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
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
18
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
84.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 66 reviews
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4.2
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.9%
Recommend this course
78 out of 93 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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Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash (South)
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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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very very disappointed

First of all, it says nothing on the website or when you book it that it is under construction. The golf clubhouse was on some fold out chairs and garbage picnic tables. They had the kitchen cooking out of a trailer and porta potties for us to use we seen the car girl once in 4 1/2 hours For $250 per player at $1000 round the layout and the condition of the course was equal to any of the Suncity courses I would definitely for this price never play this course again and by the time we got to the 17th hole. It was dark out and we weren’t able to finish , very very disappointed for what the website shows the course looks like and what it really looks like. I was very disappointed on top of having to sit in the parking lot with all the construction with their makeshift clubhouse.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course pretty open to rip drives and true greens

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

18 HOLES

GOOD COURSE, GOOD SHAPE. Starter was able to slip me as single out 1/2 earlier than my tee time thus I was able to play all 18 holes. Otherwise no way. They are remolding clubhouse so not good after golf amenities. The price of progress. Too pricy like all the courses in Arizona. This is peak time but since covid it always seems to be "peak time " of year.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Expected Incredible Course for the price

Was disappointed, quite over-priced for an average course in okay condition (and I paid a discounted price). The play was slow on the 2nd 9 holes too. Would only return if round was greatly discounted.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Range not stocked , A lot of goose droppings to avoid

Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average Course

Lots of construction going on, generally average midwestern type course at best.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

A great deal of construction in process. Temporary bathroom and pro shop, and eating facilities. Seems like the things should be mentioned, especially since they are going to be in this condition for more than a year. (based on an employee comment). Carts were in poor condition. As a policy, Golf Now should be highlighted where the carts are equipped with GPS.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent course but golf carts poop out!

The course is fine and would make for a fun round for most anyone. Challenging but not so much. Pace of play good but not perfect. Diversity of holes good but not great. However ... many of the golf carts don't have the juice to make for a complete round! I had to push my cart back to the clubhouse from the 15th hole. The battery had a little charge left so that helped. But we wouldn't have made it if I hadn't pushed the cart back! I want to say that I would definitely play the course again if I have the chance. But when I returned the cart, I got no considerations -- just the comment that this happens to many here! Very disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth it

Fairways were beat up in a lot of places and pretty much every green was full of divots and pock marks. To pay the December rate and have a blah layout combined with conditions and slow play I won’t be back. I’ve played many AZ courses when I visit and played better courses for the same or less money. Don’t waste your time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Beautifully maintained

Of the seven courses that we visited, this was the greenest. It is beautifully maintained. The fairways were very large and pace of play was regular. The staff were really friendly and organized. We would definitely return to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Cart path only seriously?

Not lazy, no pulls carts available so it's cart path only.

Very big fairways. 16,465 steps.

HAVE PULL CARTS AVAILABLE

Played a round in the morning at Desert Ridge and it was carts anywhere!

Someone from the crew needed to get out there and see that the course was not WET! Worst case 90 degree

Ruined the day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course. Will play again.

Course was in excellent condition. Greens rolled true and in great condition. Fairways were plush with very little damage. Tee boxes were in better condition than expected, I had no trouble finding a level surface to tee off of. Overall a great course and well worth the money.

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