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
2697 Reviews (2697)
Reviews 25
Recommended
Played
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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 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 39
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
T O P 50
Reviews 365
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

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Top 50 Contributor
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
T O P 1000
Reviews 100
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course!!! Everything was in excellent condition

Top 1000 Contributor
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 2
Recommended
Played
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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 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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.

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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 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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

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 55
Recommended
Played

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.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Played

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.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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!!

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
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 4.0
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
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

Fun and fair course.

This was my second time to play this side of Talking Stick and I enjoyed it. It is open, challenging, but fair.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great for the price

Course has a nice layout and is walkable. Ranger was very friendly and kept the pace of play going. The restaurant was average.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 91
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Talking stick

Greens had been recently aerated putting was difficult some greens fast others slow very inconsistent

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