Wildfire (Faldo Championship)
Nick Faldo's strategic desert design at JW Marriott
About the Course
The Faldo Championship Course at Wildfire brings six-time major champion Nick Faldo's design expertise to the Arizona desert. Faldo's approach emphasizes strategy over power, requiring precise shot placement and thoughtful course management. The layout demands that players think their way around rather than simply overpower it, rewarding accuracy and creativity. Combined with the JW Marriott Desert Ridge's amenities and the Palmer Signature Course, Wildfire offers 36 holes of contrasting design philosophies—Palmer's aggressive, Faldo's strategic—creating one of the Valley's most complete resort golf experiences.
Designer
Nick Faldo & Schmidt-Curley
Yardage
7,019
Slope
139
Par
71
Course Gallery
Key Highlights
- Faldo strategic philosophy
- Rewards accuracy
- Think your way around
- Contrasts with Palmer
- Major champion design
Club Features
- Nick Faldo design
- Strategy over power
- Precision required
- JW Marriott amenities
- Complements Palmer course
- Thoughtful layout
Course Statistics
Year Opened
2004
Holes
18
Course Rating
73.1
Guest Policy
Open to Public
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