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4.5
1221 Reviews (1221)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
92.2%
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1139 out of 1221 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
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25 out of 30 reviews
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4.5
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
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3 Stars
8
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.2%
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74 out of 83 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Desert
Par 71
Length 6846 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.3

Faldo Championship Course at the Wildfire Golf Club measures as long as 6,846 yards, depending on which tees you're shooting from, and lies on 174 acres and features some differences from the average desert-themed golf courses. Faldo offers abundant fairways, big bentgrass greens and tee boxes, as well as the golf course's neighboring mountains, century-old saguaro cacti and 106 sand bunkers - which remind golfers of Aussie sand-belt golf courses, which gives it a magnificent locale for golfers.

Wildfire Golf Club is much-feted: When the Faldo Championship Course opened, the Arizona Republic selected hole No. 2 among the valley's 18 best. The golf course received recognition among the 2006 Travel & Leisure Golf's "World's Best Golf Resorts" for family getaways and in the 2006 Conde Nast Traveler rundown of the "Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America." These are in addition to the Gold Tee Award from Meetings & Conventions Magazine.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nick Faldo (2002) Lee E. Schmidt (2002) Brian Curley (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Wildfire Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Available Facilities

Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis

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4.5
1221 Reviews (1221)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The beverage girl called it a day already?

Greens were pretty inconsistent, but we were forewarned from Golf-Now that the greens had just been aerated. Other than that the course was in great condition and really enjoyed how it played. We started around 330p and there wasn't a sole behind us (twilight in the AZ summer will do that). Kinda disappointing that the the beverage girl called it a day just as we started, but probably for the best as we stuck to water for the round. The bag drop staff was great and very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

wildfire

Course was in good shape for this time of year. The greens were slow due to being plugged. Give them another week and they will be good. Pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Faldo Like

Great course. Good times. Faldo Like. Bunkers Plenty.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course in good condition

Nice golf course in good condition. Many sand traps to
catch your ball if you miss a fairway .Desert rough was very challenging.Best to hit a 3 wood or long iron to avoid the rough if possible.The greens were in good shape as well as the driving range and putting practice areas.Overall,a good experience!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good challenge course

Very nice course layout. Many fairway bunkers.
But green is after overseeding then green was ruined for a while.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

One of my favorite courses in the Valley.

Fun and challenging course to play. It was in great summer time condition for Phoenix. Plenty of sand traps to avoid.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun challenge

Great course lots of challenges with deep bunkers everywhere, especially guarding the greens. There is a variety of tees to accommodate golfers of all levels although this is a course that would not be for novices. Loved the layout and the course, will definitely be back. The staff are excellent and very helpful. Highly recommend you try the Faldo course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were worst I have ever seem

Disappointed with the way the greens were. I get that they just aerated them but they never warned us when we called or checked in. There was no warning on golf now either which I find misleading. I will never return based on this experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The course was great shape and all staff were great and frendly

I had the greatest experience during my recent visit to the Wildfire Golf Course. All of the staff was great, especially Dave who worked in the Pro Shop. While driving to the golf course, I almost missed my turn and took the turn too sharp causing me to blow out a tire on the curb. I was barely able to drive my car into the golf course. I entered the Pro Shop with the intentions of cancelling my tee time since I would have to deal with the task of changing my tire. While in the Pro Shop, I had the pleasure of meeting Dave. He was so kind and offered to take care of my tire, stating "you just go ahead and have fun and play golf, we'll take care of your tire". I took him up on his offer. When I finished my game, I returned to find my tire changed. This type of service should be shared and commended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lawrence of Arabia

Faldo course in beautiful condition tee to green. Lots of sand, but very playable for any skill level. Great bargain this time of year. (July). Staff very friendly and helpful. Great experience.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 110
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Wildfire Faldo

Course was in good shape except for sand traps which were hard pan under 1/2" of sand.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Play it in the summer for good value.

I've played both Faldo and Palmer. The rates finally fall to decent value for the golf courses. Faldo is my favorite. Lays out nicely and LOTS of bunkers. Will be aerified 3 week of July. Well worth visiting if you haven't played here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Faldo course

The course has some summer wear on it but still good playing conditions. Greens are great and bunkers are soft.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, lots of sand !

The course, fairways and greens were in great shape ! Class establishment !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging ... a must play course

An excellent layout...challenging and very fair. Greens in great shape...true rolls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

great summer course

greens and fairways are in great condition even with the summer heat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Shape for middle of summer

Course is in great shape. Tee to green is solid and not patchy. Greens were receptive and rolled true. decently fast for the length they have to be kept to guard against the heat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Very lush and green, perfect fairways and greens that held while putting true. Tons of bunkers, which was the biggest challenge, but is well worth playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Wildfire Faldo

Faldo has a distinctive look to his courses. Many large and deep bunkers all very visible from the tee. Be prepared to use your sand game. Based on all the deep bunkers and the yardage for ladies, I would say this is not a woman friendly course. However it is in terrific shape and is visually beautiful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was surprisingly forgiving.

Not as tough as te Palmer course. Will definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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