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4.5
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4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Desert
Par 71
Length 6493 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.5

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2021.

Surrounded by acres of gently rolling hills studded with native mesquite and oak trees, Kino Springs Golf Course has a stunning location along the Santa Cruz River. Savvy birdwatchers know that it's a major flyway where you can see flycatchers, orioles, kingfishers, and grey hawks. The course is part of the historic Estancia Yerba Buena Ranch, which has hosted an impressive guest list over the years that includes John Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor. The golf course is player friendly enough for beginners but it has enough risk-reward opportunities to appeal to low handicappers. The opening holes play across open meadows but by the fifth hole you'll find yourself in canyon country. Mature pine trees frame Kino Springs Golf Course's last five holes but the views from the elevated tees stretch past the treetops to the scenic river.

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Red Lawrence (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

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Lodging Available
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4.0
415 Reviews (415)
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Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Return to a historic course

We hadn"t played this course in several years. The course is in excellent shape. The course is green and the greens and sandtraps are the best we have seen in Southern Arizona this year. The restaurant is excellent. The young chef knows what he is doing. I recommend eating here after playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

condition of course

Yhe greens and fairways and tee boxes were great.Rough and cartpath need a lot of work.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course in good shape

Have been playing here over past 12 years, but skipped last year. We were pleasantly surprised to find the course in much better shape than ever before. Seemed like there were a few problems and it was headed downhill for a awhile in the 2010-2013 range. If you haven't been there in a while, give it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Views

A rustic place located in a remote area near the Mexico border. The views are terrific and the challenges are typical desert type. You will enjoy your round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Goin' for the Green

The course was in great shape and being well maintained. The greens were running a bit slower than I recall, but given that, the ball rolled well. This course needs to be managed well as danger
is everywhere if your shots stray. Views as you travel through the interior holes are excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Scenic & challenging

Starts with four basically flat holes, followed by ten with lots of hills and contour, closing with four basically flat holes. Like playing two different venues. I thought very good value for the money. A bit of a drawback is no real clubhouse facilities to chill after your round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Neil's Tale

Always liked this course. Fun to play. Ah very good layout Whitley some challenging holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Has some great holes

My wife and I, were treated like members. The staff were ex. Our waitress at the grill, took us on a quick tour of the former home. She could not have been nicer. Ned foley , valley forge ,pa.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A fun but challenging course

Course was in good condition but play was slow 5+ Hrs

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Course is in good shape

Course was in good shape when I played 2/27/2015. Fairways and tees are green. Greens roll true, are fairly fast, and will hold a good iron from the fairway. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. I would play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Challenging & tricky layout with fun greens and a friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun golf

We have played here twice and really love the experience Fun and challenging course Great staff. Great views

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

It's worth the drive.

We play Kino Springs regularly throughout the winter months. We love it because of the friendliness of the staff and the fact they allow our dog to accompany us during the round. The course is always in very good shape (considering the hot dry climate here).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun times at Kino Springs

This was my first time playing at Kino...Would I go back? Absolutely! The course was in great shape and everyone was very friendly. Looking forward to coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Greetings

Have played many times at the course overmany years. The staff and workers were very friendly. They always do a good job. We like the course and intend on playing it in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Better than I thought

Played for the first time out of all the years I have been coming down to Tucson and now that I have lived here full time for 2 years. I agree with most of all the other reviews in that it is a gem to play and it was fun. Most of the fairways are narrow so you need to hit a good drive. Staff was extremely positive and friendly. One bad thing that I noticed was that the cart paths were not in good shape which made for a very bumpy ride a lot of the time. Have to mention that I screwed up my GolfNow date of play and showed up a day late. So after much friendly ridiculing and giving me a hard time the staff was able to fit the 2 of us in even though the day was booked. That was awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

My wife and I took a shot at driving 50 minutes from Green Valley. The pace of play was slower than we like but a person in our group was to blame. Followed every rule, took a lot of practice swings and missed the ball.

But the course has a nice layout, not too long but in good shape. The club house is an historic ranch where Hollywood folks would come. The folk are very friendly. Looking forward to going back.

Keith, the director of golf is perfect person for the job. He went out of his way to make you feel welcome.

We will be back for their golf and dinner special shortly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course for the money.

Got a little windy later in day. Had fun and enjoyed some great views.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course that needs upgrades

Fairways and greens were in excellent condition but the rest of the course was old and in need of repair and upgrades. Staff were very friendly and helpful getting us out after a frost delay.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Keeno!

Kino Springs is in the best condition in my memory. They have actual sand in the traps, grass on the fairways and those greens, hard to read, fast and small. I hope that they are able to keep the improvements coming at a time when a lot of southern AZ courses are going backwards or closing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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