There are deep bunkers on the sides of the greens of a few par 3's. 18 was a fun approach to a tight green with bunkers on the left and water on the right. 11 was a fun hole - it's a dogleg left with water running along the entire left side. If you enjoy hitting driver off the tee and don't have the best control with the driver, play here. This was my preferred side of the 2 tracks since there's doglegs and water comes into play on a few holes. There's rough everywhere in case you miss the wide fairways. You're always hitting from grass here which is great after playing a dozen courses in the valley with tight fairways and desert runoffs. Both golf courses are void of residential development and feature forgiving fairways and greens on native terrain.

The golf club is located next door and feature 36 holes designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Piipash and O'odham. Additional amenities include a spa, fitness center and a complimentary shuttle that can transport guests to area attractions. The main outdoor pool is large and has live music and DJs during a summer series and cabanas for rent, while there are two smaller pools. In addition to nightlife and live casino action at the resort, a Topgolf was recently added to the property as well. Located off the Highway 101 loop, it is conveniently located near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and many of the area's best golf courses. It is among Arizona's largest golf and casino resorts with nearly 500 guest rooms in a 15-story hotel tower, six restaurants, entertainment and pools. Just east of Phoenix-Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort is owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

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