resort · Phoenix, AZ · 18 holes

Wildfire Golf Club - Palmer Course

A wide, resort-friendly course at JW Marriott Desert Ridge; easy logistics for a resort stay, priced below the north Scottsdale names.

Par72

Tips7,145 yd

Rating / slope72.5 / 140

Green fees seen$200–$250

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Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Tournament	7,145	72.5 / 140	–
Championship	6,675	70.3 / 130	–
Regular	6,080	68.0 / 120	–
Forward	5,505	–	70.9 / 121
Wildfire	4,915	–	67.9 / 109

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Peak	Average weekend peak rate $200-$250 (Greenskeeper estimate, undated).

No official 2026 rates seen; wildfiregolf.com refused automated fetches.

Before you book

Access	Resort course at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, open to the public as well as resort guests. Stay id: jw-marriott-desert-ridge (unlocks resort golf packages).
Overseed / closures	2026 dates not found (official site blocked fetching).
Designer	Arnold Palmer design (per course name)
Style	Resort desert course with wide fairways; one of two 18s at Desert Ridge.
Practice	Grass driving range, chipping and bunker practice area, putting green (Greenskeeper).
Drive from Old Town Scottsdale	29 min (20.3 mi)
Phone	480-473-0205
Address	5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054

Local knowledge

A good base for groups: two courses at the resort, and Kierland/Grayhawk are 15-20 minutes away.

Closest golf hotels

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa — 6 min, 2.3 mi
Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic — 8 min, 3.8 mi
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — 12 min, 6.4 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Wildfire Golf Club - Palmer Course?

Green fees we have seen range from $200–$250, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Average weekend peak rate $200-$250 (Greenskeeper estimate, undated).

How hard is Wildfire Golf Club - Palmer Course?

From the back tees it measures 7,145 yards with a course rating of 72.5 and a slope of 140.

How far is Wildfire Golf Club - Palmer Course from Scottsdale?

About 29 minutes (20.3 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.