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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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joewash
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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u314165841481
Played On
Reviews 2
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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sarahsean2
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Palmer course

Beautiful golf course. Fairways and green excellent condition. Greens held balls hit from the fairway and greens putted fairly fast. I will be back to play the Faldo!

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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u652552555
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too slow.

Great course

No ranger

Very slow play

Only got in 15 holes

Not worth the cost

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u652552555
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play , no rangers

Tee off 2:10. Sunset 5:45. Only played 15 holes

due to very slow foursome ahead of us. 3 holes in front of them open. NO ranger.

Won’t be back.

For cost Ranger should be out on course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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skipshow
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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88ww99
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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TallMike33
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!!

The course was in amazing condition. It’s a wonderful layout if you want something that’s challenging but fun. The staff was extremely friendly if you have any questions or concerns ask for Dustin, who works in outside service. I would play that course in a heartbeat.

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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Nancert
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Palmer Course

Really enjoyed this course. Disappointed that we did not get off on time as the delay caused us to finish after sundown so it got cold quickly. The conditions are great. The layout is nice. Although it advertises easy to hit the fairways, watch line up off tee boxes to the wide parts of the fairway. Getting off the grass can leave tough shots!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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xaKngdKdwmh1LpizDh2Q
Played On
Reviews 1
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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skipshow
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Wildfire - Palmer course

Lots of forced carries to reach fairway. Several blind washes especially on the par fives. Basically a course for low handicap players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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RG2C3C61E4F144E3374B
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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u314159791702
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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tP35u1YmKwWLHzOYuUc5
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course, layout is solid and conditions are great, greens pretty challenging. Only complaint is that they charge you $25 to park after paying for a tee time..that is honestly ridiculous and unheard of in Scottsdale where rates are high as it is

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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Michael7658419
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Played Palmer course and its was in awesome condition. Greens were running fast and fairways were in pristine condition. Worth playing more than once.

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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Worthy2024
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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Ipfarms
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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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Ben6838200
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Faldo Review

I have had a hard time finding affordable golf that is worth the price. Wildfire had a great setup, friendly staff, range was nice but the course was unique with forgiveness and challenges alike

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Faldo at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge Resort
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rongolfwiz
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day on a good course!

Great weather for the end of the year and nice course to finish the year!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
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keverlovin
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Last round of the year

outstanding round of golf,. really enjoyed he conditions both on and off the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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