Talking Stick Golf Club is owned and run by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, on its land just east of Scottsdale’s Loop 101. It opened in 1998 with two Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw courses. The O’odham, once the North Course, is the reason most golfers visit. It is flat, open and firm, with crowned greens that reward running the ball in, so it feels quite unlike the target golf that dominates the area. Walking is allowed, there are no artificial lakes, and wild horses are sometimes seen on the property.
Talking Stick Golf Club (O’odham Course) green fees and tee times.
Book online through the club’s booking pages, which are split by player type: day guest, Arizona resident, Talking Stick Card holder, community member and so on. You can also call 480-860-2221. Rates are not published and change with demand. To play 36 holes, book two separate 18-hole times on the same day, ideally 4.5 to 5 hours apart. Check in 30 minutes early and tell the shop you are playing both. Cancel or cut player numbers at least 48 hours ahead. No-shows are charged the posted rate to the card on file. Groups are capped at four, and smaller groups may be paired. The Talking Stick Card, US$129 plus tax for the 2026–27 season, unlocks dynamic card rates for bookings made up to three days ahead.
The courses at Talking Stick Golf Club (O’odham Course).
O’odham Course (formerly North)
The minimalist one: flat, firm and open, with crowned greens and room to bounce the ball on. No artificial lakes. Hole 12, Red Mountain, offers a split fairway; hole 8 is the shortest hole. Listed at 7,133 yards, par 70. Walk it if the weather allows.
Piipaash Course (formerly South)
Also by Coore and Crenshaw, but with a completely different feel. Eucalyptus and cottonwood line each fairway, and raised, well-guarded greens call for high approach shots. The club describes it as more conventional and parkland in style, with desert views beyond the trees.
The round, in perspective.
Coore and Crenshaw did not have dramatic land to work with here, and they did not try to invent it. The O’odham relies on subtle contour instead of elevation change. The club calls it desert links: close-cut run-up areas, raised and gently sloping greens, and carefully shaped bunkering. Course listings give it 7,133 yards from the back tees at par 70. Hole 12, Red Mountain, is a split-fairway par four that makes you choose a line from the tee. Hole 8 is the shortest on the course. Most of the round is played in wide, open ground with mountain views, and with firm turf the ball keeps running after it lands.
Know before you go.
Cancellation
48 hours, or the posted rate is charged
Group size
Four maximum; no fivesomes
Walking
Allowed; free push carts when available
Dress
Collared shirt, Bermuda-length shorts, soft spikes; no denim
Rental clubs
TaylorMade, US$85 plus tax, first come first served
Cart rider fee
US$35
Make the trip work.
Range balls come with the day’s green fee. The range is 150 yards wide, natural turf, and closes for maintenance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from October to March. Ball sales stop at 5pm from November to February. Rental sets are TaylorMade Qi4D in men’s and women’s, left- and right-handed. They cost US$85 plus tax with two sleeves of balls and cannot be reserved, so arrive early if you need them. Carts are shared. A single cart costs extra, a non-playing rider pays US$35, and drivers must be at least 16 with a licence. The pace target is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is about 17 miles away, roughly 30 minutes by car via the Loop 202 and Loop 101. The club is at 9998 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, just off the Loop 101 at Indian Bend Road. Old Town Scottsdale is about 15 minutes west.
Talking Stick Resort, also owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, is the nearest hotel, a casino resort a few minutes from the first tee. The club is one of the most central courses in the area, so any Old Town Scottsdale hotel is a short drive away. That is an advantage if your group includes non-golfers who want restaurants, galleries and shops within walking distance of the hotel.
Make a trip of it.
We-Ko-Pa, on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, is about 25 minutes east and makes an obvious companion. Its Saguaro Course is also a Coore and Crenshaw walking course. TPC Scottsdale is about 15 minutes north. Salt River Fields, the spring-training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, is in the same Talking Stick district, and it is worth a visit if you come in March.
Find your season.
From October to March the range closes for maintenance three days a week instead of two, and range ball sales end by 5pm from November to February. Winter and spring are the main season, and spring training at Salt River Fields fills nearby hotels in late February and March. Summer means lower demand and serious heat; walking is best before mid-morning.
Yes. Walking is allowed on both courses, and the club provides free push carts when available, or you can bring your own. The flat O’odham is one of the easier walks in the Scottsdale area.
What is the difference between the O’odham and Piipaash courses?
Both are Coore and Crenshaw designs. The O’odham (formerly North) is flat, open and links-like, with crowned greens and run-up areas. The Piipaash (formerly South) is tree-lined with eucalyptus and cottonwood, and its raised greens favour high approach shots.
What is the cancellation policy at Talking Stick?
Cancel or reduce your player count at least 48 hours before your tee time. No-shows are charged the posted rate to the card used to book. Groups are limited to four players.
Who owns Talking Stick Golf Club?
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community owns and runs the club on its land east of Scottsdale. The course names honour the Community’s two peoples, the O’odham (Pima) and the Piipaash (Maricopa).
Last checked 11 November 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
