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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

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Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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ErikkaK11
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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rubberguy01
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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u314162336332
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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NunyaBiz2020
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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bmillerinc
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Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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sjgodsey
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Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the nicer courses

Had a very good experience playing this course, Conditions were good and the staff was very friendly as they checked in on our group throughout the day,

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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Mkielevine
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Forced to listen to ads continuously, and bunkers are atrocious. Otherwise good.

This applies to both courses at Talking Stick.

I struggle with an overall rating, but for me, i wouldnt choose to play here again. Lots of great features, used to a favorite venue of mine. However, these two issues were in my mind disqualifying.

GPS ad sound cannot be turned off. It can be turned down, but you are left with a perpetual buzzing and when things are quiet, meaningless jabber. Apparently the GPS provider wont let the course turn it off. Annoying, and show lack of concern for customers. We are golfers, not just targeted consumers to be monetized.

The bunkers. The dirt is hard packed, try hitting out of a deep greenside bunker to small fast greens. The greens complexes are this course’s primary defense, and now it is terribly flawed.

Sad to see these issues ruining the experience at otherwise stellar place. This is why i write this - in spirit of communication to management from an otherwise fan.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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u543990492
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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Kicada
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track

Great course very playable, greens rolling pretty good. Overall great day on a super course. Would definitely play again on our next rip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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u000006441462
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Wish we could have been visited by the drink cart

Day was pretty warm and needed hydration besides water

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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CW2003
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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u314162487742
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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OcdzegLI6PLUFPWv16bp
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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Allen2333673
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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ArvadaBob
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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u000001592415
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a good experience

It was your typical resort golf course! Was there at 6:50 for a 730 tee time, The bag staff cart guy was very rude and unprofessional. The driving range was not set up until 720.! To cap it off, my threesome was sent out behind a foursome of employees who did not let us play through and it took us five hours to get around this golf course I called the pro shop and never saw a Ranger or cart girl the entire day

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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Brn2Golf
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, would recommend

A bit pricey, but overall nice. Need both range finders and cart GPS as on course markings are limited. Very playable overall.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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natsay2
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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Allen2333673
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So good I had to play it twice!!!

Immaculate tee boxes, fairways and greens!!! I almost didn’t play this course due to other, not so good reviews. If you’re in Phoenix, AZ visiting or living your best life then this course is a must play. Did not disappoint! Hit it off with the guys I was paired with so well that we played the South and then the North course together. Time of my life!!! Great staff too. Played from the tips, good challenge, the course won, lol. Will play again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
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u314166970820
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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