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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4.2
747 Reviews (747)
5 Stars
304
4 Stars
277
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
84.5%
Recommend this course
618 out of 747 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.4%
Recommend this course
26 out of 38 reviews
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4.2
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.7%
Recommend this course
85 out of 104 reviews
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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

4.2
747 Reviews (747)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pristine and picturesque but 5+ hours and too many loud, drunk groups

Course and facility are fabulous, but there was no enforcement around pace of play and more disappointing was the tolerance for several loud and over beveraged groups allowed to play a scramble on a Saturday. The lack of marshaling to limit these issues was disappointing as the 5+ hours and constant yelling are not even close to an acceptable or tolerable golf environment.

What should be a 5-5 rating gets big penalty points for lack of enforcing rules for others

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

North course is in great shape for so soon after over seeding

This is only the second time I have played the North course at Talking Stick.It seems much more challenging than the South course. Playing time was quite good considering it was cart path only. GPS on the carts would certainly speed up play

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Condition after overseed

For a Troon course, I am always happy how they maintain course and just coming off overseed, it is in great shape as always. However first time playing North course, I expected more of a challenge. Flat parkland course without much difficulty.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

if you like wide open fairways plush grass and moderately paced greens, this is a great find.

I played the North course and there really wasn't any particular hole that evoked strong memories. Nevertheless, it's a nice course with decent distance off the tees and during slow season, it was a good value.

I would probably play here again but it would be a while until I do so.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Course is in great summer shape. Greens are a bit shaggy but to expected this time of year. Played the North course which is my personal favorite of the two courses. Met some great people to round out the foursome. Was a very enjoyable round. Play it while the rates are low.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Generous fairways

The course is long but has generous fairways. It's definitely a course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very large fairways

Greens and fairways were very lush. Also very well marked and flags have prisums in them for your range finder.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Average value for the money

Nothing wows me about the course. Seems a little long No real signature holes or panoramic views that got my attention. The food and service was good in the restaurant.They had a good beer selection.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not impressed

Few holes are nice, but most are average to boring layouts. Not impressed.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Easy and flat course.

The course plays easy, straight, flat and without surprises. Easy to walk the course. Good practice facility. Very reasonable prices.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good condition, good layout.

This was my first time playing Talking Stick, and I played the North course. It is a nice layout and in very good condition. It had a number of long par 4's,especially on the back nine, which made it challenging for a not super long hitter, but it was fair and enjoyable, and the staff was all friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of room

I played the North course and was expecting a little bit more of a challenge for such an expensive course. A number of the holes seemed to be very similar. At one time we turned the cart around because we were sure that we had already played the hole. The course did not excite us. I will say that, besides a few green repairs, the couse was in great shape and the staff with nice, friendly, and helpful. Definitely not worth paying 'winter' rates Dec. thru Apri.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Layout

Course is a beautiful layout, staff is great, but the greens were in horrendous shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting Fairways in beautiful condition

Greens running bumpy and slow. Course maintained in pristine condition

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Staff

Course was in Great shape for August play. 18th green bad, all others in nice shape. Generous fairways and Great tee options to make your day enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice setup I like the north course.

Overall a great course. Some greens need to be addressed. I give it a C+

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It has good features, greens were not in good shape.

The greens on at least three holes were "patched" with pieces of sod. Green 18 on the North course was "unputtable". I have played this course a lot. This is the worst I have seen it. Poor greens!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better wait for the fall

For the 50.00 that I spent it was a poor value. Eagle Mountain, Copper Canyon and Whirlwind are better value. Half of the greens were in back shape. The practice putting green was closed.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best in AZ

I really enjoy playing Troon courses, especially Talking Stick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Talking Stick golf

The course was dealing with the rain that occurred several days before. There were still areas underwater. The course was in decent shape the greens were bumpy and slow, Overall the course is playable.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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