O’odham Course

The O'odham Course at Talking Stick Golf Club (formerly know as the North Course) is a standout Bill Coore & Crenshaw design that leans into desert links-style elements-wide fairways, artful bunkering, and subtle strategic nuances.

Course Highlights

• Layout & Design
• Flat, arid landscape turned into a strategic gem:  broad, angular holes with crowned greens and close-cropped run-up areas.
• Rather than dramatic elevation, it offers delicate contouring and thoughtful shot options.
• Strategic Play
• Emphasizes accuracy and angles rather than pure length-approach shots must be precise, especially around raised, subtly sloped greens.
• Notable holes like the split-fairway par-4 12th and the tree-lined doglegs demand smart course management.
• Aesthetics & Experience
• Natural desert vegetation, no artificial lakes, spectacular mountain vistas, and occasional glimpses of wild horses.
• Minimalist layout:  the course feels rooted in the environment, not forced upon it.