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4.2
522 Reviews (522)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
210
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
84.1%
Recommend this course
420 out of 522 reviews
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4.3
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.2%
Recommend this course
66 out of 74 reviews
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4.2
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.1%
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74 out of 87 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 70
Length 7133 yards
Slope 124
Rating 72.6

The Talking Stick Golf Club features two golf courses designed by the architecture team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who created distinct golf courses with enough choices to accommodate all levels of golfers. The golf club sits on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community reservation, a spot that provides the serenity necessary to endure a testing day of golf.

"Talking Stick's O'odham (formerly known as North Course) course, with its broad, angular holes rewards thoughtful play through the rise of its many options according to one's level of skill. Its low-profile, slightly crowned greens and close-cropped approaches encourage running as well as aerial assaults." -- Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw

The second hole is a par 5 that measures 552 yards from the Black tee and is one of two long holes, with the 17th being a par 5 that plays to 582 yards from the Black tees.

The 18th hole on the O'odham Course at the Talking Stick Golf Club is shorter, relatively speaking, a par 4 that measures 471 yards from the Black tees.

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Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham (North)
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda/Perennial Rye Grass
Greens MiniVerde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Coore (1998) Ben Crenshaw (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No, rentals available
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared Shirts & No denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2022 #5)

Reviews

4.2
522 Reviews (522)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 8
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 36
Undulating Greens 21
Plays Long 15
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 19
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 39
Convenient to the City 39
Near Local Attractions 15

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Reviews 170
Skill Advanced
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Talking Stick Resort Oodham

The course was in Excellent shape for the time of year. There were few people on the course so it went quite quickly, ie: 3 hours for 18 holes. The staff as always were courteous, friendly, and helpful. Went to the resort for the buffet and it was fabulous and well priced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 305
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Pay attention to the course layout map for #12

Finally got here after years of hearing about it. Reservation went off without a hitch, staff was attentive, beverage cart was there, course was in good shape. Greens quick enough to keep your attention. Bunkers were pretty good. Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thought I hit a perfect drive on 12 (at least for me) but I caught that little finger that reaches out to the right into the right side fairway and stuck it under the lip. Only play was sideways towards the OB, managed to save bogey. I'll be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Fun

Slowest round of summer golf I have ever played in Arizona since I have lived here (1989). No ranger. Stacked 3 deep on tee boxes from hole 12 in. Greens are all cut at different lengths, very grainy. Not impressed. When I told personnel, they shruged it off and said "sorry". It took us 4 hours and 42 minutes. I only paid $20, but will not be going back. Disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good value for money

Talking stick has a $20 deal on right now, which is great! The course is great and staff are friendly. The only issues was that we only saw the drinks person once and the carts don’t have GPS even though the booking says they do. Otherwise, solid course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout but a near 5 hour round

Golf course itself is great although greens were a bit slow. The pace of play is horrible. It was not busy particularly just slow groups. Not sure why but there were no marshals on the course to keep things moving. There are no water hazards but plenty of sand.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Absolutely

1st timer. Excellent experience. Coming back for sure!! Course to me was in great shape. Coming back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Desert Dawg

Always a great course to play. Especially at summer rates.
Played with : a scratch, 2 Handi & 3 Handi. I';m a 18, should not have tried to keep up!! They we great guys even with me thrashing along.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Great condition, pretty wide fairways, with lots of bunkers along the sides. No water to speak of, plenty of desert surrounding. Greens were in good shape, recently sanded, but still true, and challenging. Got a great deal at $21 at 10am. Got to about 107°, but still great. Lots of water on the course, so you can stay hydrated. Restaurant offers great service and good food. Staff was excellent. I'm going back ASAP!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Junior Tourney first Tee Times in AM?

I was excited to play the course today and in spite of 106 degrees, the price was right. Upon arriving an hour before my tee time, I was informed that the times were being delayed by 30 minutes to allow the juniors more time...ok, no problem..I am on vacation. Finally, l got off number one and after finally finishing that hole in 25 minutes, the waited for three groups to tee off on number two, I decided that a 7 hour course was not in the offing for me....
In the management, they did find a way to refund the green fee, but the frustration was then trying to find another course with an available time near by.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course for all levels of players

Good wide fairways, large greens. Bunkers with sand. Challenging undulations on greens. Course in very good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slowwwww

Love these courses, staff, maintenance, bar, etc.

But they undeniably have a pace of play problem.
Yesterday was just the latest example.

Teed off about 2:40, 14 min late
Reached the 4th tee at 3:40
1 hour, 3 holes.
That’s a 6 hour pace.
I quit after 6 holes at 4:30
6 holes in 1 hour 50 min

We were literally hitting a shot every 10 minutes not counting putts

Never saw a marshall. Or beverage cart.

I’d like to think they know they’ve got a problem but if so, they clearly don’t care enough to actually DO anything. This has been going on for a while now

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fabulous value

The Talking Stick complex is one of my favorite golf facilities. My brother in law and I played the North and the course was in great shape. Best of all, the rate on GolfNow was $45, which is unbelievable for a course of the caliber of both courses. And the staff are very friendly and efficient.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day Great value

Have played Talking Stick dozens of times over the past five years and have never failed to have a great round. It gets pretty slow in the winter, but now that the snowbirds are gone, it’s back to a good track. A special shout out to the drink cart lady - she saw us five or six times over the round and since it was a hundred degrees today, she was a welcome sight. Two excellent courses and great service!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

So so conditioning

Sorry to say the course conditions are a. 6/10 particularly fairway and cart paths. Electric carts are in mediocre shape making strange noise and a bit of lurching.. no big hurry back for me.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Municipal course conditions with municipal course pace of play. Brutal 5 hr round on Friday afternoon.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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