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The Club at Starr Pass - Gambler/Pioneer

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4.4
2703 Reviews (2703)
5 Stars
1645
4 Stars
786
3 Stars
172
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
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90.6%
Recommend this course
2485 out of 2703 reviews
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4.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 reviews
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4.5
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.6%
Recommend this course
87 out of 94 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

4.4
2703 Reviews (2703)

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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prefon1
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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montanafasthorses
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Justin8681596
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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golfnutbt
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Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u314159905053
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Reviews 185
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Great layout, kong carries, fun and very well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u1473673169
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162499340
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u00000299932
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Reviews 3
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4.0
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Costly

Love the course but very high price to pay. Should bring back the Arizona Pass or discounted times in the morning

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u099255217
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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dan53
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Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love this course!

We enjoyed our day at Starr Pass despite the crazy wind we had when we started! The starters are great guys….really make you welcome! Love the layout and creative holes! Adjust your tee box play if it’s windy! Will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Smueller
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Thanksgiving

We played on Thanksgiving, there were not many golfers so pace of play was great. Fairways in great condition, challenging holes but fun to play.

Saw dear and javelinas !

Not from the area but would love to play again if back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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hkbrock
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Reviews 3
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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jebeler
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Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow Day

Slow day. If we would of known a tournament was going on, would of played elswhere.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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dan53
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Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Austin2901413
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Most beautiful course in Tucson

Was a gorgeous e course, but a little pricey. Still overall good bang for your buck.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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alfredjoos
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Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wildlife galore !!

It's like playing in a zoo. Look at pics. Great courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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mchurch95
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Reviews 3
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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u314160998238
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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cmacma777
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Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Great Track but play too slow

Love this course. Good condition and lay out. Very disappointed in management. No Marshal. 5 somes on course. 2 and a half hours to play back nine. 5 minute wait between shots. If they are going to charge the fees they charge they have to provide an effective Marshall.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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