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Tubac Golf Resort - Rancho/Otero

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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
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92.9%
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1228 out of 1322 reviews
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4.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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24 out of 24 reviews
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4.4
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.7%
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6870 yards 71.8 130
Blue 72 6387 yards 69.7 124
Blue/White 72 5912 yards 67.6 121
White 72 5696 yards 66.5 117
White (W) 72 5696 yards 72.2 131
White/Green 72 5199 yards 64.7 110
White/Green (W) 72 5199 yards 70.4 120
Green 72 5066 yards 63.8 106
Green (W) 72 5066 yards 69.2 116
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Scorecard for Rancho/Otero
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 71.8/130 336 369 377 568 180 464 254 651 430 3629 340 529 226 363 373 365 545 185 315 3241 6870
Blue M: 69.7/124 309 345 364 544 160 433 233 595 395 3378 316 501 199 338 350 339 518 161 287 3009 6387
Blue/White M: 67.6/121 275 345 337 488 160 344 192 544 365 3050 316 501 170 338 327 339 448 136 287 2862 5912
White M: 66.5/117 W: 72.2/131 275 322 337 488 142 344 192 544 365 3009 275 464 170 316 327 295 448 136 256 2687 5696
White/Green M: 64.7/110 W: 70.4/120 236 322 267 433 142 316 160 505 312 2693 275 437 155 316 259 295 419 94 256 2506 5199
Green M: 63.8/106 W: 69.2/116 236 293 267 433 126 316 160 505 312 2648 252 437 155 294 259 272 419 94 236 2418 5066
Handicap 10 14 12 4 18 6 16 2 8 11 3 13 15 5 17 1 9 7
Par 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 36 4 5 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 8 14 12 4 18 10 16 2 6 11 3 9 13 7 17 1 15 5

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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louisgrau
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, stay away from the expensive bar

Course was great until we decided to have a beer afterwards. The beer was great but very expensive. Will play the course again, but go somewhere else for an after play drink.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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joshjwid2
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Lush Course

Played on a holiday and it was very quiet. We played at a very leisurely pace. Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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nerones
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162765866
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000004257797
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159808808
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162575659
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unknown oasis

You may have a different perception of desert after playing here. Mature mesquite trees and cottonwoods lined the course. Horses and cattle made appearances as well. Unique.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Scottdugger
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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HALIFAX1
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

Need a Marshal to control pace of play during busy days

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Richmudd
Played On
Reviews 51
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

Course was OK. Was expecting it to be a little more plush. But it is June here Tucson AZ.

Good for the price we paid.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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custompix
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course around

Other area courses are nice... but this is the best! Meticulously maintained fairways and greens make play a pleasure. Definitely coming back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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tucsonsteve
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Price High For Course Conditions

Had not played Tubac in awhile. Course conditions were fair at best. Greens not receptive and had many bare or damaged spots. Fairways were O.K. but cut very tight.

Major housing construction all around the course which really takes away from the overall golf experience I remember in the past. We thought the $50 greens fee was too steep based on the fact it is summer in AZ and based on the lack of great course conditioning.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Tincup46
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best of the best

Great greens

Great fairways

Great Staff

Great practice area

Great Food

Great beverages

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Rlfitz
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bob Fitz

Really unique golf course and lots of fun to play. The low hanging mesquite trees give it a quote on quote ranch type feel. Challenging golf course for intermediate player. Absolutely will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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josue2
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reconman8651
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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u314162675402
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u268786279
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u628099425
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dbbgmb
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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