Tubac Golf Resort - Rancho/Otero
        About
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.
| 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 | 
| 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 | 
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             Hail covered the green…but I persisted. Photo submitted by tomtutor on 02/15/2023
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             Photo submitted by Charles2402525 on 11/13/2022
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             Photo submitted by u314163513908 on 10/21/2022
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             Photo submitted by u027698092 on 10/12/2022
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             Tin Cup Challenge Photo submitted by pdubb118 on 08/04/2022
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             Crossing the Santa Cruz Photo submitted by tliguore on 07/26/2022
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             awesome time! Photo submitted by u503610715 on 03/28/2022
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             Photo submitted by u638436251 on 12/27/2020
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             Try it! Photo submitted by Ready2teeup on 06/22/2020
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             Rancho 9 from the white tee. Photo submitted by BPilgrim1966 on 01/25/2020
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             Example of the green fairways and tan rough Photo submitted by BPilgrim1966 on 01/25/2020
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             Santa Rita Mountains looking across #8 Anza Photo submitted by SteviePurchase on 12/18/2019
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             Clubhouse and Stables Restaurant Photo submitted by SteviePurchase on 12/18/2019
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             8th hole cart path Photo submitted by u000002420305 on 10/16/2019
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             Photo submitted by keonan on 11/22/2016
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             Water filled cup Photo submitted by Thomas3110232 on 06/05/2016
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             Tore up green near pin location. Photo submitted by Thomas3110232 on 06/05/2016
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             Behind 9th green on Anza Photo submitted by rtheisen on 08/20/2015
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             Tin Cup hole Photo submitted by Sharon5655518 on 04/16/2014
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             Photo submitted by u000002399087 on 03/24/2013
 
Always fun to Play at Tubac to enjoy the scenery
We love to paly at Tubac a couple of times a year because it is a nostalgic and beautiful surroundings with a good place to dine as well. The course conditions are not great right now.
Poor course conditions
It's is sad to see the excellent course is such poor physical conditions. Looks like a lack of water and maintenance is the cause. On parts of some fairways there is no grass. Tee boxes are in very average shape. Greens are rock hard. The course condition is no better than a average public course. Sad.
Cost
This is a resort golf course. So, it is pricey. I only play it when Golf Now has a good deal. Sad, because it is so close to my home.
Greens in perfect condition.
We played Otero/Rancho. Both nines were in great shape, particularly the greens, which rolled fast and perfectly.
Great condition
Course in great condition. Different than many other Tucson courses, a lot of trees.
Tubac in May
Good course on an operating ranch. Lot of fun. Was in good condition. Enjoyed the day!!
Always a great experience
Course was in great shape with perfect conditions. Only drawback was a fivesome ahead of us playing in a "tournament". Played like it was the final round of the US Open. Two holes open ahead of them.
Admin check in process was indignant and claimed the course doesn’t make any money when you book through golf now
Won’t play again based on admin staff, course condition, pace of play and value.
Staff at check-in was not friendly or accomodatimg
Staff at check-in made me feel like I owed them something because I booked through golf now. Pace of play was terrible as no ranger existed and the 4 some in front of us was actually 2 players and one player getting a lesson. . We waited on 6 of 9 holes on the front and every hole on the back. Rather play the haven than this place ever again!
Also no water on corse and no ball washers. Used to be a favorite but no more
Birthday Round
Brought my wife down to play for her birthday as it's her favorite course. Never disappointed. Only draw back no beverage cart on this day
Goff, Deer and Cow
Great course, famous for Tin Cup being filmed here. The Rancho 9 is especially lovely, along the Santa Cruz river, Deer in the woods on #7, Cattle grazing along the left side of the fairway on #9. Played with my brother-in-law, I'm visiting from PA, he and his wife from CA.
First class service, outstanding experience
A dry winter in the valley has left its mark on the course. But, the staff has made the best of it and the greens were in remarkable condition for this time of the season. The history of the ranch lives up to the popularity it has earned. Hard to believe that it’s 25 years since the movie. This experience is worthy of sharing and repeat.