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
799 Reviews (799)
5 Stars
339
4 Stars
290
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
86.8%
Recommend this course
667 out of 799 reviews
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4.4
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.3%
Recommend this course
55 out of 63 reviews
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4.3
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.5%
Recommend this course
87 out of 103 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
799 Reviews (799)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

This course is in great condition. The fairway grass was so nice I didn't want to step on it. There is only a handful of courses that have grass like this, which is expected for a Troon course. Everyone working here is super friendly from the golf club drop off to the pro shop to the ranger to the guy who cleaned my clubs at the end of the round. I like this course so much I will be back to play many times over. The pro shop guy and girl hooked me up with a troon card which is a cool thing. After you spend $500 you get a free round at any Troon course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

wide fairways and well placed bunkers well maintained fairways

I was very pleased by the friendliness of the staff Many times at the higher end courses the staff acts like they could care less whether you play there or not. This is not the case at talking stick. From the guy who checks you in to the starters , the grounds crew and the marshalls were all super friendly and spent time shooting the breeze with you if so inclined.I also wanted to include Molly as being super nice. Overall a great experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very slow play

took us three hours to play the front nine and we quit after 13. The rangers kept saying they were speeding up play, but nothing sped up. The fairways were in great shape, the greens not bad for summer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but no signature holes

Course was in good shape for the summer months. Pace of play was perfect. The only hang up is the lack of a signature hole or two. Just a basic desert course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, is in good shape overall, greens a little rough but okay.

Good, played the north course several bunkers in play, mostly desert, no water in play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

top shelf golf course

as close to perfect as possilbe condition for summer time in the desert

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pace of play

It was slow play. we waiited on every shot the 2 groups in front us had players that should have been playing the jade tees, not the gold. Wish the Ranger would have stay with he group that was slowing us up to get them moving along.instead of asking them to pick it up.But none the less still one of the best courses in the valley and will continue to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Like it so much the first time we played it again the next day, considering how many courses we have to choose from I would say that's a huge positive

Would very much like to have played the south course but that was undergoing maintainance and not available. Would play that next visit if its open.
My husband loved the course nice and open and very well maintained.
Lack of a Marshall on Tuesday to keep the game flowing waited around a bit longer than we would have liked,but overall not a bad pace.
Better pace on Wednesday and the Marshall jay was very nice.
All staff are an asset to this course thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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