Piipaash at Talking Stick GC - #12
Piipaash at Talking Stick GC: View from #12
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4.2
1852 Reviews (1852)
5 Stars
716
4 Stars
692
3 Stars
281
2 Stars
105
1 Stars
58
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
84.3%
Recommend this course
1485 out of 1852 reviews
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4.1
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 50 reviews
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4.2
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.8%
Recommend this course
83 out of 99 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
1852 Reviews (1852)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course Oversold

We called Talking Stick in AM to book a mid afternoon tee time. From the onset the play was slow and we could see that there was a group on every hole. Ranger seemed to ignore this dilemma. Only communication we received from ranger was to insure cart was returned by 535 PM before darkness fell.

Halfway house was closed by time we reached in spite of starters representation that it would be open.

Course was in great shape but hard to enjoy when you had to wait to hit every shot. I believe the course was oversold and our experience could have been prevented

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Day at Talking Stick

Great round on the Piipash course. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Course was perfectly maintained - greens rolling nicely, bunkers in great shape, fairways perfectly manicured. The only downside is a somewhat flat layout and lack of variation among holes. Neither takes away from the enjoyment of the round. I will be back 100%!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time playing here, but definitely not the last.

This was our first time playing here, we played the Piipaash course. The staff was extremely friendly and the course was in great condition, maybe the best I’ve ever played.

I really liked the layout and it is surrounded byi some great natural terrain and the course was beautiful.

I try to play many different courses but this is one I’d love to come back and play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always enjoy playing here but with the amount of rain it was cart path only and the fairways were pretty sloppy, course should have reduced the green fees to reflect the overall course conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice wide fairways

Great course. Nice wide fairways. Pretty flat good for me who is a beginner golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Golfers should be made aware of (cartpath only)

Golfers should be made aware of (cartpath only) restriction when they attempt to schedule their tee time, Not after they arrive and begin to tee off😳 this makes it really tough for the senior golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Nice course, slow play, cart brokedown

Course was nice, didn’t say cart path only when booking, pace very slow and golf cart died twice and wasn’t even offered apology or partial refund

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good condition but pace a little sliw

Course was in good condition considering rain previous week . Pace of play was slower than usual with a group of eight in 2 groups ahead including some social golfers .

Ranger checked in on first few holes in front nine then never saw him

Greens in good condition but bunkers solid after rain

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Practice Facility closed

Was never told practice area was closed. Never got a email that it would closed. I always get there 1 hour early to loosen up and hit some balls and putt to get speed of the greens. Was told tough luck go wait at the sandwich shop Won’t play again there Pete

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a very good experience.

Course was in good condition even at the end of summer. Staff was very friendly in the shop and on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great time and great company

Second time playing this course and it didn't disappoint. It can be a little challenging from the gold and the greens were not easy to read. Played with another guy and eventually had two singles join us due to the slow play. For the most part the staff was great, though the starter was a little huffy and flustered. Pace of play was slower than usual for my liking, though a marshall was visible. All is all, a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 214
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 214
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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