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

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
2752 Reviews (2752)
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

course needs some work

The course has some very challenging holes due to the elevation changes and in some cases the green designs/slopes. It is better to play if you have played there before and know the nuances. A few of the fairways were brown/bare and some of the tees were in terrible condition...basically mud and sand and very uneven. I assume the tees need to be rebuilt. Greens and bunkers were in good shape. I would say the $65 fee is a little high given the condition but fair.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Love Starr Pass but course not in great condition

Not worth the money at this point. Teeboxes were in very bad shape

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great layout

Great desert golf that plays fair.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Gem that needs a little work

Have played Star Pass a number of times over the last thirty years dating back to when it was a TPC venue. The course is plenty challenging for every skill level. However improvements are needed, specifically a number of tees need grass (e.g. Rattler #7 and Coyote #7&9). Also the front of the bunkers have too much sand in them which does not permit the ball to find the bottom of the bunker given its heavy/beach like sand. Views from the course are some of the best in Tucson.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Disappointing Conditions

Most things at Starr pass are 10/10. Off course amenities? Impeccable… Staff? Delightful… Practice area? Perfect…Pace of play? 3 hour round… Now the downfall of this place.. the conditions of the course are horrid. Some tee boxes are straight sand, several areas around greens and bunkers are under major reconstruction. It’s not unplayable, but it’s a shame for a course this nice.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 14
Recommended
Played

Next Step Up

Course is a step up in difficulty - conditions are starting to worsen because of heat.Still good conditions.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course in pretty good shape

Fairways, greens & bunkers were in very good shape. Tee boxes were in really rough shape. Talked to employee after round, & they have plans to soon fix this problem. Pro shop has been completely redone, & restaurant at the clubhouse will soon be open for dinner.Staff are super friendly at the course, & I would recommend this course for intermediate to advanced golfers. I know I’ll be back soon.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Starr Pass, first time playing

They are almost done with clubhouse renovations, which is the only reason I gave them 3 stars for the temporary pro shop. Course was in great shape. Staff were very courteous and attentive. The course is no slouch with many changes in elevation. It demands a good deal of accuracy as well. It was an enjoyable challenge! I would absolutely play it again when in the Tucson area.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Need some rain.

The course was very dry. Greens were good but fairways were struggling. The remodeling of the club house impacts the whole experience. Temporary restrooms were less than pleasant. Looking forward to the course and clubhouse getting back to normal.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging and beautiful course

This course has wonderful views. The holes are all very creative and challenging. It requires excellent ball control to avoid hazards and missing the often tight fairways.

Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Golf Experience

play more than 50 courses each year. I decided to drive to Tucson, after playing a couple of new tracks in Sedona. I took advantage of a GolfNow special on a Tuesday afternoon and played Rattler and Coyote. The course exceeded my expectations. This was probably the best overall golf experience Ive had since Palm Springs. The fairways, tee boxes and greens were immaculate. But the design, topography and scenery were mind blowing. Nearly every hole was worth photographing. The abundance of wildlife only enhanced the overall enjoyment.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course and lots of wildlife!

We saw coyotes, roadrunners, bunnies, Hawks, deer and no other.golfers. Great day!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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