Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 70 | 7133 yards | 72.6 | 124 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 6510 yards | 75.6 | 127 |
| Gold | 70 | 6510 yards | 69.9 | 119 |
| Gold/Jade (W) | 70 | 5945 yards | 72.6 | 123 |
| Gold/Jade | 70 | 5945 yards | 67.0 | 116 |
| Jade (W) | 70 | 5532 yards | 70.0 | 116 |
| Jade | 70 | 5532 yards | 65.2 | 111 |
| Rust (W) | 70 | 4677 yards | 65.7 | 109 |
| Rust | 70 | 4677 yards | 61.4 | 105 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.6/124 | 394 | 552 | 450 | 433 | 391 | 223 | 457 | 153 | 446 | 3499 | 437 | 261 | 392 | 391 | 445 | 461 | 194 | 582 | 471 | 3634 | 7133 |
| Gold M: 69.9/119 W: 75.8/130 | 379 | 509 | 417 | 390 | 356 | 187 | 427 | 143 | 412 | 3220 | 390 | 217 | 358 | 356 | 410 | 425 | 161 | 534 | 439 | 3290 | 6510 |
| Gold/Jade M: 67.0/116 W: 72.6/123 | 379 | 509 | 375 | 337 | 356 | 147 | 325 | 118 | 331 | 2877 | 390 | 182 | 358 | 356 | 357 | 389 | 161 | 484 | 391 | 3068 | 5945 |
| Jade M: 65.2/111 W: 70.0/116 | 312 | 449 | 375 | 337 | 277 | 147 | 325 | 118 | 331 | 2671 | 353 | 182 | 245 | 316 | 357 | 389 | 144 | 484 | 391 | 2861 | 5532 |
| Rust M: 61.4/105 W: 66.4/110 | 235 | 393 | 326 | 280 | 277 | 147 | 259 | 118 | 331 | 2366 | 275 | 121 | 245 | 271 | 280 | 277 | 144 | 372 | 326 | 2311 | 4677 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2022 #5)
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Ericm92 on 03/27/2026
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Photo submitted by UEfwV8Z4RI3LAplQGGCt on 02/14/2026
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Photo submitted by UEfwV8Z4RI3LAplQGGCt on 02/14/2026
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Photo submitted by u000002896151 on 08/20/2025
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Photo submitted by u000002896151 on 08/20/2025
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Photo submitted by Dbyrne484 on 01/28/2025
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Photo submitted by Dbyrne484 on 01/28/2025
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Talking Stick (O'odham), hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Talking Stick (O'odham), hole 13 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Talking Stick (O'odham), hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Photo submitted by BubbaPrehoda on 10/04/2024
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Photo submitted by gg020272 on 07/23/2024
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Photo submitted by gg020272 on 07/23/2024
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12th fairway looking back from the green Photo submitted by jamesklapp on 06/27/2023
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Photo submitted by u000003769992 on 07/05/2020
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Photo submitted by aAGc9DX2S3GKNDrnpp5E on 01/09/2020
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Photo submitted by aAGc9DX2S3GKNDrnpp5E on 01/09/2020
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Photo submitted by aAGc9DX2S3GKNDrnpp5E on 01/09/2020
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Photo submitted by aAGc9DX2S3GKNDrnpp5E on 01/09/2020
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Photo submitted by aAGc9DX2S3GKNDrnpp5E on 01/09/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/02/2016
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/02/2016
Great value in Scottsdale
First time playing in Arizona, but avid golfer otherwise. This course was very easy and wide, yet a good design. In great condition on Tees, fairways, greens, clubhouse, etc. Best rolling greens that I've played on in years(especially for afternoon/twilight golf). Pretty mountains in the background. Highly recommend!
Great course for the money
Compared to the "big name courses" in Scottsdale this place has good value. Not quite as challenging but in beautiful shape. Fairways are manicured, loved the greens, excellent service. Much better than some of the biggies.
Fun course, pace of play an issue
Staff friendly, fair course, conditions good, bunkers need a little more sand, greens hard and fast. Pace of play was 5 hours, unacceptable!
Nice Course
Nice course and nice people. The greens were excellent. Would play again.
Very playable
The course layout was friendly, wide fairways and avoidable obstacles. Professional staff, on time start and grest pace of play.
Bring a Pillow
Checking in was a circus. No carts available, no direction to the practice range, thought range balls were included but they weren't. I got yelled at for hitting someone else's abandoned range balls and for being in the wrong area of the range! Nice way to get mentally prepared for a round. Slow, slow, slow play. Ranger was driving around but did nothing to get the slow groups moving. Balls don't roll true on the greens. Not going back again.
Not enough tee boxes
This course(North) needs two more tee boxes. They have no ladies tees and notenough distinction in tee lengths for seniors and average golfers.
Great Time at Desert Sands
My son from Milwaukee & I had a wonderful experience at Walking Stick. I would suggest anyone
that comes to this area should book a day of golf at
this place. Kent C Meyer
Let's Go To The Beach
It was our first time playing the North course at Talking Stick. My first impression as we drove up was "boring and flat". We come from the Prairies and I wanted a little more excitement to the round. I was pleasantly surprised and, yes, challenged. Yes, the course is flat, but the holes are long and lots of bunkers. I seemed to find these (as per my review title). There were also a few friendly coyotes along the way (looked like small horses). One even went up onto the green while the group behind us was putting. All in all it was a great day - some nice views and great pace of play.
Great Day @ Stick
Got late day tee time so wasn't sure we could finish. Pace was so good that we had no problem. Course in great shape!
A Cold day at the Icicle...I mean Stick
Really nice course , wide open , nice greens , a pleasure to play...hopefully next time it will be above freezing...
Very Slow Over 5 hours
Generally the course was OK, but we were held back about 3/4 hour with frost delay. Then, the second nine was terribly slow. The course marshals had gone home and we barely made it in with light. It was a disappointment.
Had a great time at a fun course the was in nice shape. Suggest they get a marshall to speed up play.
Course was cool till thugs made it hot!
All was going along fine until late in the round when the beers got working on all the groups around us and the noise level got unbearable. The tees and greens are close together on this course so you need to count on courtesy of others. Unfortunately this was the case. After complaining to the group behind us they took umbrage with our request and harassed us the rest of the round. The course was good greens fast and I played well. Just didn't like the carneval atmosphere.
Thank you so much for the feedback and we apoligize for the unpleasant experience. We will look into it.
Great Day on the course
From pulling up to the drop off and leaving the pick up area everything in between was spot on.
Fairways on the North course are some of the
widest and most forgiving I have ever played.
Greens were some of the fastest I have ever experienced, just kept on rollin. Everyone that we came in contact with (employees) were so nice, polite
and helpful. Made our day a special one. Will definitely come here next chance we are in town.
My wife and I thank you!
So happy that you and your wife had such a great experience at our course! We really do have such a great staff! We look forward to seeing the both of you again soon!
Super Slow
Met staff on 5 hole said play was slow and he said I will send ranger out right away. Never seen any one almost 5 hour round.
Talking Stick Stay & Play Package
Arizona Golf Grind Package
Arizona Golf Grind Package
We are always trying to find that sweet spot when regulating pace of play. Thank you for the feedback!