JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

For $100, I was very happy with course conditions even if higher than other Scottsdale courses. I am trying to play high end courses while prices are reduced for summer time. Layout of Palmer course was great and a lot of fun. Keep it in the fairway and course is getable. Greens are a bit slow but roll true. My only issue is that staff, other than a great starter and beverage cart attendee, could not be bothered by having me as a walk on single. Pro shop guy gave impression he was bored and I was interrupting his sceeen time on phone. Restaurant couldn't care less that I needed ice in my Yetii. Minor details but certainly reduce the value I felt I got. Overall was a great round.

I played with my son and it was an absolute blast! The pro shop was helpful, cart people were great, beverage cart was fantastic with everything from hot dogs to gatorade or anything else you could want alcohol wise. Everyone was helpful and very welcoming!

Decent conditions for the time of year, pace of play was great

Play pace, course layout, fairway condition, staff's kindness.

Everything was perfect.

However the greens were not good.

Course was in good condition despite the heat. Pace of play was excellent.

Great layout, great conditions and the staff treats you like a private club. Much better that than the very disappointing Ak-Chin Southern Dunes I played while I Phoenix. Save time and money, play Wildfire.

40$ + thru Golf Now / nice place - nice people/ pace of play 3:33 min/ course is good shape

Played the Faldo course and it was in great shape for this time of year with the exception of their traps. No sand and like hitting off of a sidewalk.

Beautiful course in great shape, except the bunkers were rock hard. Not sure if this is just summer in Arizona thing but small issue for an overall amazing experience. Greens and fairways were pristine and a fun course with lots of different tees for all levels. Staff was friendly and helpful!

From the bag drop off, to the practice facilities, to our starter (Jay), to the excellent condition of the course and layout of holes, to our post-round cocktails and lunch. This was a perfect place to play.

Highly recommend. The staff was way more friendly than at Troon North and the Boulders-South, where we also played.