Piipaash at Talking Stick GC - #12
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4.2
1882 Reviews (1882)
5 Stars
733
4 Stars
702
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
1512 out of 1882 reviews
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4.3
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.5%
Recommend this course
54 out of 61 reviews
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4.2
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
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
1882 Reviews (1882)

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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

How slow is to slow

Took almost exactly five hours to play the round. Way too slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A lot of straight holes and fairway roll out

This is a fun course if you hit it mostly straight, no rough to speak of just desert to both sides of every hole. Nothing more than a lot of straight tee shots, nice green complexes with some subtle and some not so subtle undulations. Great pace of play at just under 3.5 hours for 18. Nice practice area. Would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Good course.

Had fun, no pressure from group behind us, and kept up with group in front of us. Price is a bit high in my humble opinion.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun day

Great day fun group the fairways were in great shape and rolled well. The greens were tough not holding so club up and play the hard pan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Golf Experience

Very nice course in excellent condition. We will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over priced

Very disappointed. 4.5 hrs and not one beer cart, terrible course conditions Tees and greens were hideous. Staff was nice and professional. Won’t be back

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Immaculate conditions & fast pace of play = Phenomenal round of golf!

Played the Od’Ham Course and it was in perfect condition, greens where amazing! Will definitely play again next time in Scottsdale!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Talking Stick Review

Talking Stick is a fun course and no real surprises. I did get a cart with an almost flat tire and the staff ran another cart to us on the 3rd hole. Our group got behind due to the cart change and at the 4th hole I got the ranger telling us to get a move on due to the foursome behind us complaining. I told the ranger about the cart situation and not sure he cared. I did feel the course experience was somewhat let's see how many golfers we can get on and off in the fast time.. Even with the cart drama we finished in about 3.5 hours and no reason for the ranger to single out our group. I would recommend this course, but unsure I play it again. Maybe slow play can be related to overbooking. My wife and I played five courses this week and this was the only course placing players on top of each other.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

We played well and had fun then had beers laughs

It was great we spent a smith load of money we’re loved the coarse but it was hot getting about too hot to play anymore

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Great course; fairways and greens in great shape; staff very friendly and accommodating; been golfing on this coiurse for years and have always enjoyed the experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play was only negative

Really enjoyed Pipaash course at Talking Stick. The gold/jade tee box combo is perfect for my game and thus found the fairways (which are in great shape) most of the time and the putts rolled true on the well manicured greens.

Range balls were pretty old, and they get beat hard in the AZ sun.

Staff was pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed breakfast in the restaurant before our round and a cold beer afterwards.

The only real negative was the round taking nearly 5 hours. I saw no evidence of a ranger trying to keep the pace of play moving and there were some bachelors party groups playing scramble which I think slowed everything thing down.

Will definitely play Talking Stick again , maybe the O’Odham course next.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course is in excellent shape yet somewhat challenging. Water on every other hole. Tee boxes are well taken care of. Fairways are forgiving. Bunkers had great sand. There are some challenging holes. Greens had a lot of slope and were quick. If you attacked the greens, the ball could run off. Food is great at the grille. No cart lady though. I’d highly recommend playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Glad We Played It!

Found a great hot deal on Golf Now and the course lived up to my expectations. Great shape, fair course in terms of difficulty, pace of play was great; staff was very friendly. Looking forward to playing it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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