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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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chuckmosc13
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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Jim4960164
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Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fun test of golf.

Fun course to play. Great pace of play--under 4 hours. Staff very friendly and professional. Will definitely play it again.

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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cobralpg57
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great golf course!

Great layout, great service, and excellent condition! One of the my favorite golf course!!

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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u314160579345
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u000002623387
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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zebrainc
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lives up to reputation

First time playing the Palmer course.... Cudos to the greens keepers. The course was in superb condition. Player services were very friendly and helpful. Should any of my old golfing pals come out for a visit this will be on the list of 'Must Play' facilities.

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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bmartin150
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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Greg4939533
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Reviews 90
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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ghjanke
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Excellent course. Beautiful and can be quite challenging. Difficult to say if is good value for the money. Still charging full pop for a round in early May with 100+ temperatures. When asked if there was a discount offered, they only offered twilite rate for late afternoon tee time. Course was completely empty from 10:00 am onwards yet still no incentive offered. Other deals in the desert for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
Greg4939533
Greg4939533
Played On
Reviews 90
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
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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cwbarbados
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in great condition

This wasn’t our first time playing the Faldo course, but was a very enjoyable experience. Some quite challenging holes on both 9s, plenty of bunkers, several long par 4s, but very playable. Highly recommend, and will definitely come again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
Greg4939533
Greg4939533
Played On
Reviews 90
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
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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OT505
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u547789099
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u000002046393
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day golfing

The course and the people were great. Golf staff was friendly and attentive. I will definitely go again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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ghjanke
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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cwbarbados
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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nicksierpina
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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jdrowland
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

We really enjoyed it. Little pricey for not being A TPC of a Boulders.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u314159886925
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Waste of a Weiskopf

The course layout is really interesting but looks like it hasn’t had a penny out into it in 20 years staff ignores you in favor of the regulars.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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