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4.5
2721 Reviews (2721)
5 Stars
1659
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
91.4%
Recommend this course
2503 out of 2721 reviews
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4.8
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
54
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
97.1%
Recommend this course
67 out of 69 reviews
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4.6
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.2%
Recommend this course
96 out of 103 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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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
2721 Reviews (2721)

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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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
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
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Coyote/Palmer courses

Tee to Green course was Great. Fairways are in great shape. Bunkers looked nice, thank goodness I missed them all today. Greens rolled very nice. Only issue was repair marks on the greens, the Javelina like to burrow on the greens unfortunately. But still a course worth visiting. If 18 isn't enough they have 27. The views are 10/10. I didn't have time for some BBQ today but recommend the pulled pork sandwich.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Back Again

This is a return visit, last time was 25 years ago. Fun to play, the Palmer course is a bit difficult to start at. Overall it was a good trip.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

TUESDAY GOLF

BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE , SOME GREENS WERE CUT OUT , HARD TO PUTT.

THE STARTER GUY WAS VERY RUDE, FIRST TIME THERE, AND ALREADY ALMOST REGRETED PLAYING THERE, WE WERE IN TOWN FOR 2 DAYS AND HAD MANY OPTIONS.. HE HAS NO PLACE TALKING TO PAYING CUSTOMERS LIKE LITTLE CHILDREN.

OTHER THAN THAT --- WE PLAYED LIGHTS OUT !!! THANK YOU

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Spot

I have had friends that have played here. We wanted a quick AZ vacation. Very playable golf course. Interesting layout. Will be here for a couple of days.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A golf course ? A zoo ?

So many animals, deer families with small kids, sooo cute.

Even a coyote was watching us.....

The course is in very good condition.

We play every year around this time and we will be back for sure.

Annie & AJ

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Standing water in bunkers (how does this happen when it doesn’t rain?), water stations but no cups, many greens were rough around the edges (and yes, they did affect play), 4 1/2 round with the cart telling us we were 15-20 minutes behind schedule (yet we were constantly keeping up with the group ahead of us and never saw a ranger!). And in 18 holes we saw the beverage cart once.

For the price of admission, I think you could improve some things.

I’d rate this experience overall a 2.5.

There are better options for this price and lower.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Starr Pass

Great course. weather was great, upkeep is great. greens were pretty sanding for this round, but have had them perfect prior. pace was great.

clubhouse bar closed at 4p which wasn't great for an afternoon tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/13/2023

Thank you for your positive review and for highlighting the aspects of your experience at The Club at Starr Pass.

We appreciate your understanding regarding the greens, and we want to assure you that we continuously strive to provide the best playing conditions possible.

Your feedback regarding the clubhouse bar hours is duly noted, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We have since reviewed our operational hours to be open from 11:00am to 8:00pm every day.

Thank you for choosing our course, and we look forward to serving you again.

Director of Golf

The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time at Starr Pass

Love the layout. The greens need some time but should be phenomenal in a while. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course

Greens are still pretty new but fair. Course is in great shape, cart path only that day. Starters need some work on welcoming their quests. Not helpful, didn't inquire just assumed. Directions were vague about where to play the 2nd nine. Felt like we were a necessary inconvenience to them.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fresh winter rye grass

I love Starr Pass a gem of Southwest Tucson. Wonderful course layout, takes advantage of natural landscape, and had freshly reseeded winter rye.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/01/2023

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the golf course and found the conditions to be to your liking. We take great pride in maintaining the course and providing a top-notch experience for our players. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another round of golf in the future. Thanks again for your support!

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

101 degrees but still worth it.

Played Rattler and one other 9. Last year Rattler was not over seeded and the ball rolled forever. This time is was plush and very little carry. Key to enjoy is picking the correct tees and not being greedy. Great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/11/2023

Thank you for sharing your experience and providing valuable feedback on your recent round at The Club at Starr Pass. We're delighted to hear that you noticed the positive changes in the course conditions.

We appreciate your positive comments and are thrilled that you consider our course a great one. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to providing you with many more enjoyable rounds in the future. Thank you for choosing our course, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

Director of Golf

The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Some awkwardness

The staff support at the start left something to be desired. I was paired up with another single, but go no instructions or direction as to which of the three nines we were supposed to tee off on. As it is we went to the one we thought we were supposed to be playing and turned out wrong and we had to backtrack and join up with another twosome on the third hole of a different nine.

On course amenities were so-so, water wasn't iced, bathrooms hard to find. On the whole, not up to expectations for a "resort course" experience.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/01/2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you encountered some challenges during your recent visit to The Club at Starr Pass. Your comments are important to us, and we take them seriously as we strive to continuously improve our guests' experiences. We assure you that we are actively addressing these concerns with our team to ensure a higher standard of customer service.

We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to serve you in the future. We are committed to providing a more enjoyable experience, and we would welcome the chance to make your next visit a truly exceptional one.

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing The Club at Starr Pass.

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starr Pass needs some work

Played SP first time since management change. Hopefully this is not South of things to come Tee to green the course was in great shape, but the greens were in terrible shape. not what SP has been up to in the past. Staff and amenities are as good as always.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/11/2023

Thank you for providing your feedback. We genuinely appreciate your comments regarding the course conditions, staff, and amenities.

We're pleased to hear that the staff and amenities met your expectations, and we want to assure you that we are working diligently to bring the greens up to the same standard. After the completed overseeding process we experienced unforeseen circumstances that affected the greens. Our team have since addressed these issues aggressively by laying sod and performing other repairs.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for a more satisfying round.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Director of Golf

The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awkward

No staff direction to which routing we were assigned. On course amenities, water, restroom rooms, etc weak. Not on par with other resort courses.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/11/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your experience at The Club at Starr Pass. We appreciate your comments and would like to extend our sincere apologies for any shortcomings you encountered.

We are sorry to hear about the lack of staff direction. We understand the importance of clear communication, and we will address this issue to ensure a smoother experience for our guests.

Your observations about on-course amenities are duly noted, and we regret that they did not meet your expectations. We continuously strive to improve our facilities, and your feedback will be instrumental in making the necessary enhancements.

We appreciate your insights and would love the opportunity to make amends. We hope to welcome you back for an improved experience in the future.

Director of Golf

The Club at Starr Pass

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