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The Club at Starr Pass - Palmer/Gambler

4.5
2719 Reviews (2719)
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4.5
2719 Reviews (2719)
5 Stars
1657
4 Stars
790
3 Stars
172
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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91.3%
Recommend this course
2501 out of 2719 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.8
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.0%
Recommend this course
65 out of 67 reviews
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4.6
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
97 out of 104 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 71
Length 6627 yards
Slope 140
Rating 72.0

Formerly known as The Club at Starr Pass - Roadrunner/Rattler and The Club at Starr Pass - Palmer/Rattler

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 71 6627 yards 72.0 140
Black 71 6331 yards 70.7 135
Silver 71 5754 yards 67.7 128
Blue (W) 71 5357 yards 72.2 142
Blue 71 5357 yards 66.2 121
Red (W) 71 4777 yards 67.5 127
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Palmer/Gambler
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: 72.0/140 199 413 223 391 194 347 451 556 333 3107 380 450 450 398 510 204 436 203 489 3520 6627
Black M: 70.7/135 178 401 200 361 174 323 445 540 327 2949 354 426 440 393 506 198 409 176 480 3382 6331
Silver M: 67.7/128 156 352 160 340 132 302 420 505 284 2651 340 355 412 367 460 173 380 161 455 3103 5754
Blue M: 66.2/121 W: 72.2/142 135 336 157 280 114 265 402 493 272 2454 319 349 392 349 427 145 345 141 436 2903 5357
Red W: 67.5/127 103 304 145 240 78 228 343 464 250 2155 291 293 369 328 395 119 345 137 345 2622 4777
Handicap 13 7 17 9 3 1 11 15 5 6 16 4 8 18 10 14 2 12
Par 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 34 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 36 70
Handicap (W) 11 9 15 7 3 1 13 17 5 12 14 6 4 2 18 8 16 10

Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif Eagle Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1986) Arnold Palmer (2003) Ed Seay (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.5
2719 Reviews (2719)

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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Cormac23
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jerrels
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging but fun course

While this course is very hilly most of the fairways and greens are somewhat forgiving. The course staff were all very helpful and accommodating. The course was busy but not overcrowded and we played in a little under 4 hours. Very good experience and would definitely do it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Beverley5667864
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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dcherni
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Course was in excellent condition. Beautiful views. Challenging as had to clear hazards in front of tee boxes! Would play again anytime!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000003069787
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is very challenging, with forced carries; be sure to play the correct tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u000003069787
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Mitchconz
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162721168
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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merlenunemaker
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play

We enjoyed the course and it was in good shape. However, it ended up being cart path only and neither the pro shop nor the starter told us. We found out when our cart died in the middle of the first fairway and told us we had to back out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Dan2097612
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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ldhale
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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stromo81
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not the old star pass!

The name changing to Palmer and moving some holes is a little confusing! The edges of the greens could use a little help!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u640617160
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ce terrain est un zoo

Absolument le terrain le plus sauvage et désertique de Tucson.

Les conditions sont excellentes. Seulement quelques patch sur les abords de quelques verts.

On a rencontré beaucoup de chevreuils, cochons, road ruiner, Cotton tail.

Un must à Tucson

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u159450961
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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drlucius
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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nevets79
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

Course is looking really good, soft receptive greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dkbuff86
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding Forced-Carry Golf!

What a track! If you don’t like the challenge of forced Carrie’s, pick somewhere else. Course conditions were outstanding, except they lost a star for the tee boxes. Not good, and several needed rolling to level out. But overall, a great day of golf! Can’t wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000002922521
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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javaspock
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

Amazing desert course, great conditions, amazing layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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nevets79
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great layout, course conditions were great. Greens were running at a nice speed. Starter was really nice.

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