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The Club at Starr Pass - Gambler/Pioneer

4.5
2728 Reviews (2728)
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4.5
2728 Reviews (2728)
5 Stars
1662
4 Stars
792
3 Stars
174
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
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91.9%
Recommend this course
2510 out of 2728 reviews
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4.7
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
68 out of 70 reviews
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4.6
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.6%
Recommend this course
88 out of 93 reviews
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Course Highlights
Starr Pass delivers a highly rated layout with elevation changes and accuracy demands that challenge and reward golfers of all skill levels. Delightful staff, strong amenities, and solid pace of play make this Tucson course an exceptional value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 73
Length 6951 yards
Slope 141
Rating 73.7

The Club at Starr Pass offers 27 holes of championship golf that have been host to legends such as Arnold Palmer and Phil Mickelson. The holes are divided into three nines that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. One of these combinations is Coyote/Roadrunner. Coyote is the club's signature course and while the Roadrunner nine might be the shortest, it has plenty of elevation changes. Both golf courses are carved from the scenic Tucson Mountains, providing golfers with a diverse landscape that is abundant with jackrabbits, quail, and deer. In addition to the three nines, there is also a double-loaded driving range and a practice area with putting and chipping greens.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 73 6951 yards 73.7 141
Black (W) 73 6760 yards 79.2 150
Black 73 6760 yards 72.3 137
Silver 73 6176 yards 69.7 130
Silver (W) 73 6176 yards 77.2 147
Blue 73 5690 yards 67.5 123
Blue (W) 73 5690 yards 75.2 142
Red (W) 73 5215 yards 70.9 130
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Gambler/Pioneer
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 73.7/141 380 450 450 398 510 204 436 203 489 3520 436 423 495 435 170 350 198 543 381 3431 6951
Black M: 72.3/137 354 426 440 393 506 198 409 176 480 3382 422 420 490 425 165 346 191 538 381 3378 6760
Silver M: 69.7/130 340 355 412 367 460 173 380 161 455 3103 402 372 480 318 160 325 138 502 376 3073 6176
Blue M: 67.5/123 W: 75.2/142 319 349 392 349 427 145 345 141 436 2903 359 349 437 300 125 300 100 458 359 2787 5690
Red W: 70.9/130 291 293 369 328 395 119 345 137 345 2622 363 328 415 274 115 266 96 419 317 2593 5215
Handicap 6 16 4 8 18 10 14 2 12 5 15 3 7 17 9 13 1 11
Par 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 36 4 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 8 14 2 12 16 6 18 4 10 7 13 1 11 15 5 17 3 9

Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1986) Arnold Palmer (2003) Ed Seay (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies 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, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.5
2728 Reviews (2728)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 95
Patio Dining 72
Brunch 43
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 164
Elevation Changes 153
Bunkers 127
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 154
Advanced Golfers 147
A Weekend Splurge 86
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 138
Convenient to the City 130
Worth the Drive 89

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U9NdGhh5jw7SBGUWhP1R
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Richwood5276
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162972373
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Amenities Excellent
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u314160573278
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

It’s always a treat and a pleasure to play Starr Pass….. Rattler & Coyote this day.

Each time we play golf here, we also play “wildlife bingo,” we have seen hogs, coyotes, deer, hawks, snakes and even a bobcat. Let’s not forget the great challenge Starr Pass presents,

See you again SP!!

Ryan “PARcheco”

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u586444377
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but...

Don't rent clubs or buy anything at the pro shop. Astronomical prices compared to green fees or the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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ifjimenez62
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart Path only

The person at the pro shop didn't indicate the course was deemed cart path only. I would have not played if I knew that fact. The staff was totally abhorrent in service. I was very shocked regarding this.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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zI6H2Nc12qTakcD5ZXX1
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164866021
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Reviews 2
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
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u000006141168
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Starr Pass is a star

Very nice course layout and excellent conditions of greens and fairways. Score better after playing it a time or two but very fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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U9NdGhh5jw7SBGUWhP1R
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Jacreyes
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Course

The fairways were beautiful, the tee boxes in great shape and the greens were in pristine shape. Great experience!!! They take great care of the grounds and their visitors!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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KevinGarrison
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162972373
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Amenities Excellent
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gjkruser
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Overseeing necessitated golf path only and affected course conditions. Would like to play it again when fairway and greens cut.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Mfgroove27
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track-In good shape

One 9 was closed-Coyote, but the other two are the best (Palmer, Rattler) although due to overseeding we were forced to drive out to the middle of the course. Excellent condition, especially for this time of year-would give it 5 stars except the greens were VERY slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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ucn2usme
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

A few of the tee shots have cactus or brush that you need to avoid to get to the fairway.

Lots of deer on the course, especially Rattler 9.

Didn't get to play Coyote due to overseeding.

Getting to Palmer 1 from the clubhouse required driving along the main road to the course. This was also the case when transitioning from Palmer 9 to Rattler 1.

The temps exceeded 100°F near noon. Uncommon for October.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u806768269
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions were poor...

Not sure what is going on, but course in very “iffy” condition :-(. Previously it is has been pretty good...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u1473673169
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Fairways, greens, and bunkers were mostly in good shape. A few of the greens were in repair mode, but not significant.

Pace of play was excellent (3.5 hour round) & staff were great.

Would recommend playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000004017781
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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u314159657970
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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