Immerse yourself in beauty, history, and tranquility as you begin your journey through the Sonoran Desert at The Valley of the Sun’s finest 36 hole resort golf experience. Wild horses, coyotes, and wildlife will join you on your journey through the O’odham and Piipaash courses. Grab a Talking Stick and record your own story.
The O’odham Course at Talking Stick Golf Club (formerly know as the North Course) is a standout Bill Coore & Crenshaw design that leans into desert links-style elements-wide fairways, artful bunkering, and subtle strategic nuances.
O’ODHAM COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Layout & Design: Flat, arid landscape turned into a strategic gem: broad, angular holes with crowned greens and close-cropped run-up areas. Rather than dramatic elevation, it offers delicate contouring and thoughtful shot options.
Strategic Play
Emphasizes accuracy and angles rather than pure length-approach shots must be precise, especially around raised, subtly sloped greens.
Notable holes like the split-fairway par-4 12th and the tree-lined doglegs demand smart course management.
Aesthetics & Experience
Natural desert vegetation, no artificial lakes, spectacular mountain vistas, and occasional glimpses of wild horses.
Minimalist layout: the course feels rooted in the environment, not forced upon it.
The Piipaash Course at Talking Stick Golf Club (formally know as the South Course) is the more conventional, parkland-style companion to the minimalist Piipaash layout. It offers a refined yet strategic experience designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
PIIPAASH COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Tree-lined Fairways & Raised Greens. The course features lush eucalyptus and cottonwood flanking each hole, contrasting the open desert of the Piipaash. Greens are elevated and well-protected by bunkers and slopes.
Strategic Simplicity
Piipaash provides a straightforward “what you see is what you get” layout-no hidden tricks, but precise shot-making is still required to stay in play and hold the raised greens.
Parkland meets Desert Character
Designed for an aerial game, it blends traditional course styling with desert vistas visible beyond the surrounding trees.
COORE AND CRENSHAW DESIGN
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw are widely regarded as two of the finest golf course architects of the modern era. Together, they lead Coore & Crenshaw, a design firm celebrated for its minimalist approach, deep respect for natural terrain, and emphasis on strategic variety rather than visual extravagance. Their work is especially admired by purists and architecture aficionados.
Their projects at Talking Stick Golf Club were on of their first major public-access desert courses, and it’s still a standout example of their versatility. Instead of resorting to flashy desert features or artificial elevation, they embraced the natural flatness of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa lands, crafting two courses with contrasting identities.
“When commissioned to design Talking Stick Golf Club, our charge was to create two golf courses to accommodate public play yet each decidedly different, with respect to playing characteristics. Talking Stick Golf Club’s O’odham Course (formerly North Course), with its broad, angular holes, rewards thoughtful play through the rise of its many options according to one’s level of skill. Its low profile, slightly crowned greens and close-cropped approaches encourage running as well as aerial assaults. The Piipaash Course (formerly South Course) with its tree lined fairways and raised greens defended at the sides offers a more straightforward style of play. It presents its challenge and strategy in an open and clear-cut fashion. Whichever course one chooses or prefers, it was our desire to portray golf in a traditional sense, which quietly merges with its tranquil desert surroundings.”– Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
DINING
The Talking Stick Golf Club Grill invites you to relax in our warm, southwestern setting while taking in picturesque views of Pinnacle Peak and the McDowell Mountains. Whether grabbing a quick bite to eat before your round, enjoying a leisurely lunch or attending a first-class wedding, guests at the Grill will be treated to a delightful meal and unmatched service.
Breakfast: Served daily from 6:30am – 11am
Lunch: Available daily from 11am – 3pm
Light snacks and a full bar available daily, 6am – 5pm
The Sandwich House at Talking Stick Golf Club
Open daily, 8am – 3pm
Closed Monday, August 24th – Thursday, August 27th during course maintenance.
Inspired by the traditional “sandwich houses” once common in Piipaash and O’odham communities, our driving range snack bar pays tribute to the unique architectural style using repurposed materials like railroad ties, scrap lumber, and adobe-packed walls. Just like the homes they honor, The Sandwich House is all about comfort, tradition, and satisfying the essentials, offering fresh bites and refreshments for golfers on the go.
Grab n’ go options, including sandwiches, hot dogs and snacks.
Full service bar with local beer available.
Conveniently located near driving range and on the turn for Piipaash course.
GOLF TOURNAMENTS
We invite you to host your next golf tournament at Talking Stick Golf Club, one of Arizona’s premier golf destinations, located in the heart of beautiful Scottsdale on the land of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Featuring two distinct 18-hole championship courses – the O’odham (a wide, links-style layout) and the Piipaash (a classic parkland-style routing) – both designed by renowned architects Coore & Crenshaw, Talking Stick offers an exceptional and memorable golf experience for players of all skill levels.
Why Choose Talking Stick Golf Club?
Two Tournament-Ready Courses: Ideal for events of any size-host one large field across two courses or create variety over multiple days.
Comprehensive Tournament Services: Our professional staff will manage pairings, Custom scorecards, contest holes, course and clubhouse signage, scoring, and more.
The Red Mountain Event Space: Perfect for awards ceremonies, post-tournament receptions, and sponsor gatherings. This elegant indoor venue features stunning view of the McDowell Mountain, full A/V capabilities, and flexible catering options.
On-site Catering: Tailored food and beverage packages for breakfasts, lunches, cocktail hours, or formal dinners.
Whether you’re planning a corporate outing, charity fundraiser, competitive amateur event, or social group gathering, our team will help you create a seamless, successful, and unforgettable golf experience from tee-off to toast. We’d be happy to share more details, check availability, or arrange a site tour at your convenience.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an event, contact Nic van Vuuren, Group Sales Director, at nvanvuuren@talkingstickgolfclub.com or (480) 850-7303
