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
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.0%
Recommend this course
63 out of 67 reviews
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4.3
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
64
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
85.1%
Recommend this course
86 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
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 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 17
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
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day of golf

The course is in great shape. The ball sits up nice and fairways are wide. The greens rolled true. It is a great resort course with wide fairways for players who want to hit driver a lot without too much risk. The only downside is that the back nine features 7 par 4s that seemed to have hazards at the same distances. It is a feel good course with plenty of opportunity to score

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/29/2016

Thank you for coming out and playing at Talking Stick! We are glad you enjoyed your round and we than you for the 4 Stars!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play talking stick

Pace of play was brutal over five hours to complete round waiting every shot. Course MARSHALL came around we talked with him about pace of play he stated would check it out . Two groups ahead of us had a five some he stated they were doing an on course instruction. Should not be scheduled mid-day Saturday . They held up all the groups behind them.if this

Was going to happen maybe we should have played at a reduced rate not full price

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/15/2016

We apologize for the slow pace of play and for your overall experience at Talking Stick. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make it up to you.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf trip 2016 AZ

Nice course flags can be seen from most tee boxes very windy when we played. every one quite nice those of you expecting to see a prestine vegas type course its not but it is good enjoyed my round would play again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 11/15/2016

We are glad that you enjoyed your round at Talking Stick. We hope to have you back the next time you are in the area!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Talking Stick North

Course just reopened so fairways long and greens slow. Pace of play was quick because of this. Lacked a bit of character compared to others in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/15/2016

Thank you for coming out and playing with us and for taking the time to leave feedback on the course.

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wide open course!

We played with a couple of teaching pros who were practicing for a tournament scheduled to begin the next day. Very friendly pairing! The staff we encountered were also extremely helpful. Definitely had fun and looking forward to playing here again. Only complaint was that it was HOT and there wasn't much shade/water on the course. Be sure to load up the cooler with water before heading out!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/25/2016

Glad to hear that you had fun out on the course and enjoyed your pairing! We look forward to having you back out on the course in the future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quick greens

Bring your putting game!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/12/2016

Thank you for coming out and playing and for the 5 Stars!

Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

great value for this time of year, staff very friendly, driving range was in great shape, putting green was closed due to reseed. North course was in great shape. Fairways plush, greens held the ball well and putted fast and true. Pace was incredibly fast as for a dessert course it was very forgiving to us east coast boys.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/12/2016

Thank you for coming out and playing. We are glad to see that you had a good time out on the course. We hope you will come out and see us soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bug Spray!

The course was in good shape and enjoyed the round. Almost got a lifetime of mosquito bites on the back nine. Brig some spray as the cart girl doesn't sell any. LOL.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/04/2016

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your round. Hope the mosquitos did not ruin your time out on the course! Hope to have you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great design for featureless desert

In town for business Hooked up with two locals and enjoyed the course and company

For a flat piece of desert the architecture is well done nice Bail out areas along side of most of the greens

Harold in the pro shop is great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/27/2016

Thank you for coming out and playing with us during your trip. Glad you were able to be paired with a good group. We hope the next time you are in town you will come back to see us!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert golf at its best

Well manicured course with some tricky holes but for the most part it plays very fair. Pure desert golf so fairways are wide and errant shots are penal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2016

Thank you for coming out and playing with us, and thank you for the 5 Stars. Happy to hear that you enjoyed your round, and hope you will come back to see us soon!

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