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
779 Reviews (779)
5 Stars
327
4 Stars
284
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
86.3%
Recommend this course
648 out of 779 reviews
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4.4
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 52 reviews
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4.3
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.5%
Recommend this course
82 out of 97 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
779 Reviews (779)

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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

Nice course and nice people. The greens were excellent. Would play again.

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

Very playable

The course layout was friendly, wide fairways and avoidable obstacles. Professional staff, on time start and grest pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Had a great time at a fun course the was in nice shape. Suggest they get a marshall to speed up play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 01/26/2017

We are always trying to find that sweet spot when regulating pace of play. Thank you for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/25/2017

Thank you so much for the feedback and we apoligize for the unpleasant experience. We will look into it.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/27/2016

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!

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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