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5350 E Marriott Dr., Phoenix, Arizona 85054, US
(480) 293-5000
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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

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Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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mundyman
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Never Disappoints

We stay at the time share side of the development so I get a chance to play the Faldo and Palmer course every summer. If you come in July one or the other will probably be closed for aeration and maintenance. The courses are always in great shape, and you can tell care is taken to maintain high standards even in the summer offseason. Paying $59 for a course of this quality is special. Even after being aerated the course is in very playable condition although the greens will roll a little slower and with less play then during the high season. I would highly recommend this course if you can handle the heat!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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Roger3476047
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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stesta5074
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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Randy1211
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summertime deal

Great shape for this time of year, greens fast and fairways still soft.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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bradberg
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Reviews 2
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
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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jeffump
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

First Time.

Good condition for 114 degree heat. Pace Slowed down. On the back side. Nice staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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golfproks
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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troon1412
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u1182073598
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u000001311987
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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BirdieTaxi
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lots of Bunkers

Yes, there are many Bunkers, but if you stay on the Fairways, your not in trouble.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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jwalker17689
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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nlee01
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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u1500715887
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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u330176381
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lots of bunkers

Course is fair and fun. Wide fairways. Lots of bunkers and are deep which is unique. Greens a little bumpy with the summer grass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u000007007184
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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lmathiasjr
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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troon1412
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u000001013199
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

Our first time on the Palmer Course, we’ve played the Faldo in the past. My wife and I played without anyone joining us. The course was in great shape, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery.. We played in 3 hours. The tees, bunkers,,and greens were excellent. The staff were great also.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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Nubbs67
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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