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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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Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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johnmesa2046
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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Courtdavis
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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kfriesco
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
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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uBGMN1242BG
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Golf Course

We were here on a vacation. Enjoyed everything about this course Great layout, great staff, and a beautiful course to play. Everything was in great shape. Playing again today

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u000001257760
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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milled2
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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Fgerwing
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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buckysih
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

No restaurants until 11

Had a 9am t time and wanted to get a Bloody Mary and a plate of breakfast before my round and I was informed the only restaurant opens at 11 which isn’t very resort esc if you know what I mean. Other then that the Palmer course was absolutely fantastic, practice facilities could use newer balls but that’s just nitpicking. Overall 4 stars would be 5 if there was just a open restaurant before my morning rounds

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u314161807861
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Amazing Experience!

Course was amazing and the staff was super friendly. The course was exactly what I expected from a Phoenix course. Amazing views on almost every hole. It was great.

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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Ae6VCRfCnNv1Wsd33RtK
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Palmar Course

Played in just under 4 hours. Great day and course. Very friendly people working there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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bwaldeck
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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tamcivor1278
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Reviews 109
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Bunker Heaven

Faldo is a great course to play. Lots of bunkers and all are very deep so to play well stay out of them.

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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BobStephen
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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kfriesco
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice track

Very beautiful surroundings and well kept golf course, staff we encountered were excellent, greens were quick and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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raveena1
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u141666285
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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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u926466392
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic experience

This was our first desert course and we absolutely loved it. Course was in perfect shape. Punished bad shots but did allow for a graceful recovery as you could find even the bad shots. Fairways like carpet, the greens were fast and true. The vegetation and wildlife added to a great golfing experience. The golf course associates were excellent. We will absolutely go back.

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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mahaas2
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

AZ Golf

Wildfire Golf Club Arnold Palmer Course was gorgeous. Great condition, excellent service.

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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u314161435098
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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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Bruce6611914
Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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