Talking Stick Golf Club

9998 East Talking Stick Way,

Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

  • Office

    +1 (480) 860 2221
  • Pro shop

    +1 (480) 860 2221
  • Fax

    +1 (480) 850 7297
  • Golf pro

    Min Park (PGA, Director of Golf)
  • Academy

    The Tim Mahoney Golf Academy

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.

  • Surroundings:

    Desert environment.

  • Designer:

    Ben Crenshaw & Bill Coore

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6833
6430
5428
Par
71
71
71
SSS or slope
71.5
69.1
69.8

At the same location:

Above distances are for the Piipaash course. Also at Talking Stick is the 18-hole O’odham course (par-70, 7133 yards from back tees; formerly known as the North course).

Location

Latitude:

33.542803

Longitude:

-111.862175

How to get there:

1 mile E of 101-loop in Scottsdale

From the 101-loop take exit 44 heading east on Indian Bend Road. After o.8 miles golf entrance is on your left.

Talking Stick Golf Club (Piipaash course)

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1998

Talking Stick Golf Club (Piipaash course; formerly South course): Although the O’odham and Piipaash courses at Talking Stick may run alongside each other, its unlikely these Scottsdale siblings would be mistaken for twins! Both are located on the flattish terrain of an Indian reservation, but there the similarity ends.

The open, links-like styling of Talking Stick's O’odham course, is complemented by a slightly easier-going, resort course feel on the more parkland-styled Piipaash. Small trees create good definition to many holes, as you are steered along the flattish fairways to good size greens. Water occasionally makes its presence felt, more so on the back-nine.

Like the O’odham course, the absence of any housing around the layout creates a wonderfully natural setting, enhancing the wonderful mountain views seen from most parts of the course.

Stay&Play at Talking Stick: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Phoenix / Scottsdale

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes, peak rate in high season (mid-Jan thru' March): $175 (before 2pm, unlimited golf); $110 (from 2pm). Golf cart included.

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Talking Stick is located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation. Two different meanings are ascribed to the name "talking stick". One is that a stick was used by the local Pima tribe to record important events, such as harvests, droughts, solar eclipses and festivals. The other is that a stick was passed around at tribal meetings to the person who wanted to speak.

Talking Stick formerly played host to the PGA Tour Qualifying School (in 1998 and 1999).

Where2Stay

  • Talking Stick ResortAAA 4-Diamond

    9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256.

    +1 (480) 850 7777

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    The Talking Stick Resort offers distinct comfort and contemporary design, in its guest rooms and suites. There's also a raft of onsite activities to keep you fully occupied or quietly relaxed, including: casino, Spa, six unique restaurants, two championship golf courses, pools, fitness centre, shuttle service, and many and varied entertainment options.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Talking Stick (O'Odham & Piipaash courses)

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      TPC Scottsdale; McDowell Mtn; Troon North (Monument & Pinnacle courses); Legend Trail; Boulders (North & South courses); Kierland; SunRidge Canyon; We-Ko-Pa; Wildfire (Faldo & Palmer courses).

  • Marriott Camelback Golf Club & Resort5-star

    5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85253

    +1 (480) 293 2865

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    Located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, prides itself on attentive service and deluxe amenities, which include: heated outdoor pools, garden terraces, desert 18-hole championship golf courses, refreshing massage and day spa, and gourmet dining experiences.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Camelback (not currently listed in Where2Golf)

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Talking Stick (O'Odham & Piipaash courses); SunRidge Canyon; We-Ko-Pa; Wildfire (Faldo & Palmer courses); Grayhawk (Raptor & Talon courses); TPC Scottsdale (Stadium & desert courses); Troon North (Monument & Pinnacle courses); Legend Trail; Boulders (North & South courses); Legacy Golf Resort; Raven at South Mountain.

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