Piipaash at Talking Stick GC - #12
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4.2
1862 Reviews (1862)
5 Stars
724
4 Stars
693
3 Stars
282
2 Stars
105
1 Stars
58
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
84.1%
Recommend this course
1494 out of 1862 reviews
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4.2
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.5%
Recommend this course
47 out of 57 reviews
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4.3
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.5%
Recommend this course
82 out of 97 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
1862 Reviews (1862)

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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4.0
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First Time Playing

Layout

Play the South course. Wide fairways, with the majority of the greens open to approach shots from the front. Not much undulation. Good course conditions burt greens were slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great day of Golf

the course was in nice shape. Some of the Tee boxes were a little rough, but the greens were immaculate and tolled true and fairways were perfect

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

DW from D/FW

It was really hot (104+) which affected my rating and course/greens. Staff was supper nice, including clubhouse restaurant. Better season choice would probably help a lot. Course was very busy which might have affected play time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

I like the easy layout. Greens were perfect. Great staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Luckily I got a deal

I have always wanted to play this course and was glad I got a very low priced deal which made it a good value for the money. However, I am writing this review based on the normal price of over $300 per round that is usually quoted when I go to try to play it. This course should charge no more than $75-$100 per round. The grass is dry and there is no sand in the bunkers. If I paid $300 or more, I would’ve been absolutely furious. Again, relatively speaking, I got a hot deal on Golf now so it was worth it. Otherwise, keep your $300+ and go to other courses. They need to wake up and smell the coffee.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really a great golf course

I had a wonderful round of golf at Talkingstick. Jeff right on time and played in just a few minutes under four hours, which is fabulous for a public layout. Of course was in great shape, the bunkers were fair, and they offered plenty of water with the heat.

I will definitely be back

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

Fun course, great condition

I got a hot deal so the round costed way less than normal. Classy clubhouse and grill. Course is in beautiful condition. I played the 5900 yard tees and it was very fair. My ONLY complaint were the greenside bunkers. They looked great but where NOT fluffy. They were crusty and hard. You'd think with a budget they must have that sandpros would be used daily to keep them fluffy.

I will return often though. 100% supper fun

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course - forgiving layout but long

The course was in good shape and the pace of play was fine about 4 hours. As most AZ courses are expensive during the peak spring season. I think it would be a better value around $150.

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

Layout a little boring

Though not much variation to the holes the conditions were great and a beautiful course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Played with my 15 yo son, we had a great time. Fairways, rough and greens all in excellent shape. Course is very open and forgiving. Nice practice facilities and staff were all first class. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
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 2
Skill Advanced
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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the worst experiences ever

From the start of the round till the end the threesome in front of us was extremely slow and drinking. No one ever came out to get them to play faster. When we checked in the clubhouse said we should have no issue with finishing but we only completed 16 holes. When we returned our carts in the dark the staff did not help with anything. Three people walking around and one person counting his money who refused to help and said the clubhouse was closed and there was nowhere to complain after I told him what happened. Extremely disappointing when you pay to golf a nice course and this is the experience you have

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fabulous

All 4 of us loved it. The fairways & greens are top notch. Staff is super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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