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

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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Very nice course

Its a nice course, I’ll probably play again when I’m back in arizona.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Overall a decent and moderate difficulty course. Extremely hot for this Colorado golfer. I was prepared with plenty of water. The course was setup with multiple water points. Keep it in the fairway. I would recommend playing the course but not a course I burn to play again (no pun intended).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 39
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 350
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

South Course in excellent condition

Enjoyed my round. Tee boxes were level and clipped. Fairways were being cut ahead of me. Greens were firm, with reasonable speed. Sand traps (found a few) were inconsistent with sand fill, adding to the challenge of escape. Pace was fabulous, as I was alone (a single walking), with no one visibly before or after me. TeeOff rate was very reasonable, making this a great value. The starter even allowed me to depart early, as both courses were unusually quiet on this particular Monday morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 99
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course!!! Everything was in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed it!

First time playing this course, usually out of my price range. Able to get a deal off of this app so made it worth it. Fair ways are wide and greens are protected so it makes it fun and challenging. Looking to see what the north course is all about.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Will only get better

Over all excellent course that has somewhat of a links style. The greens need to be rolled but was a good mix of forgiving and challenging. The range was flooded but what can you do. A lot of water on the course but did not effect play at all. I'm sure next time I play it will be solid just played after the rain. Pace was okay but really solid course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty good

Considering this course was victim to the monsoon a day earlier it was in pretty good shape. I did shoot my best round here so giving it a good rating. However it was over booked and the pace had us waiting 5 min on every box? Aside from that, loved it! Plan to ay it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficulty assessing distance

Need GPS or at very minimum put in some 150 yard sticks and provide a score card with map. Very hard to know what’s ahead with no visual.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hot times Talking Stick Golf

Wow, a great track in great shape for early August. We really enjoyed our round of golf at Talking Stick, will ply again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Pretty Satisfied

Not the fanciest course out there, but conditions were great for this time of the year and can't beat the weekday prices.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Talking Stick

Course was in great shape for this time of year. Some rough spots around greens but still in good shape. Greens still recovering need water and to be cut and rolled.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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