3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85745, US
(520) 792-3500
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About JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is a large, luxury golf resort in Tucson, Arizona home to a 27-hole golf course. JW Marriott Starr Pass features over 500 guest rooms and suites, as well as several pools, one of which features a waterslide, and there is also a lazy river. The resort also has easy access to desert hiking and biking trails. The Hashani Spa and fitness center is located onsite. JW Marriott Starr Pass has seven dining concepts, featuring both Mexican and Mediterranean fare and has both indoor and patio concepts, as well as a breakfast buffet. The 27-hole golf course, Starr Pass Golf Club is a top resort course in the Tucson area. It originally opened in 1986 but was redesigned by Arnold Palmer in 2003. It has made the Golf Advisor Golfers' Choice list for the state of Arizona. Extra Holidays, unaffiliated with Marriott and the golf club, offers condominium "golf suites" overlooking Starr Pass Golf Club.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres330
Year Opened2005
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Fine, Bar, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa

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4.3
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Horrible Day.

This course is usually in great shape. I have never played it in these bad conditions. The greens are all chucked up, with all fringe under repair. Pace of play was terrible on the 2nd 9, Taking at least 3 hours to play that side. There is no warning on the site, and they are still charging $75 per player, totally not worth it.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

2 holes 8,9, was closed, first 3 holes was so wet

We couldn’t pull out of plugged balls, fingers all muddy, shoes got all wet, should let is know before start to play

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not in good shape

Greens are in terrible shape not sure what is going on patches of sod everywhere course design and views amazing

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course review

Some holes are under construction still but will be worth it when done. GPS on cart was an issue on several holes. Kept locking us out saying we weren’t on the cart path even though we were on the cart path so that was kind of a pain. Course played well greens are very soft.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the course overall and appreciate your understanding of the ongoing construction. We believe the improvements will be worth it once completed.

We apologize for the issues you experienced with the GPS on the cart. That sounds frustrating, especially when you're sticking to the cart path. We had a notification of Solar flares recently which impacted national GPS tracking, but we'll look into this to ensure it is resolved.

If you have any other thoughts or suggestions, feel free to share them with us! We hope to see you again soon.

- The Club at Starr Pass

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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Full price for bad greens/maintenance

Typically this course is in good shape. However I would avoid playing here for the foreseeable future. Every green in Coyote/Rattler was under construction near the fringe. Every bunker was empty. And multiple holes had a full crew of maintenance men working on it. Tractors, and large dump trucks included. So not only is it a difficult course, but you also have to avoid 18 foot high dump trucks and a crew of 10 people by the green. On top of that, they still want full summer rates to play. Only heads up they gave me was that #8 on Coyote was under construction and that we might have to skip it. Surprisingly that was the only hole not being worked on. Not coming back for a long time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you encountered during your round. It's clear that the level of maintenance happening on the course significantly impacted your experience, and we regret that this wasn't communicated more thoroughly before your round.

The maintenance work on Coyote/Rattler is part of a larger effort to improve the course for the long term, but we understand that this isn't what you were expecting. Your comments about the greens, bunkers, and ongoing work are noted, and we'll ensure our team is informed to minimize disruptions and improve our communication with guests moving forward.

We're also reviewing our pricing during this period to ensure it reflects the current course conditions. We value your business and would love the opportunity to make this right in the future when the work is complete. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you'd like to discuss your experience further.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back under better circumstances.

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Summer conditions?

Fairways and tee boxes were in decent shape, the greens appeared to be “under repair” and had no grass where the fringe is supposed to be, just dirt. Challenging layout and great views of local fauna and Tucson.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear that you found the fairways and tee boxes in good shape and enjoyed the views of Tucson. However, we apologize for the condition of the greens, particularly the fringe areas. The repairs are part of ongoing improvements to enhance the course, but we understand that this affected your experience.

We appreciate your patience during this time and your valuable feedback. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance once the course renovations are complete, so you can fully enjoy everything the course has to offer. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further comments or concerns.

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always great

Always a great time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable rounds in the future! If there's anything we can do to make your experience even better, don't hesitate to let us know.

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice fairways but greens needed some work!

Overall, good experience considering a lot of work being done on course!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for your understanding. We're glad to hear you had a good experience despite the ongoing work on the course. We appreciate your patience as we make improvements, and we hope your next round will be even better once the updates are complete. If you have any further feedback or suggestions, we'd love to hear them!

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Construction

The course was under construction. Only one nine was playable and that had one hole you couldn't play. The assistant was a nice person but had no idea what was happening on the course. My friend is going through some stuff and I am dealing with chemo treatments so we wanted to just play some golf and get away from daily life. A note on the website saying the course was under construction is the least I would have expected. Disappointed...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. First and foremost, we sincerely apologize for the lack of communication regarding the course conditions. We understand that your visit was meant to be a break from the challenges you're facing, and we're truly sorry that it didn’t meet your expectations.

Your feedback about the website notification and the lack of knowledge from our staff has been noted, and we will take immediate action to improve how we communicate course conditions with our guests.

We’d love the opportunity to make this right for you in the future. Please feel free to reach out to us directly, and we’ll do our best to provide a better experience.

Wishing you and your friend strength and support during this time. Thank you again for your feedback.

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

DO NOT PLAY

Renovations underway making this course impossible to play. Only 16/18 holes open and probably 15/16 of those with bunkers under repair and burned up/uncut greens. I cannot underscore enough what horrible condition it's in. This course is usually a gem but currently unplayable and not worth the price. When we approached the clubhouse they offered us 25% back, which is a sad consolation for a $75 dollar round (summer rate) that is playing like a local muni. Staff needs to be transparent about issues and significantly reduce the green fees.

Do not waste your time and go play Sewailo (perfect condition for $55).

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for your candid feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. The conditions you described are not what we aim to offer, and we regret that the ongoing renovations made the course unplayable for you.

We understand your frustration with the state of the bunkers, greens, and the limited number of playable holes. Your suggestion to be more transparent and adjust the green fees is well taken, and we'll work on better communication and pricing during this renovation period.

We apologize that the partial refund didn’t reflect the value of your experience. We’ll strive to improve both our course conditions and guest experience moving forward. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope you’ll give us another chance once the renovations are complete.

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Starr Pass is a beautiful course and a great layout. The course is challenging but fair in that there are bail out options for most shots.

I gave course conditions 3 stars, because of the work work that they are doing on the course this summer. It is what it is, a lot of bunkers under construction. (Good thing I avoided them, lol) I assume the course will be ready for the winter season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the layout and found the course both challenging and fair. We appreciate your understanding regarding the current construction work and its impact on course conditions.

We’re confident that the renovations will enhance the course, and we look forward to having everything in top shape for the winter season. Thank you for your patience and for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you back soon to enjoy the fully renovated course!

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My new favorite

Beautiful course, was a little muddy but it’s monsoon season so not really surprised. Never disappointed when I play Starr pass. Staff was awesome and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the course and found the staff to be friendly. Monsoon season can certainly bring some challenges, but it’s great to know that it didn’t impact your overall experience. We look forward to welcoming you back and hope your next round is as enjoyable as ever!

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging fun course

Overall, course is in very good shape. Some greens are a little rough, but they are in process of rebuilding the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thank you for the feedback! We're pleased to hear that the overall condition of the course is good. We appreciate your understanding regarding the greens as we work improving the conditions.

We’re confident the improvements will be worth it, and we look forward to providing an even better experience once the updates are complete. Thanks again for your patience and support!

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Course in Tucson!

The course is beautiful! Staff is super friendly, there is a free driving range, the golf cart comes with a range finder and Bluetooth connection!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2024

It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the course and found the staff to be friendly! We’re glad you took advantage of the driving range and the features on the golf cart enhancements. We strive to make every round enjoyable, and your positive feedback really means a lot. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

- The Club at Starr Pass

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good shape

The course was in great shape for this time of year. Greens were true and the fairways had lots of green grass. The course can be challenging. Even saw 6 deer on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Played On
Reviews 188
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4.4124 STARRS

Very challenging golf course with several beautiful and unique holes! Bring your A game or you are likely in for a frustrating day.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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