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)
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
Reviews 7
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Decent course but golf carts poop out!

The course is fine and would make for a fun round for most anyone. Challenging but not so much. Pace of play good but not perfect. Diversity of holes good but not great. However ... many of the golf carts don't have the juice to make for a complete round! I had to push my cart back to the clubhouse from the 15th hole. The battery had a little charge left so that helped. But we wouldn't have made it if I hadn't pushed the cart back! I want to say that I would definitely play the course again if I have the chance. But when I returned the cart, I got no considerations -- just the comment that this happens to many here! Very disappointed.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Not worth it

Fairways were beat up in a lot of places and pretty much every green was full of divots and pock marks. To pay the December rate and have a blah layout combined with conditions and slow play I won’t be back. I’ve played many AZ courses when I visit and played better courses for the same or less money. Don’t waste your time.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautifully maintained

Of the seven courses that we visited, this was the greenest. It is beautifully maintained. The fairways were very large and pace of play was regular. The staff were really friendly and organized. We would definitely return to play.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 32
Played
Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 10
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cart path only seriously?

Not lazy, no pulls carts available so it's cart path only.

Very big fairways. 16,465 steps.

HAVE PULL CARTS AVAILABLE

Played a round in the morning at Desert Ridge and it was carts anywhere!

Someone from the crew needed to get out there and see that the course was not WET! Worst case 90 degree

Ruined the day!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing course. Will play again.

Course was in excellent condition. Greens rolled true and in great condition. Fairways were plush with very little damage. Tee boxes were in better condition than expected, I had no trouble finding a level surface to tee off of. Overall a great course and well worth the money.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Piipash

Course was good, a little unremarkable though. Nothing super memorable about the layout. This was our first time playing in AZ, and we found the greens a little tricky but fun. Staff was friendly and accommodating, food was outstanding although we were told the restaurant was going to be run out of food trucks very soon. They are starting what appears to be a pretty big remodel project. We had a great time and no real complaints.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great desert course

Great desert course which offers interesting views on the valley mountains. Although we played the other course this was the first time on the Piipaash and I would play it again. Fairways and greens were at their best. The staff was particularly helpful...and I would specially thank Rod.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Well worth it.

Course is in excellent condition. Greens are fast but true. Staff was friendly and helpful as a first time visitor. Overall, well worth a round and would definitely play there again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
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