Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
The tree-lined Coore and Crenshaw course at Talking Stick, with wide fairways, raised greens and fast conditions. We book tee times, transport and lodging around it in one quote.
- Top 10 AZ Public Courses · Golfweek
- 4 Stars · Golf Digest
The course in photos
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Photo Credit: Brian Oar, except photos marked course-supplied
Why groups book Talking Stick Piipaash
Not your typical desert course. Eucalyptus and cottonwoods line the fairways, a nice change of pace on a desert trip.
Fair, wide and fast. Generous fairways and playable greens keep every handicap in the game.
Central and easy. About 15 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, with O'odham next door for a 36-hole day.
About the course
The Piipaash Course at Talking Stick has a more traditional feel, with eucalyptus and cottonwood trees lining the fairways and slightly raised greens framed by bunkers, making the course playable for all skill levels. The wide, generous fairways give you every opportunity to score on this Coore and Crenshaw design, as long as you keep the ball in play.
Surrounded by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Piipaash provides panoramic views of the desert landscape and the mountain ranges that create the Valley of the Sun. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, Piipaash invites you to discover a taste of history, as each hole at Talking Stick carries a tribal name.
“Piipaash is not your typical desert golf course, and for that reason we loved mixing it up on our trip. Course conditions were immaculate even in the peak of summer!”
Course details
Awards and accolades
- Top 10 AZ Public Golf Courses: Golfweek
- 4 Stars: Golf Digest
- Top 100 Resort Courses: Golfweek
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
- O'odham Course on the same property
- Minutes from Talking Stick Resort
Scorecard and tees
Par 71 (35 out, 36 in). Three sets of tees from 5,331 to 6,833 yards. Ratings and slopes shown are men's; women's are on the printable scorecard.
| Tee | Out | In | Total | Rating / Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,405 | 3,428 | 6,833 | 72.0 / 126 |
| Gold | 3,208 | 3,222 | 6,430 | 69.7 / 120 |
| Jade | 2,681 | 2,650 | 5,331 | 64.9 / 108 |
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 Piipaash FAQ
How far is Talking Stick Piipaash 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 Piipaash handle our group?
Yes. We book back-to-back tee times for multi-foursome groups, and with O'odham 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?
Piipaash is a $$$ course on our five-tier scale: a Coore and Crenshaw design without the top-tier resort price. Green fees swing widely by season and tee time, so we price it inside your package quote for your exact dates.
Where should we stay to play Talking Stick Piipaash?
Talking Stick Resort & Casino is next door, about five minutes from the first tee, and it is the easiest base for this course. We package rooms, tee times and transport together, or we can place your group in a private home if you would rather have one house.
Pair it with
Check the fall overseed schedule before you pick dates.
Build your Talking Stick Piipaash stay-and-play
Tell us your dates and group size. We send back tee times, transport and lodging in one itinerary.
Get a group quotePrice tier compares typical peak-season pricing across Scottsdale courses ($ to $$$$$). Exact rates come with your package quote.