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4.0
1520 Reviews (1520)
5 Stars
563
4 Stars
581
3 Stars
238
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
47
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
79.2%
Recommend this course
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3.9
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.2%
Recommend this course
90 out of 123 reviews
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4.1
223 Reviews (223)
5 Stars
88
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.9%
Recommend this course
176 out of 223 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6833 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.0

The Talking Stick Golf Club, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, offers two uniquely different courses that each offer many options according to your playing skill. The Piipaash course (previously known as South at Talking Stick Golf Club), with its tree-lined fairways and raised greens defended at the sides offers a more straightforward style of play than the O'odham Course (formerly known as North at Talking Stick Golf Club).

A round of golf on the Piipaash Course at the Talking Stick Golf Club kicks off on a par-4 hole that measures 405 yards from the Black tees. Three long par-5 holes ensures that power golfers will get their kicks, with the fifth hole coming in at 516 yards, the 1fourth measuring 541 and the 16th playing to 548. The round of golf concludes on a relatively shorter par 4 that measures 323 yards.

After a round of golf on the North Course at the Talking Stick Golf Club, head back to the Wildhorse Grille for drinks and a bite to eat.

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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
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
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

Reviews

4.0
1520 Reviews (1520)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 41
Patio Dining 22
Brunch 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 96
Undulating Greens 51
Plays Long 35
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 55
A Weekend Splurge 50
Locals 50
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 86
Convenient to the City 78
Near Local Attractions 41

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Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Typical resort course

Not sure we would play again.
The court sent was very flat not very interesting.

The court se was in good shape but we we weren’t overwhelmed with the layout.

Got it on a golf now hot deal. So glad we didn’t pay full price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Disappointed

We received an internet deal and were able to play the course for a very reasonable price...and maybe that is why the proshop was so flippant and unfreindly, but the boy at check in couldn't be bothered to greet us and came across as so entitled that we nearly bagged it before we started.
The starter was very nice and the course was in good shape but the pace was nearly 6 hours. On every hole except one we waited and on multiple holes there were two groups waiting while a third tee'd off.
For a "resort" the experience was terrible. AND they are completely under construction so you would think they would try to at least act appreciative of the patronage. It was disappointing and we will not be back nor will I recommend it as there are so many good to great courses in Scottsdale that appreciate the golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over rated

Spend some money on the course, not the club house!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The club house is under reconstruction. There was a college tournament going on the other course so crowded

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day!

Great layout, excellent driving and assistance from staff.
I would definitely re visit Talking Stick.
Loads of fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the course!

Even though they are under construction/renovation, it did not detract from the course itself. Challenging greens! Great pace of play an all around a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was well maintained

Overall pleasurable experience with the exception of pace of play. Prohibited me from finishing my round due to darkness!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It's ok

Course is pretty basic with no real character on a flat area with mostly desert trees on both sides of the fairway. Mountain views far away. Minimal bathroom access on the course, less than most and clubhouse is under construction with a temp one in place. No bottled water and hose water in water coolers on course in abundance. Beverage cart only.seen once in over 4 hours. Better courses in the valley for same price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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