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
2729 Reviews (2729)
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course !

Great, challenging desert course…very well maintained, with excellent staff !

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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 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 57
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always green

I brought a few friends from out of town to play the course. The pacer play was great. The grass was green and the greens were rolling pretty good for a summertime course condition. I would have to rated it pretty high still a little pricey for the summer though..

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
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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
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

First Time at course

Course condition was good and the pace of play was decent for a Sunday afternoon-. Staff, especially starters were efficient and friendly. 1st time playing the course but certainly will be back.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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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 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Day

I had a great experience here from check in to the range and the starter John. Played on a morning following an overnight storm that dumped a fair amount of rain. The course was still in great condition. Greens of course were slower but fair, standing water around the course from rain but it never affected my round. Course was not super busy so I played a round well under 4 hrs.

I went out to enjoy a leisure day of golf and my expectations were met. Very forgiving fairways and layout. If you want a more challenging track, other courses in the area may give more of an AZ desert layout with elevation change etc. But for what I wanted, it played perfect. I’ll play here again.

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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
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Reviews 375
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played

Outstanding

This was my first time playing here and I have to say that the service and the customer service is number one and next time I visit Arizona I will play again.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Terrific layout, poor pacing.

I was a big fan of the course conditions, layout, and views for the price. My only complaint is that the marshall placed us in the middle of two groups playing in a walking tournament. The marshall was not very friendly, and was rushing us to tee off despite the group in front of us being in the fairway still. We saw the marshall pass by us 5 times to ensure we were keeping pace through the first 9 holes, but we did not see him at all on the back 9. Overall, I really enjoyed the course and would play here again.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great staff

The course layout leave a bit to be desired, but for the $80 value it was very solid and it great shape. Range balls come included and 2 sleeves with my rental clubs. Highest compliments to the friendly and engaging staff!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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