Scottsdale, Arizona
Talking Stick’s Piipaash Course is a polished, inviting Coore & Crenshaw design celebrating subtle parkland challenge on tribal land. Its mature trees, strategic green sites, and impressive back-nine muscle earn it a rightful place atop Arizona’s daily-fee scene, all with effortless resort convenience.
Check out the story of the course's rebranding on the clubhouse display wall, which honors the Piipaash heritage and tribal community’s stewardship.
Piipaash (South) is Coore & Crenshaw’s desert parkland twist—wide, tree-buffered fairways and strategically bunkered, subtly raised greens demand both accuracy and imagination. Absent the raw dunes and vast exposure of its O’odham (North) sibling, the South course focuses on managing shade, slight elevation changes, and water to weave a strategic test that rewards sound decision-making throughout. The routing keeps players guessing, with a blend of straightforward and muscle holes capped by an exciting risk-reward closer. Every green and landing area is crafted to both welcome and defend, offering a different kind of desert challenge rooted in classic design discipline.
Coore & Crenshaw’s restraint and eye for classic design flourish here, blending modern resort comfort with Arizona heritage.
A stern par 4 demanding a confident drive and a long iron to a well-defended green, this hole is regarded as the front nine’s most challenging. Length and precise control are mandatory to avoid deep bunkers and leave a manageable par chance.
Favor the right half of the fairway to open the green; don’t bite off more than you can chew on your approach.
A miss left courts disaster in the bunkers; a missed green almost guarantees a tough up-and-down.
Top-tier grooming, excellent greens, and consistent, resort-level maintenance year-round.
Usually steady; plan for 4-4.5 hour rounds during peak times.
Friendly, high-service resort with a polished golf culture and welcoming staff.
Standard resort golf attire—collared shirts and proper shoes required.
Arizona resort courses overseed and close for aerification—confirm opening dates before planning your round.
Even with mature trees, the desert heat persists; bring water and rest in shaded spots where possible.
Peak season fills fast and value times are snapped up; book online or call the pro shop directly.
Arrive early to take advantage of the excellent range, putting green, and short-game area.
Opened as Talking Stick South; first Coore & Crenshaw Arizona project
Rebranded as 'Piipaash' course to celebrate tribal heritage
Co-hosted GCSAA Golf Championships and debut of clubhouse/golf shop expansion
The course stands as both a first-class resort golf experience and a symbol of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s vision for sustainable economic growth. Every round here nods to the land’s roots and celebrates its evolving legacy.
While its O’odham sibling stuns with open, links-style drama, Piipaash rewards precision and patience, winding through mature parkland corridors with deft strategic nuance. Here, every fairway offers options but demands discipline.
Though it hasn’t hosted the world’s biggest events, the South course shines as a tournament venue, comfortably welcoming everything from 300-player charity shoots to national golf championships. The layout’s flexibility and conditioning make it a favorite for event planners and players alike.
Players approach 14, 15, and 16 knowing the round’s outcome likely hangs in the balance. Taking on the muscle of these demanding holes is a Scottsdale rite of passage, where pars are golden and mistakes can quickly multiply.
Was Coore & Crenshaw’s first Arizona desert design project.
Property is fully owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
South course features an unusually high five par 3s for a par-71 layout.
Renamed 'Piipaash' to reflect the area’s history and tribal stewardship.
Clubhouse expansion in 2024 added major new amenities without altering the golf course’s original design.
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