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Tubac Golf Resort - Rancho/Otero

1 Otero Rd, Tubac, Arizona 85646, Santa Cruz County
(520) 398-2021, (520) 398-2211
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A sunset view of a hole at Tubac Golf Resort. Tubac Golf Resort
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A view of a hole at Tubac Golf Resort. Tubac Golf Resort
Tubac Golf Resort: Rancho #9
Tubac Golf Resort: Rancho #9

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6870 yds
Rating 71.8
Slope 130
Type Resort
Style Parkland
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
Spa

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards
Year Built 1959
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Red Lawrence (1959) John Harbottle III

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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1354 reviews
95.0%
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1354
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.4
  • Amenities
    4.6
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 69
Patio Dining 56
19th Hole Scenic Views 48
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 72
Water Hazards 67
Forced Carries 45
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 67
A Weekend Splurge 55
Locals 46
Location is:
Worth the Drive 86
At a Resort 73
Near Local Attractions 21

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Golfer Reviews

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u000008195399
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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VIcky6063244
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Greg4939533
Greg4939533
T O P 1000
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun place to play

Greens were fast and in good shape fairways were green

Always like Tubac

Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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JoanPyrah
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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nancyray
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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chrlsrly
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Jose8164198
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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lsaccoccio
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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rerickson
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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borskies
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

The course was in great condition. The starters were wonderful and friendly. That being said the front desk needs some customer intervention as being welcoming and friendly. I hope someone from management reads this because it's important that the customer feels welcome weather he or she is a member. A smile and recognition that you're there is extremely important to any business big or small. Remember you never know who you are talking to just because you're not dressed in the latest fashion.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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sehedlund
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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johenry44
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good condition

I had special rate, regular rates a little high for area

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u9286899
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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mvcrosshand
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000007363413
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Tubac is a beautiful course.

Plenty of tees. Tricky if you haven’t played the course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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bkcat
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, fun times!

One of my favorite courses in the Southern AZ area.

Course was in great shape.

Stop in to the patio bar after for some Margys and prickly pear chicken wings!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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gneiberger
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Tubac Golf

My son was here from Indiana and I booked a tee time to play at Tubac. He had a great time and I like playing the course. Friendly staff and great layout.

Thanks Tubac!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Brandon9110538
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great setup

Course was in great shape. The greens were well maintained.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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allenw2
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a wonderful course..The conditions were perfect and the staff very cordial...We will be back in the spring to play again.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u422020605
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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