Talking Stick Golf Club

9998 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, USA

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Address:	9998 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, USA
Phone:	+1 480-860-2221
Site:	talkingstickgolfclub.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM

Location

Photos 100

Reviews 15

Sean McCarthy

Compared to other golf courses around, this one is terrible value. Its absolutely flat. They moved no earth to make it. Terribly boring. The only two holes I can remember are #1 and 2 on the North course, because they were sooo bad! #1 is alongside the range so I couldnt find my ball on the fairway due to all the other balls. #2 has out of bounds all along the left side from tee to green. The most boring hole Ive ever played. The only thing that would make it worse would be a sand green. It actually reminded me of a sand green course I played as a kid. For $85 USD, this is horrible value. For $25 more, play a WAY NICER course like We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, or Westin Kierland. Seriously, avoid this one. Go to their TopGolf driving range instead.

Mark Kessler

This is the third year we have played these courses. The facility is top notch and we have always looked forward to our rounds here. Unfortunately we followed a group of young men who intentionally played their boom box rap music very loud. The music could be heard several holes away and was quite distracting. I mention this after the round and was told this was a personal preference. I actually got the feeling that I was out of bounds for mentioning it. I am afraid I cannot play here again unless they can assure me they have a no boom box rule. When I book times at resorts in the future I will have to inquire about boom boxes. GOLF USED TO BE A GAME OF ETIQUETTE.

Jacob Coulter

Awful experience today on the South course. The deafening techno music from the hotel is a serious negative. It can be heard on every single hole and takes away from the peace and quiet of a normal round of golf. We ran into the beverage cart on hole 2 and were told it was last call. It was 105 degrees today so that sucked that we were limited to the water jugs on the course. It took 2:40 to play 9 holes. We waited on every tee box, and there were no rangers managing pace of play. We ended up walking off the course and not finishing. Two groups behind us did the same thing. Play elsewhere. They seem to have management issues.

kris shingleton

From the very moment we showed up we were harassed and hurried. The marshals here are absolutely ridiculous. We stopped at the turn to get a sandwich and a beer to go, the marshal lit into us for stopping. I would never play this course again. The course isnt even that great. No personality, its all straight holes. Every hole looks the same, and it is filled with muskrats everywhere. In all my years of golfing Ive never experienced anything like these marshals. They seriously need some customer service overhauling, Im not paying 80 bucks for an experience like that.

Trevor Shaffer

Played the North course on 6/5/15. It is a very flat course with no real personality. Fairways were in great shape. Greens were slow, almost felt like putting on turf. I cant remember a hole I really liked because a lot of them felt repetitive. No elevation changes or water holes. Strictly desert. However, did see two coyotes and a lot of prairie dogs that almost became road kill a few times. They arent scared of people and will sneak up on you as you tee off haha. Pretty funny little guys to say the least.

Jonathan D Linscott

Place has great potential. Will review again later, but in July 2016 the course was a little rough, the bar closed earlier than advertised (no 19th hole), and I paid more $$$ for an earlier tee time, but the starter was letting people tee off whenever they wanted. Easily four stars with minor corrections, and a possible 5-star gem if they promoted it better to locals (golf leagues and tournaments, "swing & fling" staycations with golf and room at casino staycations, business golf & meetings, etc.).

A Private User

Played Talking Stick North course on 04/10/2010. Very big disappointment. Absolutely zero "WOW" factor. Very flat, very boring holes. Was expecting a lot more. Got to 16 and 2 groups were on the tee. No marshall to be found. Some tee boxes were distinguished only by white chalk outlines and shorter grass - no mounding. Greens rolled true. Got back after a hot round and the bar was closed due to a wedding!! So no 19th hole that day. Best part of this course is the practice facility.

Justin Wray

Well conditioned desert course with good service, from bag drop to starter to marshal. However, the course is boring. Very flat property and with wide fairways and similar greens, all the holes feel the same. Just bash driver and mid-iron/wedge to the green, no real variety at all, even with the bunkering. Love the lack of rough of Coore/Crenshaw designs but this course was too resort and felt designed for only short hitters to have the challenges.

Steven Durst

I had a had a very enjoyable round on the South course. The course was in great shape. An interesting, challenging layout of reasonable difficulty for an average golfer. I (a resort guest) was accompanied by a threesome of regular members. The service provided by the starter and pro shop was excellent and the practice facility was great.I also had a very good breakfast in the grill. I am looking forward to my next trip.

Michael Passero

Im a Southern Cal Resident visiting family. I chose this course to play with high expectations. I cant believe they charge $175 for peak rates!!!! I only paid $40 for the North Course, the summer rate. The course is fairly easy with wide fairways, flat from fairways to greens and somewhat boring. However, the course was in good condition considering they recently punched the greens.

Alan Forde

Perhaps we all scored it low because of how many other great & scenic courses we played? Maybe it was the way shots played down the left side of #2 & 3 would hit the fairway but run left and out of bounds. Local knowledge can help. Nothing memorable about the Proshop nor restaurant after - not a negative, just that I have no recall two weeks later after six other courses.

Brandon Laufenberg

This course was great! It was lush and green, even during a long heat wave. The course was long for a par 70, but played shorter since the air is so dry and hot. I played at the beginning of May, and the price was coming down from their peak season rates. Beautiful views, lots of wildlife, and a very attentive staff. If you are in the area, this is a must-play.

Shane Wenzel

Ive played on both courses and theyre good to great. The club house I wonky with its set up the driving range needs to be doubled in size and beverage service on the course needs to be better (who doesnt complain about this on any course, right?) The course itself is a please to play. Theyre challenging, well kept and worth what you pay.

Kenneth Barn

My family always went here when we have a family gatherings. We play this course when in phoenix. from the clubhouse, to the practice range to the greens everything is great. this is a fun and amazing course to play.

A Private User

Very nice track for mid to high handicappers. Wide fairways, great greens, great condition. Service was exceptional. We stayed at the resort and paid $90/round in early April.. Very fair price.