Golf Courses: Talking Stick Golf Club

This unusual design successfully incorporates traditional Scottish links features with modern American desert golf. Ben Crenshaw and his design partner Bill Coore have received several awards for modern design for their work at Talking Stick Golf Club. Located on Native American land, Talking Stick has no homes or commercial buildings anywhere near the golf courses. Wild horses and other native wildlife roam the perimeter of the course, adding considerably to the ambiance of this unique facility.

Tree lined fairways, elevated greens, and deep greenside bunkers are characteristics of Talking Stick South. Another Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore design, the South course is rapidly gaining respect and admiration from the golf community. Although it sits side-by-side with the North course, The South exhibits a totally different personality.

The two uniquely different courses offer many options according to the golfer's level of playing skill. Located on and owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the North and South courses blend with their tranquil desert surroundings.

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Talking Stick Golf Club Course Stats

North Course

Printable scorecard

South Course

Printable scorecard

Facility & Course Information for Talking Stick Golf Club

• Course Style: South - Desert/Traditional, North - Scottish/Links
• Number of Holes: 36
• Green Type: Summer: Tiffdwarf Bermuda, Winter: POA Trivialis
• Fairway Type: Summer: Tifway 419 Bermuda, Winter: Perennial Rye
• Twilight Rates: Yes, 50% off of rack rate in season and times vary with season.
• Replay Rates: Yes, replay rate is the same as twilight rate; which is 50% off rack rate in season.
• Junior Rates: Yes, 17 years old or younger and rates vary with season.
• 9 Hole Rates: Yes, rates vary with season. Please contact the pro shop.
• Practice Facility: Yes, expansive practice facility with a 25-acre driving range and a 17,000 sq ft putting green, $15.00 plus Tax for 150 balls (small) and $25.00 plus Tax for 300 balls (large), driving range is closed to the public until 2:00pm, closed Mondays & Thursdays at 2:00pm for maintenance.
• Cart Access: 90 degrees rule
• Club Rental: Yes, premium Callaway sets are available for Men and Women in both right and left handed (Callaway Greg Big Bertha II Driver, Callaway Steelhead III 3-wood and 5-wood, Callaway X-16 irons 3 through lob wedge, all shafts are available in steel or graphite, Odyssey DFX putter) and a complimentary Troon Golf pouch with six Callaway Hx blue golf balls are included, $60.00 plus Tax.
• Lessons: Yes, Tim Mahoney private lessons $150.00/Hour, John Caffee $100.00/45 Minutes, Doug Brooke $75.00/45 Minutes, Jeff Sorkness $90.00/45 Minutes, Brian Kolehma $60.00/45 Minutes, Todd McKIttrick $55.00/45 Minutes. Please contact the pro shop for more details.
• Training Facilities: Yes, 1500 sq ft Learning Center shared by Golf Digest Schools and the Troon Golf Institute with video equipment, computer swing analysis equipment, hitting stations and classroom areas, 10 acre driving range offer two teeing areas, including space for almost 100 hitting stations, 2 covered hitting areas for inclement weather practice sessions and lessons, 170 yard practice hole directly adjacent to the range, the hole is exclusive use of students of the Talking Stick education philosophy and that of its instructors.
• Locker Room/Shower Facilities: Yes, locker room facilities as well as showers are available for both Men and Women and a $5.00 redeemable deposit for towels is required.
• Dress Code: Yes, proper golf attire, Men must wear collard shirts, shorts with a minimum of 6' inseam, Women may wear collard shirt or golf blouse with medium length shorts, skirt or slacks. Any denim, jeans, t-shirts or sweat clothes are prohibited.
• Spike Policy: Yes, traditional (metal) or alternative spikes (soft spikes) are permitted.
• Shoe Rental: No, not available
• Restaurant: Yes, Wildhorse Grille, Breakfast 7:00am to 11:00am, Lunch 11:00am to 3:00pm, remains open until approximately 5:00pm for appetizers and until last golf car comes in for bar service. Reservations are accepted for lunch and is open seven days a week.
• Bar: Yes, full service bar located in Wildhorse Grille.
• Rider Fee: Yes, $25.00 plus Tax.
• Conference & Banquet Facilities: Yes, Talking Stick Golf Club can accommodate up to 50 people in the Wildhorse Grille and 250 people on their immaculate event lawn.
• Director of Golf: Scott Heideman

Tournaments/Events

Talking Stick Golf Club Awards / Recognition

Address & Directions for Talking Stick Golf Club

Talking Stick Golf Course
9998 E. Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Directions from the north (15 - 20 minutes):
Take Highway 101 South to the Indian Bend exit. Go left (East) at the traffic light. Continue East 1.5 miles until Indian Bend Road dead-ends, then turn left onto the drive leading to Talking Stick. Approximate drive time from North Scottsdale (near Frank Lloyd Wright and Scottsdale Road).

Directions from the south (30 - 40 minutes):
Take Interstate 60 to Highway 101 North. Continue on Highway 101 North to the Indian Bend exit. Turn right (East) at the traffic light. Continue East 1.5 miles until Indian Bend Road dead-ends, then turn left onto the drive leading to Talking Stick.

Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor international airport: (20-30 minutes):
Take Highway 202 East to Highway 101 North. Continue on Highway 101 North to the Indian Bend exit. Turn right (East) at the traffic light. Continue East 1.5 miles until Indian Bend Road dead-ends, then turn left onto the drive leading to Talking Stick.