Talking Stick Resort & Las Sendas Golf Club
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Phoenix , AZ
Welcome to the Talking Stick Resort
Welcome to Talking Stick Resort, a luxurious Four-Diamond Scottsdale resort, where fun is limited only by your imagination. Turn on the excitement in our 240,000 square foot casino, one of the largest in Arizona. Savor the flavors and take in the panoramic views from the award-winning Orange Sky Restaurant. Check out Vegas-style entertainment and local favorites as they take the stage in the Grand Ballroom. Test your skills on 36-holes of championship golf at Talking Stick Golf Club, one of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in Scottsdale. Then when it’s time to relax, head up to The Spa at Talking Stick and enjoy a relaxing spa treatment overlooking incredible views of the Valley.
Stay at the Talking Stick Resort
Experience the pinnacle of luxury at Talking Stick Resort, Arizona’s premier casino destination. Indulge in world-class gaming, unwind in our luxurious accommodations, and savor exquisite dining options ranging from fine dining to casual fare. Whether you're seeking excitement or relaxation, Talking Stick Resort offers a blend of sophistication and Southwestern charm that sets it apart as the ultimate destination in the heart of Scottsdale
Make Talking Stick Resort your destination for a unforgettable golf schools vacation. We are ready to help you create your legacy.
RESORT OVERVIEW
Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, is a premier 4-star destination offering a lively casino with extensive table games and the 49-table ARENA Poker Room. The property features 496 modern rooms, the top-floor Orange Sky restaurant with 360° views, multiple pools with summer parties, a 13,000 sq ft spa, and live entertainment.
Key Highlights:
- Casino: Known for a vibrant atmosphere with slots, high-limit rooms, and, according to a 2025 review, decent, non-restrictive payouts.
- Dining & Nightlife: Features the signature, fine-dining [Orange Sky restaurant], along with a two-story bar, live music, and dancing.
- Amenities: Offers two outdoor pools (including cabana rentals), a 13,000 sq ft spa, and proximity to the [36-hole Talking Stick Golf Club].
- Atmosphere: Described as modern, upscale, and high-energy rather than quiet or historic.
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GOLF OVERVIEW
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One Of The Best Golf Courses In Arizona.
Las Sendas Golf Club
Las Sendas Golf Club is widely considered to be one of the Top 10 Golf Courses in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa.
As one of the best golf courses in all of Arizona, you will play on a world-class layout that provides, “A golf experience to remember for a lifetime.” In 1995, Robert Trent Jones Jr. made his Arizona debut joining an elite list of world-class architects who have left their mark in the desert southwest with the opening of Las Sendas Golf Club.
With a demanding desert-style layout winding through the Usery Mountains in eastern Mesa, this upscale course is setting the standard for customer service in the Mesa, Scottsdale, and Greater Phoenix areas. Las Sendas’ spectacular views of the Phoenix metropolis and skyline help soften the demand of managing your game through the rugged terrain, nearly 1800 feet above the desert floor.
Play your next round at Las Sendas Golf Club for a world-class golf experience and you will see why people from all across Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and around North America rate this track as one of the top 10 golf courses in Arizona.
It has been said that there is no bad time to play golf, and that is certainly the case at Las Sendas Golf Club. Las Sendas is one of the Top 10 golf courses in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale…and all of Arizona. You will experience a wonderful test of golf skill on one of the state’s best golf courses.
James Contreas is an exceptional PGA teachers that will provide golfers with an unparalleled learning environment to enhance essential ball control and mental game skills.
As an Arizona native James’s passion for golf began in junior golf. He played high school and college golf before turning Professional after graduating from Arizona State University in 1987. While working at Camelback Golf Club as an assistant professional, James started their first junior program. After becoming a Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) Class A Member in 1992, he started instructing full-time teaching students in golf schools and corporate outings. In 1996 he found a summer teaching position in Alaska, and to this day continues to teach golf each summer there. James has been a Teaching Professional at Las Sendas Golf Club since 2002 providing instruction for all types of players from beginners to professionals. Programs for members, individuals, juniors, clinics, groups, corporate, and golf schools. James provides individual analysis and works to make each student’s swing work best for them.
Education and Credentials
- Class A Member PGA of America
- 1991 Assistant Professional Champion SWSPGA
- 2000 PGA Tour Phoenix Open Participant
- President Alaska Junior Golf Association
- Former First Tee Coach
The goal of our golf couples and senior programs is to not only educate students on their motion, but also on all the aspects necessary to improve on-course performance. The combination of our expert golf instruction, world class golf coaching, state-of-the-art performance, and on-course training techniques will have our golf school students improving their games faster than ever before!
VIP 1:1 & 2:1 Package Includes:
- Deluxe Accommodations
- Breakfast & Lunch Daily
- 5 Hours of Daily Instruction
- 3 Hours of Daily Training Covering All Facets – Putting, Pitching, Chipping, Sand, Full Swing, & Video Analysis
- 2 Hours Daily On-Course Instruction – Covering All Facet Learned In Morning Session, Along With Course Management & Strategies, with Concentration On The 100 Yards & In Game
PERFORMANCE ZONE PROGRAM!
- All Arizona Golf Schools offer you the ability to improve your game in all facets. All our instructors have extended training, not only on the full swing, but also in our “Scoring Zone” program.
- Some of the short game fundamentals you will learn at all our Golf Schools are as follows:
Importance of both path and blade in putting Distance control in putting
Hit your wedges closer to the hole
Chip with confidence and accuracy
Control your distance and spin
Hit sand shots up and out of the bunker every time
Learn to hit creative shots to escape difficult lies and situations
Manage your Scoring Zone shots better - Unlimited Green and Cart Fees for Days of School
- Maximum 2:1 Student to Teacher
- V1 High Speed Video Analysis
- 3 Months Free Video Follow-Up Via Internet
- Arizona Golf Schools Great Golfing Notebook
- Award Winning PGA – LPGA and PGTCA Professional
- State-of-the-Art Practice Facility for Improved Learning
- Take Home Practice Program
- Unlimited Use of State-of-the-Art Practice Facility
- Learn the Power of Correct Practicing
- Commuter Package – Golf Only
- Guaranteed “Lowest Cost” or we send you the difference
Personal Golf School Concierge Service to handle all travel needs:
- Air
- Rental Car
- Extra Nights
- Travel Maps
- Site Information
- Special Occasions
- Customize Golf Schools 24 Hour / 7 Day Customer Service
Important: Be carefully with most other National Golf Schools they only do “Video By Request”. What that means is they don’t do video on a regular basic. Call for a detailed comparison – 833 742 7767
Talking Stick Resort & Las sendas GC - Mesa, AZ
| Packages | Commuter No Room No Meals | Single 1 on 1 Ratio | Double - 2 on 1 Ratio | 4 Quad - 2 Bedroom Condo | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Day / 2 Night | $1599.00 | $2399.00 | $1799.00 | $1699.00 | |
| 3 Day / 3 Night | $2399.00 | $3599.00 | $2699.00 | $2549.00 | |
| 4 Day / 4 Night | $3199.00 | $4799.00 | $3599.00 | $3399.00 | |
| 5 day / 5 Night | $3999.00 | $5999.00 | $4499.00 | $4199.00 |
ALL SINGLE PACKAGES ARE PRIVATE 1:1 STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO.
ALL DOUBLE PACKAGES ARE PRIVATE 2:1 STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO.
RATES INCLUDE ALL TAXES
Questions: E-mail us at bestgolfschools1@gmail.com or call 833-742-7767
