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
809 Reviews (809)
5 Stars
346
4 Stars
293
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
87.0%
Recommend this course
677 out of 809 reviews
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4.6
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.8%
Recommend this course
64 out of 69 reviews
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4.3
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.3%
Recommend this course
87 out of 102 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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Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham (North)
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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
809 Reviews (809)

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 3
Handicap 10-14
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3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Played Great during and after Storm

We teed off in torrential downpour! Course looked like it would flood. One hour into our round it stopped raining and the incredible drainage allowed for first class playing conditions. Fun and challenging course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

decent course for decent price

Pros: Price, good condition of course, good pace of play

Cons: No beverage cart, yardage markers not visible due to failure to trim grass, transition areas under repair or improvement, cart died

I play this course semi-regularly and it is reliably in decent shape,especially fairways and greens.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Hot deal!!!

$20 hot deal on a great course. Played the north course. Was hot out but the course was great to play. Pace of play was 4:30 and the beer cart girl came regularly. Def recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 96
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Talking Stick Oodam course

This course is in great shape for this time of year and is very picturesque. There are some challenges that require thought and shot placement. The greens are slightly unpredictable and the fairways are wide open. This course offers just the right amount t of challenge for the average golfer. I would reccomend playing it.

Aside from the course itself, players have to keep this course groomed by filling divots and ball Mark's on the greens as well as taking traps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time to play Talking Stick

Like both tracks, north and south. Played north this time which was in great shape. Caught a “cool” July morning which made the discounted summer round extra enjoyable. I steer away from this course in prime season due to $ but for $43 it was a bargain. Plenty of fairway on this course; good, challenging bunkers; greens are big and a bit undulated but fun. Strongly recommend Talking Stick. Great views of greater Phoenix mountain ranges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great pace of play

Tees off a little after 7am and finished before 11am , as a 4-some. All the groups ahead kept up the pace and allowed a sub 4 hour round. Course was in good shape and the greens were faster and smoother than the practice green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 211
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Talking Stick Resort Oodham

The course was in Excellent shape for the time of year. There were few people on the course so it went quite quickly, ie: 3 hours for 18 holes. The staff as always were courteous, friendly, and helpful. Went to the resort for the buffet and it was fabulous and well priced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 386
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Pay attention to the course layout map for #12

Finally got here after years of hearing about it. Reservation went off without a hitch, staff was attentive, beverage cart was there, course was in good shape. Greens quick enough to keep your attention. Bunkers were pretty good. Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thought I hit a perfect drive on 12 (at least for me) but I caught that little finger that reaches out to the right into the right side fairway and stuck it under the lip. Only play was sideways towards the OB, managed to save bogey. I'll be back

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

Not Fun

Slowest round of summer golf I have ever played in Arizona since I have lived here (1989). No ranger. Stacked 3 deep on tee boxes from hole 12 in. Greens are all cut at different lengths, very grainy. Not impressed. When I told personnel, they shruged it off and said "sorry". It took us 4 hours and 42 minutes. I only paid $20, but will not be going back. Disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for money

Talking stick has a $20 deal on right now, which is great! The course is great and staff are friendly. The only issues was that we only saw the drinks person once and the carts don’t have GPS even though the booking says they do. Otherwise, solid course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout but a near 5 hour round

Golf course itself is great although greens were a bit slow. The pace of play is horrible. It was not busy particularly just slow groups. Not sure why but there were no marshals on the course to keep things moving. There are no water hazards but plenty of sand.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely

1st timer. Excellent experience. Coming back for sure!! Course to me was in great shape. Coming back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Desert Dawg

Always a great course to play. Especially at summer rates.

Played with : a scratch, 2 Handi & 3 Handi. I';m a 18, should not have tried to keep up!! They we great guys even with me thrashing along.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Great condition, pretty wide fairways, with lots of bunkers along the sides. No water to speak of, plenty of desert surrounding. Greens were in good shape, recently sanded, but still true, and challenging. Got a great deal at $21 at 10am. Got to about 107°, but still great. Lots of water on the course, so you can stay hydrated. Restaurant offers great service and good food. Staff was excellent. I'm going back ASAP!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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