Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
A links-style Coore and Crenshaw design in the heart of the Scottsdale corridor, with wide fairways and room to get creative. We book tee times, transport and lodging around it in one quote.
- 4 Stars · Golf Digest
- #5 in AZ · GolfPass Golfers Choice
The course in photos
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Photo Credit: Brian Oar, except photos marked course-supplied
Why groups book Talking Stick O'odham
Coore and Crenshaw, at value pricing. A design pedigree you usually pay resort prices for.
Fun for every handicap. Vast fairways and a 124 slope from the back tees give the whole group a chance to score.
Central and easy. About 15 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, with Piipaash next door for a 36-hole day.
About the course
Talking Stick Golf Club, featuring a Coore and Crenshaw design in the heart of Scottsdale, is a must-play destination on your golf trip. The O'odham Course offers a challenging yet rewarding experience when approached correctly, with well-maintained fairways, panoramic views of the desert landscape and a sense of tranquility that makes every round memorable. Keep an eye out for the wild horses that call the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community home.
An early morning or twilight round offers some of the best views of the mountains that frame the Valley of the Sun. With a slope of 124 from the back tees, the O'odham Course gives players of all skill levels the opportunity to score.
“This links-style gem has vast fairways and allows the golfer the creativity to play many different styles of shots into different holes.”
Course details
Awards and accolades
- 4 Stars: Golf Digest
- The 25 Best Courses You Can Play in AZ: Golf Digest
- #5 Best Golf Courses in AZ: GolfPass Golfers Choice
Facility info
- Driving range
- Putting green
- The Sandwich House
- Talking Stick Golf Academy
- VISION54 golf coaching
- LaBauve Golf
- True Spec club fitting
- Beverage cart
- Rental clubs
Dress code
- Proper golf attire required
- Collared or mock neck shirts required
- No denim or swimwear
- Spikeless facility
Golf course architect
- Architects: Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
- Opened in 1998
Local knowledge
- About 15 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale
- Piipaash Course on the same property
- Minutes from Talking Stick Resort
Scorecard and tees
Par 70 (35 out, 35 in). Four sets of tees from 4,677 to 7,133 yards. Ratings and slopes shown are men's; women's are on the printable scorecard.
| Tee | Out | In | Total | Rating / Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,499 | 3,634 | 7,133 | 72.6 / 124 |
| Gold | 3,220 | 3,290 | 6,510 | 69.9 / 119 |
| Jade | 2,671 | 2,861 | 5,532 | 65.2 / 111 |
| Rust | 2,366 | 2,311 | 4,677 | 61.4 / 105 |
Where to stay
Talking Stick Resort & Casino
A AAA Four Diamond resort five minutes from the first tee, with rooms built for golf groups.
- About 250 rooms with two beds, so groups split rooms easily
- Casino, Orange Sky steakhouse and a 24-hour pool for after the round
- About 20 minutes from Sky Harbor
Prefer a private home for the group? See our golf vacation homes.
Talking Stick O'odham FAQ
How far is Talking Stick O'odham from Scottsdale?
About 15 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, right on the Loop 101 corridor. We arrange group transport so the whole crew arrives together.
Can Talking Stick O'odham handle our group?
Yes. We book back-to-back tee times for multi-foursome groups, and with Piipaash on the same property a larger group can split across both courses.
Who designed the course?
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. It opened in 1998.
What is the dress code?
Collared or mock neck shirts, no denim or swimwear, spikeless shoes.
How much does it cost to play?
O'odham is a $$$ course on our five-tier scale: a Coore and Crenshaw design without the top-tier resort price. Green fees swing widely by season and tee time, so we price it inside your package quote for your exact dates.
Where should we stay to play Talking Stick O'odham?
Talking Stick Resort & Casino is next door, about five minutes from the first tee, and it is the easiest base for this course. We package rooms, tee times and transport together, or we can place your group in a private home if you would rather have one house.
Pair it with
Check the fall overseed schedule before you pick dates.
Build your Talking Stick O'odham stay-and-play
Tell us your dates and group size. We send back tee times, transport and lodging in one itinerary.
Get a group quotePrice tier compares typical peak-season pricing across Scottsdale courses ($ to $$$$$). Exact rates come with your package quote.