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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
About JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is among the largest golf resorts in Arizona with 865 guest rooms and suites. It is an amenity of the next door Wildfire Golf Club, home to two full-length, 18-hole golf courses designed by Nick Faldo and Arnold Palmer. The resort features five pool areas, including a lazy river and water slide, as well as the more exclusive and quiet Griffin Bay pool area. There is also a fitness center, full-service Revive Spa and tennis courts. Managed by Marriott Golf, there is a kids program and kids play golf free at Wildfire Golf Club with a paid adult.Facts
Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres300
Year Opened2002
Number of Units500+
Amenities
RestaurantsBar, Fine, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolAdults Only
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes
Services
Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
Articles on JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Golf courses at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
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Phoenix, ArizonaPublic/Resort
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Phoenix, ArizonaPublic/Resort
Images from JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
A view of the 16th hole at Faldo from Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
A view from Faldo at Wildfire GC at Desert Ridge Resort.
Wildfire GC at Desert Ridge Resort
A sunny day view from Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
Wildfire GC at Desert Ridge Resort
A view from Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
A view from Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club from Desert Ridge
Aerial view from Palmer at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge.
Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
A view of hole #8 at Palmer Course from Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
A sunny day view of a hole protected by a collection of bunkers from Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge.
Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
A view from Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
Wildfire GC at Desert Ridge Resort
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by horncoug on 08/27/2025
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Photo submitted by mrprice11 on 12/01/2020
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Photo submitted by seanmdavis on 08/20/2020
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Photo submitted by seanmdavis on 08/20/2020
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Plenty of BUNKERS Folks ! Photo submitted by Marky3PuttzV on 03/17/2020
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Photo submitted by Stefano5396557 on 04/28/2019
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Great facilities Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 07/30/2017
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Beautiful Desert scenery Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 07/30/2017
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Photo submitted by mriemer01 on 02/13/2017
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Faldo Hole 4, Par 4 (birdie) Photo submitted by vrob008 on 08/18/2016
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Photo submitted by Dharmesh on 06/02/2013
Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
2476 Reviews
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Wildfire Palmer
Accommodating staff, facilitated expedient start and paired with a great “blind date.” The course was in excellent condition. The greenside bunkers were compacted, but playable.
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Great condition tee to green
Course was in very good shape. Grass in fairways and greens is nice.
Had trouble making 10’ or less putts but was probably me. Pace on greens very uniform hole to hole which makes putting much easier.
Would highly recommend.
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Rude pro shop staff
I think this is a terrific golf course, especially if you can find a discounted rate.
The pro shop staff barely acknowledge us. They almost seemed put off to deal with green fee players.
The workers at the cart area and range were great.
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Nice course!
Good condition! Nice layout! Good practice facilities!
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Good course
Lots of traps, sneaky long too. Good shape and the greens rolled true. Fun time was had. Probably about $40 over what I’d expect to pay at a similar course. Overall it’s nice
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