Piipaash at Talking Stick GC - #12
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4.2
1881 Reviews (1881)
5 Stars
733
4 Stars
701
3 Stars
282
2 Stars
106
1 Stars
59
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
84.7%
Recommend this course
1511 out of 1881 reviews
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4.2
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.1%
Recommend this course
57 out of 67 reviews
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4.2
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.2%
Recommend this course
80 out of 95 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Piipaash course consistently impresses with fast greens, manicured fairways, and well-kept bunkers that reward focused play. Exceptionally friendly staff, a well-stocked driving range, and strong overall value make this a compelling booking.

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
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Reviews

4.2
1881 Reviews (1881)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 41
Patio Dining 23
Brunch 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 97
Undulating Greens 52
Plays Long 35
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 55
A Weekend Splurge 51
Locals 50
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 87
Convenient to the City 79
Near Local Attractions 42

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Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Day at golf course

Very slow pace of play. Greens extremely slow. Fairways not mowed

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast greens

Play was slow they shouldn't let elderly people on the course and the greens were very fast one pin placement should be considered illegal other than that great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Really enjoyed the round with my girlfriend. All around ole experience and the course was in amazing shape and the staff was top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overseeding excuse

Very disappointed the entire course was cart path only due to “overseeding”. You need a cart based on the layout, this rule made pace of play very slow. I truly don’t understand how a cart is any worse than me stepping all over the seedlings? Course was dry and no need for cart path only. Was paired up with a couple drunks who cared more about the cart girl than the game but not necessarily the fault of the course and pace of play was so slow due to their policy that drinking was almost necessary to pass the time. Starter was kind of a tool about it too so just relax and let us enjoy the game

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Loved this course!

The only bad thing I have to say about this course is that it was CPO the day we played it! Talking Stick is great and always a joy to play when we're in the area (if you can find it at the right price)! Will definitely play here again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cartpath only

On GolfPass, it did not refer to the cartpath only rule due to over seeding. Was informed going to arrived at golf course, didn’t wanna walk.

Conditions Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No carts off pathways

I would think a discount is in order when you can’t drive on the course due to reseeding that slows play way down. Not allowing us to finish the round. 90 degree rule would be easy to enforce and speed up play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scottsdale Trip

My wife had a conference so I was the plus one and picked Talking Stick. The GolfNow rate helped but knew it would be tough to get 18 in starting at 2:51pm. I arrived super early and used the range and putting green, both very nice. I spoke with Bob the Starter to let him know I was onsite and early. He paired me with a regular, Al, who was awesome and we went off the back. The local knowledge helped! We waited a minute or two at each whole so not too bad. Al left after nine and I joined a new twosome at 4pm. The pace of play showed dramatically and I played the last two holes in the dark. Never saw a Marshall. The course and greens were in great shape. Only downside was it was cart path only the entire way because they are still over seeding. I paid $75 I believe and it is worth it if you get 18 holes in. I shot a 89 and was overall happy with the experience. There are a ton of golf course choices but I would play this again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overseeding Came In Well

Course is in great shape after overseeding. Greens are firm and fast. Course has Marshalls making sure pace of play is maintained. Fun layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value, good shape

Played this course after overseed. Greens were stilll a little bumpy. Pace of played was very slow - we waited on virtually every shot; some of that could be blamed on the fact that we were playing “cart path only”. Staff were excellent and made it an overall very good experience. Would definitely recommend this course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Apparently this time of year you need to be prepared for cart path only.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible course setup and course attendant’s interaction

Overall a nice course and bar / restaurant staff were great.

Sadly really really poor experience with on course attendant. Pave of play is important, but being told to hurry up in a sub 4 hour round, cart path only, and senior tees often nearing 400 yards was sadly disappointing. If you are cart path only and have seniors you cannot expect them to play 3 hour rounds of golf with cart path -

Seriously poor course setup and attitude. We played ready golf but were chastised - don’t play here if it’s cart path - you get ZERO sympathy and total lack of golf knowledge from course Marshall.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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