The Club at Starr Pass - Palmer/Gambler

I have played Starr Pass many times, and generally it has been great. Unfortunately, yesterday was a little disappointing. Pace of play was less than ideal. We played behind a twosome who had their girlfriends/wives? with them. The front nine took them 2 hours and 20 minutes as a twosome, and actually stopped in the middle of the 7th fairway for over 15 minutes to take pictures, hang out with the cart girl and seemed oblivious to anyone but themselves. By the time we teed off on the hole there were three groups hanging out at the tee. Things got better on the back as one couple dropped out and the single did manage to play the back in 2 hours! There was NO rangers all day. The course is beautiful except there is hardly any sand in the bunkers. The bunkers are hardpan with some loose dirt on top. For a nice golf course they could invest in some sand for the bunkers. Nice bag girl when we arrived, and starter is friendly. No bag staff at all when we finished. Not sure if they are scrimping on staff to save money, or just an off day.

This is my 3rd or 4th round at Starr Pass, and I have played all 27 holes. The twilight 18 rate is an absolutely amazing deal for one of the best course you can play in Tucson.

It is really well manicured, greens are almost always clean and fast, and it will force a lot of drops if you aren't hitting straight.. which is nice considering some course are so wide open around here that you barely feel challenged with you aim.

If you play from the tips... bring your x-ray goggles.

This is my 4th time playing the course, and it never gets old. Very challenging off the tee from the blacks, and the greens are deceptive. You better drive it in play, or it will be a long day. Haven't played another course like it.

My first time in Tucson and first time on the course. Good desert course with beautiful views and lots of wildlife, including a pack of Javelinas who let us play through

Fast and furious greens, good hazards. Pretty neat fairways

The greens appear patchy with various colors of grass but they are cut smooth and roll true. Keep the ball on the course and the course is very playable. Personally I hate the 1st hole. I've hit that green most times I've played it (8-10 times) but never have I gotten a GIR. This day hit it 10-12 feet onto the green....didn't matter ended rolling down down down and left with a steep uphill 80 ft. Chip. Hate it and think the course should address that super false front that appears to take up 30% of the green. And honest, my only real criticism.

A challenging course, greens were fabulous. Playing first time took my medicine with some blind shots and runouts but just part of playing a top level course. Practice facilities nice and homes were well off the course and out of the way.

Greens were dazzling fast but fair. fairways were great. Only complaint is the bar was closed!

Very nice fairways with generous landing areas. Greens looked a little sketchy but they putted well. No food service which was a big disappointment although there was a cart girl with snacks.

This course is incredible. Definitely worth the price. Fairways and greens in premier condition. Layout of course very fun and challenging. The only negative is the guy in the clubhouse who checked us in acted like he’d wish we weren’t there bothering him. Also bar was closed so we couldn’t enjoy a beverage after the round. Only open on weekends. Will play this course again because it was in great shape, challenging and pace of play was perfect. Never waited to tee off on any hole.

Took advantage of Golf Now $30 buck per person walking greens fee on the very scenic, fun, and perfectly manicured Coyote 9. Thoughtful location and selection of tee boxes for varying ability levels--we played from the 3100 yard silver Tees and had a blast ! Now, for 25 bucks per person additional cart fee it's not such a good deal. Course has some significant elevation changes and is a fairly rigorous walk so be prepared.

Clubhouse grill closed Monday to Wednesday. Greens and bunkers could use some TLC. Nice layout. Had a lot of fun!