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About

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

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 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

bubba

Once again, very disappointed. Keith plus staff are ruining what was a very well kept course. Fairways not mowed, greens the worst I have seen in 5 years...many with bumps and chunks of turf not filled in. Since this is just a "write off" business, they are not spending any money to do anything! Fertilizer, weed control, clothing to sell, food and beverage, carts, proper green care....makes us angry and they lost our 40 man group. We have reviewed before, nothing happens. Just sell the place and close it down if you dont care to make it as good as you can. Anybody that thinks this course is "nice" must be in another world.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/12/2019

Hi, let us first say that we are so glad to hear back from you regarding your recent round with us! We work hard to create a seamless experience with so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course. Your comments are presented in a way we can incorporate them into actual change. We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game. Thank you for visiting and playing at Kino Springs Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a Blast!

We love going down to Kino. The Views are fantastic, usually lots of wildlife, the course is very challenging, staff is great. Just a fun filled day!

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/02/2019

Hello, Thanks for the review. We see you rated the course 2-star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take 2- star feedback very serious at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Kino Springs Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

WELL WORTH PLAYING!!

The course offers a variety of shots for every golfer. The course starts out and finishes fairly straight forward. However holes 5 through 13 will definitely catch your attention to your shot making. Great views everywhere are to be had. Overall course is in good condition with greens needing a little attention. You'll be glad you played this course albeit your score might not reflect what you would like. However playing the course a few times will allow you to manage your game to meet the challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Bad

Greens need aeration, hard and fast. Good layout, needs more special rates.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/22/2019

Hello Robert, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Border Golf

45 minute drive from Green Valley. Interesting coarse with 2 different 9 holes in play. 3 or 4 par 4 holes fun to play. Little up, little down and a little sideways. Not my favourite course, but still get down to it 4 or 5 times in the winter.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/15/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review our course, Kino Springs Golf Club, and for the 3 stars. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course and that you will continue to see improvements in the course the next time you are with us. We are glad to see that you had a smooth round and a friendly experience with us. Thank you for playing our golf course, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

A group of us has played Kino Springs for several years now. It is always in good, bordering on great shape. Mia (the on course beverage cart person) is a joy and we are always on the lookout for her cart. At times the fairways can be a bit rough, but all in all...better than several higher-priced area courses. We will continue to view Kino Springs as our go-to course and look forward to many more rounds there. It would be nice if they could get the grill/bar up and running more consistently.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value

Have enjoyed this course for 7years,. In my opinion, it is secret and a gem of a Red Lawrence course. It would be super if the grill would reopen. Ghosts of John Wayne, the Granger's, Lee Marvin, and other Hollywood actors would rise. Be fair to yourself and enjoy the landscape and nature that surrounds you, when you play. It is not a fancy place, bot real, . thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

quirky but lovable

Have made this course a must-play whenever in the Tucson-Green Valley area.. Overall course conditions in Jan. Feb are average. Routing is intriguing: 9 of the holes are pretty straightforward , but the inner 9 are an experience you have to have to believe. Great staff, too. Come on down and enjoy a track out of the ordinary!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/01/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review our course, Kino Springs Golf Club, and for the 3 stars. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course and that you will continue to see improvements in the course the next time you are with us. We are glad to see that you had a smooth round and a friendly experience with us. Thank you for playing our golf course, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No frill golf in Southern AZ

For the price, in high season It was an ok course. But for the drive, and overall experience I would save my money and go elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/08/2019

Hello, and thank you for reviewing our course, Kino Springs Golf Club. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the course did not meet your expectations on the day of your round. We will make sure to pass this along to our staff. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So much fun !

I started as a single and joined others on # 4 , fun and friendly course . A country setting with a great challenge . You will not regret playing Keno Springs .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

I’ve always like the challenge of playing at Kino Springs. From the fifth hole to the twelfth hole you have to keep the ball in fairway or you risk losing it. Once you get to the thirteenth hole the course opens up. Only negative from my round is the course needs some reseeding in spots on the fairways throughout the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't let this course go away

This a great track - one of my favorites in SW Arizona. Considering they shut the course down during the summer - it is in good shape. There are a few greens that need work but I'd go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough course, but still fun

Blind shots and narrow fairways, but still a fun course to play. Weather delayed everyone’s tee time, but the starter spaced everyone out well and we only had to wait a few times. Will definitely be playing again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best Bargain Between Tucson And The Border

Played twice in the last 2 weeks. The layout keeps your interest: no two holes look alike. Staff is very welcoming. Fairways in great shape; greens are a little patchwork, but run true. Lots of wildlife (javelinas and deer). Well worth the drive from Green Valley.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/08/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review our course, Kino Springs Golf Club, and for the 3 stars. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course and that you will continue to see improvements in the course the next time you are with us. We are glad to see that you had a smooth round and a friendly experience with us. Thank you for playing our golf course, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great track, fun to play.

This is a good ole country golf course.

Not too fancy but everything you need,-good fairways decent greens.

It has really interesting unique holes in a beautiful setting, the kind of course you want to play all day so you can get a second chance at the holes that kicked your butt.

The staff were friendly and helpful.

When I was checking in I asked where the carts were and one of the workers said "It's parked behind your car. ready for you".

That my friends is how it's done.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting

Beautiful Mountain View’s enhance this unique course with an amazing variety of holes. Fairways are in great shape and greats were true throughout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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