Location
Talking Stick Golf Club is located at 9998 E. Indian Bend Road (Talking Stick Way), in Scottsdale, Arizona. It sits on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, a short drive from most of Scottsdale’s resorts and amenities.
Slope / Course Rating / Yardage / Par (Back / Black Tees)
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Slope: 124
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Course Rating: 72.6
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Yardage: 7,133 yards
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Par: 70
Membership
Talking Stick is open to the public. It is not a private members-only club. Both its O’odham (North) and Piipaash (South) courses are available for public tee times.
Views
The O’odham Course offers wide panoramic desert views, with the Sonoran Desert landscapes, distant mountains, and natural desert features such as native vegetation and washes. The design emphasizes the natural surroundings, allowing holes to feel spacious and visually tied to the desert’s rugged character.
Course Difficulty
From the back tees, O’odham is a challenging test. At over 7,100 yards, with a rating over 72 and slope in the mid-120s, accuracy off the tee, strategy on approaches, and good short game are needed. While fairways are generous in places, bunkers and subtle green contours penalize imprecision.
Price
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Final Verdict
Talking Stick’s O’odham Course is a premium public course that delivers in design, challenge, scenic desert beauty, and overall playability. If you’re willing to pay a bit more, you get a layout that rewards strategy and precision, gorgeous views, and strong conditioning. It offers excellent value for those looking for a top-tier public round in the Scottsdale area.