Tubac Golf Resort
A sunset view of a hole at Tubac Golf Resort.
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4.4
1322 Reviews (1322)
5 Stars
728
4 Stars
435
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
1228 out of 1322 reviews
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4.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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24 out of 24 reviews
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4.4
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
3
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.7%
Recommend this course
74 out of 79 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tubac's three-nine layout rewards strategic tee shots while offering stunning mountain vistas and peaceful surroundings away from the city. Exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff keep play moving smoothly across well-maintained fairways and fast greens.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6870 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.8

Set on the historic 500-acre Otero Ranch, Tubac Golf Resort near Tucson features 27 holes designed by Red Lawrence and Ken Kavanaugh. The Rancho Nine, which was named for the owners of Tubac's Golf Club in Cave Creek, includes one of the holes that was featured in the movie, "Tin Cup," starring Kevin Costner. It also features a perilous three-hole stretch called the "Tubac Triangle," as well as the aptly named 651-yard, par-5 eighth, dubbed "Train Wreck." The Otero Course, named for the family that established the ranch in 1789, is Tubac's original nine. Featuring beautiful bentgrass greens, the golf course is routed through cottonwood and mesquite groves.

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Golf Season Year round
Architect Red Lawrence (1959) John Harbottle III

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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Reviews

4.4
1322 Reviews (1322)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 69
Patio Dining 56
19th Hole Scenic Views 48
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 72
Water Hazards 67
Forced Carries 45
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 67
A Weekend Splurge 55
Locals 46
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 86
At a Resort 73
Near Local Attractions 21

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
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Tubac Golf Course

The scenery could not be more beautiful!

Fairways are in excellent shape. Greens are very spotty and do not roll true. Really should be redone in a number of cases. Some of the traps are more like gravel pits than bunkers. Trees and areas along the perimeter of a number of holes are in serious need of clean up. A few of the trees are in fact dangerous to be around/under.

If it were not for the scenery, it is not a course worth playing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Southern Arizona Greens that stick

I play courses all around Tucson. This is one of the few courses where the ball hits the green and doesn't bounce off. I love this course. Wish I could play the "rancho" side all the time. It is where the famous tin cup scenes come from. But Otero and Anza are just as beautiful. The rancho side is much more challenging tho. This course ranks with the best courses in Tucson and you dont have to pay $150+ to get on it. gotta try it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course, great time!!

First time playing here, seen my son play before and love it. Saw a tee time and booked it inmediately, although it was kinda cold and windy. The course was absolutely in great shape,staff was helpful and try accomadate us as much possible! Will play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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First Time Playing

Odd Layout

Course has 3 9 hole layouts. Which are fairly flat. Although I wouldn’t recommend walking it as several holes are far apart. Especially on Anza. Course has some interesting holes. But think it could be laid out better.. seen to crisscross the course more than should be expected. Then maybe I may not have played the better 18 hole combination.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Do Not Waste Your Time and Money

Very underwhelming; no better than the Tucson Muni courses at twice the price. Golf etiquette is non existent her: members drive thru your shots and the Golf pro is has no concept regarding on course etiquette. Went to pro shop to voice displeasure with pro's behavior and received exactly what I expected; nobody cared, my story was challenged by the attendant. The members can have this course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tubac golf experience

Overall the experience was ok but not great.

For the amount they charge they don't have the best of everything in the area.

Greens are not in very good shape.

Fairways are excellent, teeblocks are excellent, cart paths are excellent, practise facility's excellent

Par 3's are a lot of fun especially going over water

Golf carts are very average & no were to clean balls or clubs which I thought was very weird for a couse like this

For 1st time there; all 4 of us thought we were let down by the golf carts & greens & no ball washers; there is better in Green Valley for a lot less

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tubac is a gem

The Rancho course is really beautiful, quite different from the other two courses. I love the big, gnarly trees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Only one on the course

I played in February on a 45º day with sun, rain, hail and wind. Though hail covered the green at one time, by the time I arrived at the next green, it was clear. The course remained completely playable and, amazingly, I enjoyed the afternoon breaking bogey.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

I just booked as a single they forgot about me and I had to travel out to find the group I was to be playing with.

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

Awesome Layout

This course is fun to play. Accuracy is the key to scoring.

The range and puttting green are great for warming up.

Staff was very friendly and food is very good. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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