9800 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256, US
(480) 850-7777
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About Talking Stick Resort & Casino

Just east of Phoenix-Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort is owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. It is among Arizona's largest golf and casino resorts with nearly 500 guest rooms in a 15-story hotel tower, six restaurants, entertainment and pools. Located off the Highway 101 loop, it is conveniently located near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and many of the area's best golf courses. In addition to nightlife and live casino action at the resort, a Topgolf was recently added to the property as well. The main outdoor pool is large and has live music and DJs during a summer series and cabanas for rent, while there are two smaller pools. Additional amenities include a spa, fitness center and a complimentary shuttle that can transport guests to area attractions. The golf club is located next door and feature 36 holes designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Piipash and O'odham. Both golf courses are void of residential development and feature forgiving fairways and greens on native terrain.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres350
Year Opened1999
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
CasinoYes
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 Talking Stick Resort & Casino

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
2718 Reviews (2718)
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day at Talking Stick

Great round on the Piipash course. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Course was perfectly maintained - greens rolling nicely, bunkers in great shape, fairways perfectly manicured. The only downside is a somewhat flat layout and lack of variation among holes. Neither takes away from the enjoyment of the round. I will be back 100%!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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 50
Recommended
Played

First time playing here, but definitely not the last.

This was our first time playing here, we played the Piipaash course. The staff was extremely friendly and the course was in great condition, maybe the best I’ve ever played.

I really liked the layout and it is surrounded byi some great natural terrain and the course was beautiful.

I try to play many different courses but this is one I’d love to come back and play.

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 5.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Always enjoy playing here but with the amount of rain it was cart path only and the fairways were pretty sloppy, course should have reduced the green fees to reflect the overall course conditions.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
T O P 50
Reviews 209
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Golf Pass Members Don't Even Bother

The course was pretty. The staff were absolutely horrible people. Golf snobs of the worst degree, wearing name tags at their hourly jobs working for the Native Americans. ZERO STARS!

Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Played

Nice wide fairways

Great course. Nice wide fairways. Pretty flat good for me who is a beginner golfer.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golfers should be made aware of (cartpath only)

Golfers should be made aware of (cartpath only) restriction when they attempt to schedule their tee time, Not after they arrive and begin to tee off😳 this makes it really tough for the senior golfer.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Nice course, slow play, cart brokedown

Course was nice, didn’t say cart path only when booking, pace very slow and golf cart died twice and wasn’t even offered apology or partial refund

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course was great..!

Greens rolled so nice, fairways plush, staff was prompt and very nice, overall experience was great.. note: bring a rangefinder as course is not very well for yardages.. but and will play again..!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Good day all around. . Course is well maintained and staffed

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course! (O’odham Course)

If you’re looking for a course that is forgiving and open this is the one! Bunkers are strategically placed to still be challenging enough to make you think. Course was cart path only for overseeding but again being wide open and relatively flat it didn’t hurt not getting off the path. The staff was top tier! Super friendly and attentive. Bev Carts going all day and every time I was looking for a drink they were heading our way. Overall 10/10 experience and will be back!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

2025Trip

Course was in great shape and the greens were in great condition also. Would highly recommend playing this course again.

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good condition but pace a little sliw

Course was in good condition considering rain previous week . Pace of play was slower than usual with a group of eight in 2 groups ahead including some social golfers .

Ranger checked in on first few holes in front nine then never saw him

Greens in good condition but bunkers solid after rain

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 94
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Practice Facility closed

Was never told practice area was closed. Never got a email that it would closed. I always get there 1 hour early to loosen up and hit some balls and putt to get speed of the greens. Was told tough luck go wait at the sandwich shop Won’t play again there Pete

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
T O P 50
Reviews 209
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Save Your Money! (And Your Golf Pass Points) Zero Stars

Talking Stick isn't worth half what they charge to play. The par 4's are almost all over 400 yards, the fairways are pretty, but the greens were a joke. (punched and sandy) There was no cart service on a 107 degree day, they don't let you bring your own water, and the guys in the pro shop were jerks. They treat Golf Pass members with a Hot Deal like beggars! Spend your $$ somewhere else. ZERO STARS!

Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
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