Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort

I just golfed the wildfire Faldo course.. It is a very challenging course... Bunker everywhere! If you like challenge this is the course. This course definitely play longer than most other course. Fairways and greens are kept well.

When I saw this course with hot deal pricing, I knew I had to snatch it up. Got to the course, checked in, and hit the range. My friend and I were paired with a two some, but it was the 3-some in front of us that started off slow.

No one ever got behind us, so it was a no rush type of day.

There are A LOT of bunkers, so be ready to be in them. The sand is great though so if you have an idea of what you are doing, you will be fine.

The course layout is a bit odd. My friend and I played the Blue tees, which was good for us, but some holes were either extremely long or extremely short (16th par four). I would recommend this course to anyone, but I would not pay more than $50 to play here.

Overall great and had a blast.

This course was in terrific shape....greens were true and reasonably well paced. fairways were excellent and the bunkers were nice soft sand. Just visited them too often as there are something like 100+ on the course. Great summer golf value as I found a Hot Deal.

Great course, much better than I thought it would be given that the land is so flat.

Love playing these gems for such a GOLFNOW hot deal. Greeted by friendly staff as we arrived. Excellent exchange with the pro shop staff. We were able to move up our tee time enabling us to play our round in a country club pace of 3 hrs. Don't forget to grab a ice cold towel at the starters area. Generous fairways off each tee made for a golfer friendly experience. The greens were protected by numerous bunkers making for challenging approach shots. Played in 100 degree temp so hydration is a must . Water on every other hole plus a personable cart girl offering other choices of drink and food.. If you forget to grab a scorecard she has them plus pencils. Course is in EXCELLENT CONDITION! After the round we stopped at Meritage for some ice cold drinks and tasty appetizers . A private course experience on a beer budget ! Why we love Summer golf in Phoenix.

Played Faldo from Championship tees as a single, grouped into a foursome, staff would not waive that even though ready 30 minutes early. Compliments tho for not forcing us all to combine carts, especially with hot weather & heavy smokers in the group.

The course is in great shape. Have played both this & the Palmer courses before- consider them "quasi" desert, resort courses, as the brush adjacent to the fairways has all been cleared. Even though there isn't much (if any) water in play at Wildfire, both Wildfire courses are remarkably similar to Kierland (with some water). Not especially memorable or difficult. Faldo got a bit carried away with some of the fairway and greenside bunkers- maybe a great golfer and analyst, but I wouldn't rush to play any more of his course designs. Hit the fairway 100% of time- one of my better drives was nearly dead center, 10-15 yards right of fairway bunker in left center on a par 5 that bends to the left, it drew slightly onto a hidden slope and into the bunker with a high lip (#11). Goofy design. The prices are kept high- even in shoulder season- since they try to sell memberships for $25k/$500 month and can't do that so well if they drop their prices like most Scottsdale courses do outside of high season.

The tee boxes and greens were in very good shape, though let grow long, so slower than expected. The practice facility is above average. Drink prices were very fair. Carts are high end- can go very fast- with GPS that read true.

The price was right, the course in excellent condition. We had an 8:15 tee time, showed up 30 minutes early to hit balls, but a member of the outside team felt it necessary for us to go to the first tee at least ten minutes ahead of our scheduled time. (Turns out the 8:05 time no showed and he was "keeping things on schedule".) Not a problem with keeping things moving, but we hurried to the first tee only to find a foursome just leaving the tee box. Classic case of hurry up and wait....However, once we mentioned this ordeal to the staff in the golf shop they assured us it would be addressed. Eric listened to our issue and said he speak with those outside.

Had some burnt up spots in the fairway. A lot of new sod being laid around the greens. Greens a little furry and slow. Bunkers could use some attention.

A great course that definitely provides a challenge. Beautiful desert scenery and a multitude of strategically placed bunkers made for a very fun round. Loved the course and will definitely return!

We play the Faldo course at Wildfire. The course was in good shape. The greens were nice a bit slow for my liking but not bad since they had a lot of rain the day before. The bunkers were easy to play from since the sand was firm, some bunkers were washed out from the rain. The fairways had been thatched it looked like but the were green.

Played in 105 degree sunshine. Lots of sand and challenging course. Great deal online. Staff was exceptional. Needed wet , cold towels-provided by the club, on the back nine. Bonus-scratch player joined our group. Amazing to play with someone who drives the ball 340 yards down the middle.

Course was in great shape except for the greens. Very very bumpy and inconsistent speed. With good greens this course would be fantastic.

Teed off early and once I got around 2 slow groups I finished in less that 3 hours.

Awesome course with PGA quality layout. Sand traps are plentiful and protect the greens at every hole. Fairways are big and bountiful, easy to stay inside the lines. Greens had just under gone airiation and were too bumpy to plan your putts with any high degree of success. Overall, beautiful course, fair degree of difficulty and friendly staff. Would have offered 5 stars if the greens had not been under maintenance. Looking forward to playing again.

Played here twice, truly enjoyable. Course is in excellent condition and has a great pace.

Tough but fair. Will play it again.

As many traps per square feet thank grass around the greens. Play the green, not the traps. Distance Clips helped me negotiate the course!

Make sure you practice your bunker game! You can't help but find 1 of the 108 on the course. Thanks Sr. Nick Faldo.

What a pleasure to play Perfect conditions great staff perfect conditions great greens, loved it!

Great setup and condition; other than a skinny bunker on 15, the course was manicured beautifully. Great speed and consistency on all greens!!!!