public · Scottsdale, AZ · 18 holes
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course
Coore-Crenshaw's wide, firm, walkable links-style course minutes from Old Town; good value with the Talking Stick Card.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,133 | 72.6 / 124 | – |
| Gold | 6,510 | 69.9 / 119 | 75.6 / 127 |
| Gold/Jade | 5,945 | 67.0 / 116 | 72.6 / 123 |
| Jade | 5,532 | 65.2 / 111 | 70.0 / 116 |
| Rust | 4,677 | 61.4 / 105 | 65.7 / 109 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Dynamic; not published on the club site. |
|---|---|
| Summer | GolfNow hot deal seen at $26.99 with cart for O'odham on Aug 20, 2026 (search snippet). |
| Locals | Separate AZ Resident rate category on the booking page (amount not shown). Talking Stick Card 2026-27: $129 + tax, valid Oct 1, 2026-Sep 30, 2027; dynamic card rates for holder plus one guest, booking 3 days out, one free round (blackout Mon-Wed before 10 am), 20% off F&B, 15% off merchandise. |
talkingstickgolfclub.com read 2026-11-03
Before you book
| Access | Owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community; public. Booking rate categories include Day Guest, Card Holder and AZ Resident. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Public window not published; card holders book 3 days out for card rates. |
| Overseed / closures | 2026: closed Sep 27-Oct 15, cart path only Oct 16-Nov 5; range and putting green closed Sep 21-Oct 15 (club site, via search snippet). |
| Designer | Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Style | Flat, wide-open links-style desert course, very walkable. |
| Drive from Old Town Scottsdale | 15 min (7.0 mi) |
| Phone | 480-860-2221 |
| Address | 9998 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 |
Local knowledge
- The $129 card pays off in a couple of rounds on a winter stay, but card rates only apply when booked 3 days or less out.
- Cart path only until Nov 5, 2026.
- Wide and walkable: a good arrival-day round.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 404 | -4 ft | |
| 2 | 5 | 547 | +6 ft | |
| 3 | 4 | 442 | +6 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 437 | -5 ft | |
| 5 | 4 | 386 | -6 ft | |
| 6 | 3 | 225 | +3 ft | |
| 7 | 5 | 520 | -6 ft | |
| 8 | 3 | 156 | -1 ft | |
| 9 | 4 | 464 | -6 ft | |
| 10 | 4 | 445 | +6 ft | |
| 11 | 3 | 259 | +1 ft | |
| 12 | 4 | 399 | +4 ft | |
| 13 | 4 | 385 | +3 ft | |
| 14 | 4 | 432 | -5 ft | |
| 15 | 4 | 464 | +6 ft | |
| 16 | 3 | 191 | -3 ft | |
| 17 | 5 | 566 | -3 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 477 | -6 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- Talking Stick Resort — 5 min, 1.2 mi
- Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River — 11 min, 3.8 mi
- The Scottsdale Resort & Spa — 12 min, 4.4 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $26, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Dynamic; not published on the club site.
When is Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Sep 27 – Oct 15. 2026: closed Sep 27-Oct 15, cart path only Oct 16-Nov 5; range and putting green closed Sep 21-Oct 15 (club site, via search snippet).
How hard is Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course?
From the back tees it measures 7,133 yards with a course rating of 72.6 and a slope of 124.
How far ahead can you book Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course?
Public window not published; card holders book 3 days out for card rates.
How far is Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course from Scottsdale?
About 15 minutes (7.0 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.
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