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3.9
3036 Reviews (3036)
5 Stars
880
4 Stars
1291
3 Stars
540
2 Stars
198
1 Stars
127
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
81.8%
Recommend this course
2473 out of 3036 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
218 Reviews (218)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.2%
Recommend this course
188 out of 218 reviews
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4.0
391 Reviews (391)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
151
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.1%
Recommend this course
321 out of 391 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6106 yards
Slope 124
Rating 68.8
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Starfire Golf Club 18 Holes
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1988) Ed Seay Robert Walker (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.9
3036 Reviews (3036)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 90
Patio Dining 80
Brunch 56
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 147
Bunkers 119
Narrow Fairways 62
This course/club is great for:
Locals 126
Seniors 99
Playing Multiple Courses 70
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 172
Near Local Attractions 45
In the 'Burbs 38

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly round in the rain

Course held up great with the unexpected rain. Couple pin placements were a bit funky but overall, enjoyed the course very much.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.
We are so glad you enjoyed our unique golf course!
Thank you for your feedback, we are always working to improve the experience.
We look forward to welcoming you out again soon!
- Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/26/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5 star review!
We hope to have you back out for more golf soon!
Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging

Nice course, couple we were paired with had no consideration of idea as to golf maners.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you so much for playing Starfire! We are glad you enjoyed the golf course and we appreciate your review! So unfortunate for the less than golf savvy twosome you were paired with.
We do look forward to having you back out for an enjoyable round at Starfire! -Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5-star review!
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

Typical for the spring in phoenix. I lived here for 13 years and the courses tend to be quite hard and under watered, especially in the spring.. Over all the course was in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and taking the time to give us your review. Your comments are much appreciated and I will share them with our team. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in excellent condition

Tee Time 8am and pace of play was excellent. The course condition was outstanding. Completed 18 holes in under 3 1/2 hours. The course was beautiful with green flowering shrubbery, palm trees and several ponds. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. This was about my 5th or 6th time here and the course was better than ever.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club! We are so happy to hear our wonderful facility exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back.
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For the price the carts should have GPS course info.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback and patience as we work to make Starfire even better!
Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Seriously- get a ranger on the course

The course conditions were great but the pace of play was ridiculous. There were at least two, if not three, groups waiting on most tee boxes. And foursomes apparently were allowed to split into twosomes which made the situation even worse. The final straw was reaching the 10th tee box and a group of teenage boys were there, having been purportedly sent by the starter to play nine because “the front is backed up”. On course staff apparently needs training. I do not recommend ever playing this course on a weekend

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.
We take speed of play seriously and make sure our course marshals and starters are continually working with our golfers on their pace. It looks as though we missed some opportunities, and we will continue to improve.
We hope to have you back for the Starfire experience again soon.
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course with challenging holes that can require length occasionally and driving accuracy often.

Only complaint was the tee boxes were like cement and you needed a hammer to put in a tee and if you did get it. In, you would break it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback and patience as we work to make Starfire even better by softening up our newly renovated tees!
We look forward to having you back out soon.
Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing

For a public course, pretty well maintained. Tee boxes on from 9 were incredibly hard…broke 3 tees trying to tee up various holes.

Would strongly recommend…my problem is I live to far away to come and play here more often.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.
We are so glad you enjoyed the Starfire experience!
Thank you for your feedback, we are always working to improve the experience and we will be softening up those newly sodded tees in the not too distant future.
We look forward to welcoming you out again soon!
- Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

First time playing course, and I was blown away…beautiful course, pace of play sufficient. For a public course, maintenance was incredible.

Only negative I have is the tee boxes were rock hard, especially on front 9…if playing, be aware will probably snap some tees trying to tee it up.

Unfortunately I live about 35 miles away, so won’t play here much, but will get back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the Starfire experience. Our golf course is unique, fun and challenging and our staff help make us outstanding!
We finished a tee complex renovation this fall and now we will work on softening those tees.
We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Basic Golf Course

Played here because it was close to condo and course wasn’t very busy. Course was in good shape and kind of winds through homes. Not a hard or difficult course. Dollar wise probably not worth the $175 price tag compared to others that are $230. However, if you haven’t played for awhile, a good course for a warm up. They also have a another nine hole course if you want to practice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for the great feedback. Our golf course is unique, fun and challenging and our staff help make us outstanding!
We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!
-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Starfire golf course

Course was in great shape. Tee boxes are a bit hard for sinking tees into the ground. Fairways are a bit tight but not impossible. Played as a three-some on a Tuesday afternoon around 3:00 pm and we never waited on a group in front of us nor were we pushed by any groups behind us. Very enjoyable late February afternoon of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5-star review!
We are so happy you enjoyed the course and our great staff. We will continue working on softening the newly leveled and sodded tees.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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