Arizona

Talking Stick Resort

Courses: 2
From: $1.5k
Best for: Buddies
Courses: 2
From: $1,495/pp
Best for: Buddies Trips
Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Talking Stick Resort pairs a full Scottsdale resort, casino, dining, and spa experience with 36 holes of public Coore & Crenshaw golf at Talking Stick Golf Club. The O’odham and Piipaash courses offer two distinct desert-golf personalities just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor and Old Town Scottsdale.

Courses: 2 courses
Best months: October – April
Ideal length: 3–4 nights
From airport: 20–25 min
Trips from: $1,495

Golf Courses at Talking Stick Resort

Arizona · Course 1

Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course

Holes: 18
Par: 70
Yards: 7133
Est.: 1998

A stunning desert-style course that offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, featuring wide fairways and strategic bunkering.

Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course

Arizona · Course 2

Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6953
Est.: 1998

A beautiful parkland-style course with tree-lined fairways and water features, providing a unique contrast to its sister course.

Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course

Trip Packages at Talking Stick Resort

Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.

Talking Stick Scottsdale Golf Package

From $1,495 per golfer

Stay at Talking Stick Resort and play both Coore & Crenshaw courses at Talking Stick Golf Club, with room to add additional Scottsdale-area golf, casino time, dining, spa, and Old Town nightlife.

All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.

What to Expect at Talking Stick Resort

Why visit

Talking Stick works well because it gives golf groups a convenient Scottsdale base without sacrificing architecture. Talking Stick Golf Club features two public Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw designs: O’odham, the former North Course, with wide corridors and desert-links strategy; and Piipaash, the former South Course, with more tree-lined fairways, raised greens, and a more straightforward resort-golf feel. Add the casino, spa, pool, restaurants, nearby spring training, Old Town Scottsdale nightlife, and fast airport access, and it becomes one of the easiest Arizona golf trips to package.

Accommodations

Guests typically stay at Talking Stick Resort, the full-service casino resort located just down Talking Stick Way from the golf club. The Scottsdale area also offers luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and rental homes for groups wanting to pair Talking Stick with additional Valley courses.

Resort amenities

Talking Stick combines a 36-hole public golf club with the amenities of a major Scottsdale resort. Golfers get two Coore & Crenshaw courses, practice facilities, clubhouse dining, nearby resort lodging, casino gaming, spa, pool areas, entertainment, and easy access to Scottsdale restaurants and nightlife.

Two Coore & Crenshaw Courses
Talking Stick Golf Club Grill
Practice Facilities
Casino Resort & Spa
Easy Scottsdale Access

Where to stay

2 hand-picked stays.

Each property is selected for proximity to the next round, the kind of evening that fits a long golf trip, and the feel we want for the group.

2 properties

Resort01 / 02

Talking Stick Resort

Resort Room / Suite

Full-service Scottsdale casino resort with modern rooms and suites, multiple dining options, gaming, pool areas, entertainment, and a 14th-floor spa.

Best lodging fit for groups wanting the easiest Talking Stick golf-and-resort experience.

Included in package

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Scottsdale Resort & Rental Home Options

Hotel Room / Rental Home

Nearby Scottsdale hotels, luxury resorts, and rental homes can be used for groups pairing Talking Stick with additional courses across the Valley.

Good option for larger groups or itineraries built around Old Town Scottsdale.

Included in package

Plan Your Trip to Talking Stick Resort

Getting there

Talking Stick Resort and Talking Stick Golf Club are located in Scottsdale just off Loop 101 at Talking Stick Way / Indian Bend Road. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the main airport and is typically about 20–25 minutes away by car.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Talking Stick is October through April, when Scottsdale temperatures are most comfortable for golf. Late spring can offer better value, while summer requires very early tee times because of the desert heat.
Who it's best for: Best for buddies trips, couples golf getaways, casino-resort weekends, and groups wanting public Coore & Crenshaw golf with easy Scottsdale access.
Address: 9998 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Season: Daily
Course details: Talking Stick Golf Club features two public Coore & Crenshaw courses: O’odham, formerly the North Course, and Piipaash, formerly the South Course. Talking Stick Resort is located nearby at 9800 E Talking Stick Way.
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Nearest airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Trip style: Desert
Best for: Buddies Trips, Resort Golf, Scottsdale Golf Getaways

Frequently Asked Questions about Talking Stick Resort

How many courses are at Talking Stick Golf Club?

Talking Stick Golf Club has 36 holes across two 18-hole public courses: the O’odham Course and the Piipaash Course.

Who designed the Talking Stick golf courses?

Both Talking Stick courses were designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.

What is the difference between O’odham and Piipaash?

O’odham, formerly the North Course, has a more open desert-links feel with wide fairways and strategic bunkering. Piipaash, formerly the South Course, is more tree-lined with raised greens and a more straightforward resort-golf presentation.

Is Talking Stick good for buddies trips?

Yes. Talking Stick is a strong buddies-trip fit because it combines two quality public courses, resort lodging, casino gaming, restaurants, spa, and fast access to Old Town Scottsdale.

Can you stay on property at Talking Stick?

Yes. Talking Stick Resort offers hotel rooms and suites, casino amenities, dining, entertainment, and spa access near Talking Stick Golf Club.

What is the best time to visit Talking Stick?

October through April is the best season for comfortable Scottsdale golf weather. Summer can offer value, but early morning tee times are strongly recommended because of the heat.

How far is Talking Stick from Phoenix Sky Harbor?

Talking Stick is typically about 20–25 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by car, depending on traffic.

Is Talking Stick public?

Yes. Talking Stick Golf Club is a public 36-hole golf facility owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

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