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
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Plenty of BUNKERS Folks ! Photo submitted by Marky3PuttzV on 03/17/2020
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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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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
Awesome
This course is in great shape for mid summer, highly recommend it. Great value for the price for this time of year.
Wildfire Palmer course
A great Arnie layout. It was 115° out so the pace was awesome. Greens weren’t rolling as fast as I would like. You could tell they poked them recently. They’re almost there. Maybe another week. Course is in great condition for this time of year. Palmer>Faldo.
Indoor staff 10/10
Title being stated I played there yesterday the inside staff were very kind and knowledgeable on course operations. However I didn’t get the same vibes outside from cart staff returned today knowing the cart I was on and I had left sunglasses in the passenger cubby. However they were not turned in. So as nice as the course was seeing as the outdoor staff isn’t honest I can’t see myself going back
Greens aerated, in lousy shape
I wish I knew the greens had been aerated recently. The Faldo course was in much better shape. Putting on the Palmer side was terrible.
Rude ProShop Staff
The course was great, but the pro shop staff was horrible.
I’ve never felt more unwelcome entering a place of business. The older guy at the register literally looked me up and down and scowled at me when I walked through the doors. Ive been playing this game for 26 years. This was the era where you didn’t get to play if you weren’t following the dress code. Due to this I dress in golf attire and always have my shirt tucked in.
But something about my presence and or appearance this guy did not enjoy.
After I checked in with the other staff, as I was walking back out the door i heard the older guy fire off some crude remark about me and how he was sick or all the “pre-paid” customers.
To say the least I was very off put by the remark. Especially since I book all my rounds via golfnow and usually pre-pay.
Great course
This is a great course to play. Watch out for the bunkers.
Pleasantly surprised.
Not much known or heard of for this course. Good distance options and well maintained given the summer conditions. I highly suggest you download the course app and book a time.
4th of July round
Course was in great shape for near mid summer here in AZ! Staff was beyond friendly and helpful. The pace of play for our 3some was 3 hours and made for an enjoyable day. Highly recommend this course for those who enjoy golf. Just be careful of all those bunkers. They can swallow your round up quickly.
Great Course
Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars across the board is because the greens had recent been sanded
Faldo
Greens were good, a lot of soft spots on course, no big deal.
Wildfire Faldo course is on fire!
Great track and sweet layout...always a pleasure to play the Faldo course!