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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
1325 Reviews (1325)
5 Stars
730
4 Stars
436
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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93.0%
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1231 out of 1325 reviews
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4.7
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
18
4 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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27 out of 27 reviews
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4.5
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.4%
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76 out of 78 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
Track Rounds
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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
1325 Reviews (1325)

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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sckeem
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always fun golf

Our favorite course in the area. Staff on the course are great, easy to talk to and accommodating. Sorry to say, pro shop personnel are indifferent and very short. Yes, no answers and not engaging. Alot of merchandise, might have purchased more but got the impression we were intruding. No one else in the shop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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chaseelk
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Day at a good course

My wife and I really enjoyed our round at Tubac Otero/Rancho. We were paired with a member and his son-in-law, very nice to have local knowledge as we made it around. Great weather, some interesting holes and some fairly tight fairways. And it was an added Cool factor knowing this was the Tin Cup course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u267649128
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Golf now sent two emails with two different times Very confusing and I didn’t want CC to be charged twice. I call Golf now and they messed up tee time even more!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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TBrannigan
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff Awesome

The course was really busy and the staff were still extremely friendly. Course as always is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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djah
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u7591487
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

great fun

course was in great shape, very windy so course had limited play, wife and I played in 3 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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poynor
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Playable

Wonderful dessert course. Fun layout. Good course for a higher handicap. Recommend restaurant. This course is a treat.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000002613937
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We love it

Every minute was perfect and they paired us with another couple which made for a fun day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Sterling79
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is the best kept secret in Arizona. Lovely golf course and community. Awesome venue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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marykayjohngillard
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Fun to play. Front 9 waited every shot. Back 9 played in 1 hour and 45 min.. Had to beg to play Rancho and we didn't understand why since we did not see another person on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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password09
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not as advertised

The hole that Kevin Costner took the 10 did not happen on this course but there is a sign that states that it did. Also where is the Pelican?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000008195399
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun golf

Tubac is well worth the 45 minute drive down from tucson. Golf course is beautiful and well maintained. All the people there were super friendly and helpful. Plus it has the Tin Cup thing going for it with several plaques telling the story. Lunch at the restaurant next door was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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VIcky6063244
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice course, great outside staff,

Love playing Tubac. No complaints. I would like to play Ranch,guess it is in the timing of the rotations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Greg4939533
Greg4939533
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun place to play

Greens were fast and in good shape fairways were green

Always like Tubac

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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JoanPyrah
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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nancyray
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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chrlsrly
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Jose8164198
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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lsaccoccio
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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rerickson
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was in good condition except for the abundance of leaves. I was lucky but my playing partner lost three balls and spent many minutes looking for his ball and I know he was very frustrated.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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