Arizona National Golf Club

Greens were punched a few weeks ago but they are a few more monsoon rains from perfection!

The front 9 was closed so we played the back 9 twice. There was no warning of this in the website while booking or at check-in at the club house. We were told to replay the back 9 after finishing the back 9. Very frustrating to pay full price when half the course is closed and the greens where freshly aerated so they were rough and bumpy.

This is one of my favorite courses in Tucson but after today, it will be a long time before going back. The course is the worst condition I have ever seen it in. Bare and muddy from tee to green and bunkers that haven’t been touched in quite a while. it is bermuda grass so it will be back but it has a very very long way to go.

The course is very nice. Employees are very kind. But I did not receive any information that I have to play the front 9 holes twice before making a reservation and playing my round.

Course is always a challenge. Fairways in good shape but greens not up to normal smooth true roll. Looks like a little trouble filling in from aeration’s. Played behind two older gentleman and a father and son. Father & son looked more beginners level. Overheard him say he played earlier that week and took 5 hours. Couple I played with planned to quit after nine holes. Played as a twosome still took 2:45 minutes to play back side. Watched 5 swings from the bunker. 🫢 Still almost 4:45 minute round.

Nice layout. It’s just that time of year when maintenance must be done and the heat is baking the grass out. It’ll be back. Bunkers are pretty hard.

I have played this one a handful of times since moving to Tucson a couple of years ago. The views are sensational. The signature hole, number 18, is stunning. It’s worth it to tee it up on the black tees just for the view itself.

Pros - Tee boxes and fairways are in great shape. The staff are exceptional and treat everyone wonderfully.

Cons - Unfortunately, they just aerated the greens, so they’re bumpy and sandy. The sand traps have some rocks in them and are very firm, so they’re really dirt traps. This seems to be the norm in Tucson.

Overall, I love this course and love playing it!

Didn’t know the Back nine was closed until we arrived at the clubhouse. Playing the front nine twice was extremely slow.

Aside from the required fairway plugs, a great round.