVerde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Coore (1998) Ben Crenshaw (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No, rentals available
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared Shirts & No denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.3
793 Reviews (793)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 37
Undulating Greens 22
Plays Long 15
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 23
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 19
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 40
Convenient to the City 40
Near Local Attractions 16

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

EXCELLENT STAFF INSIDE AND OUT. ONLY COMMENT WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE GREENS A LITTLE FASTER THIS TIME OF THE YEAR SINCE THE WEATHER IS COOLER AND GRASS GROWS LESS STRESSED

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

5 hour rounds aren’t acceptable

Course was in ok condition. Greens will only hold a wedge everything else bounces off. Bunkers are pretty poor. Biggest complaint is pace of play. They pack this course to maximum capacity which is fine but the rangers need to manage that. We spoke with the rangers on 3 different occasions and they were aware of a group holding up the entire course and did nothing about it. They said “it is what it is.” Not sure how this is acceptable and isn’t it the rangers job to keep the pace of play moving????? Play elsewhere that cares about their guests experience not just the money grab.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice round at Talking Stick

Easy access from Scottsdale. Very nice amenities both on and off the course. Layout is not too difficult but there were several spots where the desert areas came into play. We will be back to play the south course too!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 220
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value, excellent amenities, friendly staff!

I have played several times at both courses (North and South) over the years and always enjoy the experience. The TeeOff/GolfNow rate of $80 worked well and even with teeing off at 12:51 we got our 18 holes in before it got too late to play. There used to be a lot of good deals at this course, but since Covid, you have to really search for a good price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Excellent Grounds Crew, course is in perfect condition. No wonder there are so many people who loose at Casinos, They have to have a Expensive Grounds crews to maintain this level of Excellence!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 444
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Pinehurst in the desert?

I’d been curious to see Coore & Crenshaw’s courses at this 36-hole facility for years, and my visit to O’odham managed to blow my high expectations away. The combination of the low-profile, convex and strategic design with ideal conditions – hot, dry, firm, fast – made for one of the best golf experiences I have had all year. The fact that I paid less than $60 for it was icing on the cake.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Flat but good

Played the north course. Right under 4 hours. Outr foursome never felt rushed. Good condition. Either in the fairway, a little short grass or then you’re in the desert. Overall was in good shape. Greens were a little sandy but I liked them. Use to playing at 6,500 feet. Took multiple holes to adjust. It was thanksgiving day so nothing open except the beer cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Desert Course

First course I played in the Phoenix area. Very memorable for its desert feel and great quality.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Experience

We had an amazing day for golf. The staff and facilities were great. We couldn't ask for a better course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent place

Enjoyed my time, friendly people that is willing to help and answer your questions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Conditions good after overseeding

Always a fun course. Grass came in well after overseeding. Would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No practice range warm up here between 1-3PM Mondays & Thursdays

Got to the course about an hour and a half early to warm up on the range, but they have scheduled maintenance as indicated in the Review Title. I expressed my disappointment to the Pro Shop clerk and he said he would reach out to golf now and let them know. In case that communication also does not occur, you have my alert. Practice balls were listed on your site at the time of booking, but obviously were not provided due to closure of the range.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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