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Tubac Golf Resort - Rancho/Otero

4.4
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Tubac Golf Resort
A sunset view of a hole at Tubac Golf Resort.

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4.4
1344 Reviews (1344)
5 Stars
740
4 Stars
444
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
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94.1%
Recommend this course
1249 out of 1344 reviews
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4.6
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 43 reviews
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4.5
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.9%
Recommend this course
56 out of 59 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
1344 Reviews (1344)

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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cincykid57
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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mwilly56
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Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OVERATED

The course was Ok. I have played much nicer in the greater Tucson area for less money. Played more for the novelty, after playing the Deerwood Country Club Course ( other Tin Cup Course) in Texas..

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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maxcat70
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jweinheimer77
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ChasMVP
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Didn't like it

Not my favorite by a long shot. Conditions for AZ prime season were lacking for price.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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pmo2299
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Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mtcatgriz
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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geezer82
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

mediocre value

typical desert course. Some greens spotty. plenty of bird poop throughout and occasionally cattle poop on course. layout sometimes gimmicky. I live in Santa Fe and am very familiar with desert courses. Not enough contrasts. Good $40 course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Dennis6405835
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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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ham9398Papa
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u195941563
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great scenery

The course is in terrible shape needs a lot of work. Greens are in good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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u268786279
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Disappointed

This course is always in pristine condition and I was disappointed with it this year. Not sure what the problem is, but they closed Rancho to let it heal. Maybe lack of good old rain has hurt it. If you pay full price, there are better values around. Sorry for the bad review, but not up to normal expectations.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314161172773
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314159268154
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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hamilldsrt50
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Gildomin
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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tmickoseff
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Gildomin
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun time

My son and I were joined by a close family friend. We had a great time enjoying the views the wildlife and some great shots. Lots of ducks. Probably here for winter. Liked seeing them around the course but they need a lesson not to poo on the greens. We’ll be back. Can’t wait to try Rancho.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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kgeorge77
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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goldk9s
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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