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
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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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
Reviews 11
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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 4
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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
Reviews 6
Recommended
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
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 4
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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 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Average

Nice enough 36 hole layout in the flatlands, but nothing to write home about. We played on a rainy day so the pace was great but they had no amenities - no towels, no covers for your clubs, no GPS, very few marked sprinkler heads. Layouts were challenging enough, there was a fair bit of length, and the greens were very nice but overall this was an $80 course, so even considering the hundred dollar inflation you pay for every course in the area, value felt short.

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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not a good value for the money

We played the south course and although it's a decent course, just not a good value for the money.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Course good

No problem with course. Club house under repair. 2 carts stopped running on me. New carts supposedly coming.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The Grill

Disappointed in the clubhouse and the restaurant. Not sure if it is temporary but that is what it seems. Also, when I finished at around 5:00 the grill was closed up and couldn't even stop on for a beverage

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Very very disappointed

First of all, it says nothing on the website or when you book it that it is under construction. The golf clubhouse was on some fold out chairs and garbage picnic tables. They had the kitchen cooking out of a trailer and porta potties for us to use we seen the car girl once in 4 1/2 hours For $250 per player at $1000 round the layout and the condition of the course was equal to any of the Suncity courses I would definitely for this price never play this course again and by the time we got to the 17th hole. It was dark out and we weren’t able to finish , very very disappointed for what the website shows the course looks like and what it really looks like. I was very disappointed on top of having to sit in the parking lot with all the construction with their makeshift clubhouse.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course pretty open to rip drives and true greens

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

18 HOLES

GOOD COURSE, GOOD SHAPE. Starter was able to slip me as single out 1/2 earlier than my tee time thus I was able to play all 18 holes. Otherwise no way. They are remolding clubhouse so not good after golf amenities. The price of progress. Too pricy like all the courses in Arizona. This is peak time but since covid it always seems to be "peak time " of year.

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
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Expected Incredible Course for the price

Was disappointed, quite over-priced for an average course in okay condition (and I paid a discounted price). The play was slow on the 2nd 9 holes too. Would only return if round was greatly discounted.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Range not stocked , A lot of goose droppings to avoid

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Average Course

Lots of construction going on, generally average midwestern type course at best.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

A great deal of construction in process. Temporary bathroom and pro shop, and eating facilities. Seems like the things should be mentioned, especially since they are going to be in this condition for more than a year. (based on an employee comment). Carts were in poor condition. As a policy, Golf Now should be highlighted where the carts are equipped with GPS.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
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