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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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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Amazing Course

A pure joy to play, manicured beyond your expectations! You have to hit well before the greens and bounce on, hard to hold for average golfer! Greens are perfect and fast!! 19th hole on the patio is a beautiful view. I would play this course again and again! Lots of sand no water but tricky. Well worth the money. Beverage cart came once so stock up when you can. Cold fresh water every other hole. GO PLAY

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect Day

From start to finish everything went smoothly.

The guys in. the pro shop were very friendly as was the starter. The fairways were in beautiful

shape as were most of the greens.

The course was busy but still moved pretty well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

WEEDS

The weeds were so VERY AGGRAVATING!!! They were 2 ft. I should have complained to know end.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Fairways are immaculate. Very nice staff and course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

cold windy day at talking stick

Haven't played it in a while. I'll be back. Great layout, challenging course, lots of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Let's tee off

Staff very friendly and helpful. Course was in good shape but a little overpriced for a basic layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and friendly staff.

Beautiful course, rate of play was perfect and the staff was awesome. Would recommend to anyone in the Phoenix area to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play and noisy

Over a 5 hour round. They let people ride that aren’t playing and play their music very loud.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Day

Course was in good shape.

Fairways had some very sparse sections where the ball was resting on hard ground.

Greens are very tricky. grain is a big factor, more than many other local courses.

Pace of play on the weekend was 2hours 45 minutes for the first nine holes.

Back nine time was better, but over 5 hours for the entire round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too much traffic

Course conditions were very good to excellent. As there was too much traffic,

at the back nine we were held up frequently so that it took us 2 1/2 hours to finish the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand& slopes

Southern course- mostly open fairways! Approach shots can be challenging depending on the angle in! Use the tools provided aka. Yardage book and local knowledge of the playing partners .greenside bunkers w/ pin positions will expose your “touch and/ or feel” with wayward approaches into and out of them! Thou, hitting you greens in regulation ? Then, putting will be the next task at hand! Super fun!!! Fast& True ! If your not illiterate? Can make some, never enough of course ! Focus is demanded! Think about hitting a bit less? It will find its way! Not just, talking the putts! Don’t let your eyes fool ya!? Course is a track to be reckoned !! Good stuff!! Give it a”shot” or “fore” over there at the Talking Stick

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

Course was in good show. Over an hour delay due to frost but that’s fine.

Two slow groups in front but course Marshall won’t speed them up or ask to let groups through. Had 5 groups on one hole.

Called clubhouse from the course too but no relief

Course was good but preferred the South course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice

The course was in great shape and the greens were nice and fast. They rolled out well. Play was slow as the three groups in front of us were having a bit too much fun and were very slow. Just one of those things.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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