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Tubac Golf Resort - Rancho/Otero
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
741
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
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
34
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
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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| 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 |
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
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
RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities, SpaAvailable Activities
Swimming, Billiards
Reviews
4.4
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Scott6410451 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by Scott6410451 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by Scott6410451 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by Marthasilvaseg61 on 03/28/2025
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Photo submitted by Marthasilvaseg61 on 03/28/2025
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Photo submitted by E5ZfmwAxlZPsFvfusXAD on 11/06/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyChavez on 03/18/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyChavez on 03/18/2024
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Photo submitted by MannyChavez on 03/18/2024
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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 tomtutor on 02/15/2023
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Photo submitted by Charles2402525 on 11/13/2022
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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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Photo submitted by fgsanchez2 on 07/16/2022
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Photo submitted by fgsanchez2 on 07/16/2022
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awesome time! Photo submitted by u503610715 on 03/28/2022
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Photo submitted by Dennidx on 10/11/2021
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Photo submitted by u00000793518 on 06/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u00000793518 on 06/07/2021
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Photo submitted by LadyGolfer57 on 04/03/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161363952 on 03/31/2021
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Photo submitted by mwilly56 on 02/18/2021
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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 clfrancisaz on 09/06/2019
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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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great golf venue
Tubac is never a disappointment. Great xxoirsie and friendly staff. Well designed for all golfers
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Friendly staff
Great cart staff! Enjoyed the people that played in front and in back of me. Pace of play was good as I was playing as a single so could not really rate it. Did get to visit with the groups ahead and behind so actually had a great time.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
The Course is in great shape
The greens are in great shape, fast & tough to read. The only issue was the leaves on several holes. Overall a great day of golf.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Great day at Tubac
Spent a fabulous Southern Arizona winter day at Tubac Golf and Resort. Shared a really good breakfast at the Stables Ranch Grille before the round. Course in good shape for a Fall and Winter with no rain. Greens are "challenging". Look forward to my next visit
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On 12/26/2020
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
A fav
Everything was good about this course. Hence, the 5 star rating.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 12/26/2020
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Great day of golf!
Course was in great shape. We pretty much had the first nine holes to ourselves. I love this course!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 12/26/2020
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Tubac is FABULOUS!
We moved to this area in March, and Tubac was one of the first courses we played. We have played there several times since we have been here, and are always happy with our time spent there. Thank you Tubac staff!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Fun track
Starter was great; the course, other than being damp, is in good condition.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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