Piipaash at Talking Stick GC - #12
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4.3
1816 Reviews (1816)
5 Stars
697
4 Stars
683
3 Stars
277
2 Stars
104
1 Stars
55
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
85.1%
Recommend this course
1455 out of 1816 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.6%
Recommend this course
22 out of 28 reviews
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4.3
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.9%
Recommend this course
79 out of 93 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
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Reviews

4.3
1816 Reviews (1816)

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall very nice

We enjoyed it! The greens were a little hard and sandy but besides that no complaints. Would definitely play here again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 107
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Clubhouse Construction

We played the O’odham course. There is major construction on the clubhouse, check-in and bathrooms are trailers next to the parking lot. The major inconvenience is the first bathroom on the course is on the 12th hole.

The fairways were very lush, greens still recovering for aeration - a little slow and fuzzy. There is a big yardage gap for the forward tees. It would be nice to have a jade-rust combo.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Boring

So many of the holes played the same - distance, layout, hazards, etc. I can’t recall any hole that was memorable or unique because they were all so similar, with nothing special about any of them

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play different on back

The front side went well, but the last 7 holes took forever. We were playing as a fivesome!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 202
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course is in great condition and the clubhouse is under construction, so I am not penalizing on the rating as the temporary amenities accommodate. Staff is great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course. Definitely like the south course better than the north.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Hot day

Though the putting green was under repairs, the driving range is ideal for shirt and long practice hits.

The course itself is perfect. No complaints and a must see for the abide golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had a blast

Great track for all levels of play. Could use fresh sand in the bunkers. Very nice scenic views and the staff were great. Cart returns do not share tips so have to tip the bag drop as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Out of Town

I came to town 3 days prior to a celebration I was attending. Playing golf for 2 of those days was my plan. Much to my surprise Talking Sticks (2.5 miles) was my closes option. It was a very good coincidence. I made arrangements to practice one day and play the next. I had a very good round.

I was greeted by an abundance of 4 legged prairie rodents throughout my play and even saw a coyote searching for prey. I Never felt threatened by either.

It all made for a good day for me in the desert 🏜.

My eye allergy flared from the windv conditions and sand .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
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 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Must know before you go

Great course and layout. Greens were bumpy and should be in better shape in a couple of weeks. The disappointing part was there was no practice putting green available or chipping area. I booked on line and there was no disclosure online or at check in. I felt sorry for the starter having to deal with that all morning. I'm sure the greens and practice area will be improved shortly. Before playing again I'll ask first.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Talking Stick

Played here a few years ago and really enjoyed the course. Today was just as good, nice fairways, great pace of play, solid greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not good, especially for Scottsdale area

Course, especially greens, were in terrible condition. Being arated. Course was very flat but wet in many areas to the point it was very difficultnot to chunk your shot. I would not recommend this course, especially while they're under construction.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not Good!!

Have played this course many times, besides the club house remodel, course is in terrible condition,. Greens haven’t recovered from punching and no sand in sand traps..save your money until they figure it out!!

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