Catalina Course at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa
About
The Catalina Course is one of two golf courses at Omni Tucson National Resort. It is more well known than its sister course, the Sonoran, since it is both the original layout and it has been host to over 30 PGA Tour events over the years. The Catalina Course is a traditional parkland layout while the Sonoran offers true desert golf, as its name would imply. The challenging design incorporates eight sparkling lakes and a total of 80 bunkers strategically placed throughout. The 18th is touted as one of the finest and most demanding finishing holes on the PGA Tour. This tricky par 4 leaves little room for error with water along both sides of the fairway, it also requires a blind tee shot to a well-protected, elevated green.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by JakeLoveridge1 on 07/04/2024
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Photo submitted by chriselaaz on 05/30/2023
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Photo submitted by desertrat3 on 04/11/2022
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#9 approach Photo submitted by u000005609027 on 03/06/2022
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Gorgeous views! Photo submitted by u000005609027 on 03/06/2022
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#16 plays fairly steeply uphill. I was 16 inches for a birdie, after hitting a solid 135 club from 109 out. Photo submitted by Jonathan5270953 on 08/14/2013
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Photo submitted by JefeisJefe on 04/09/2013
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Photo submitted by dhsgolfcoach on 04/06/2013
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catalina course - tucson nat'l Photo submitted by bellefeuille on 11/25/2012
Golfer Reviews
Great layout with beautiful mountain surroundings
We lived in Tucson in the 1970's. Tucson National was the premier course in town. In my opinion, it still is. The Catalina course which is where the Tucson Open was played many years ago has not changed much at all. No need to change. It has the same teeth and beauty that it always has had. I could play the course twice a day for a month and not get tired of it. Plus, I would face a new challenge each day because of its character. I am a senior golfer now and the back tees are not on my radar. Moving up to the shorter tees are even more of a challenge at 6400+ yards. The fairways had a few bare spots (but only a few) Not bad for a course that has suffered from six months of no rain. Give me the National any day. I love it. National always brings me back home.
Awesome course
Evrything about this course is perfect. The staff is extremely friendly. A parking garage. Marshals driving around with cold towels. The maintenance of ghe course could not be better. Wil, be back for sure.
Tucson's Best
Omni Tucson National is a rare gem. This beautiful resort has ammenities for the whole family, but the real excitement is the 36 holes of heaven. There is a desert course designed to challenge even the lowest handicap player and a traditional 18 holes with wide faiways and soft greens. This 36 hole championship golfers dream is the ideal stop for any golf vacation. The courses are in excellent playing condition. After the round , Legends Bar and Grill provided the perfect 19th hole exerience with excellent food and a relaxing atmosphere!
Challenging Course
Have to hit a straight ball to stay away from trees and bunkers. All the greens were elevated so plan on using a little more club. It's a nice layout with water hazards and sand bunkers.
Nice course.
This is a very fair course to play. No surprises, it's all right in front of you. I love playing here.
Monsoon
First time in Tucson. First time on this course. First time experiencing a monsoon. Too bad they all occurred on the same day. Didn't get a chance to finish 18 holes. Played with a couple from the area. They were so much fun. Was told this is the first rain in months. Well that's my luck.
Outstanding resort course
Golf course was in great shape. This course is a fair test for all skill levels. I would recommend this course to anyone that is looking to play in the Tucson area. The golf course staff was friendly and helpful, making for an enjoyable round of golf.
Hot in the summer but plenty of shade trees.
I love an old and established golf course and this one is a great example. Plenty of shade trees when its hot in the summer and water on about every third or fourth hole...trust me, you'll need it. Hope you enjoy the experience as much as we did.
Awesome
In a word Awesome, even with punch greens and some sand., but there was very little affect on putting the ball rolled pretty well. Course is AWESOME.
Very fair golf course
Excellent golf course, First time there staff were very helpful. Greens were awesome for June. Fairways in great condition. Very nice practice facility. Cant wait to go back !
Love this course
Great course always in good condition. I love more than anything when going as a single they let you have your own cart. I love that!
Great course and staff
Everyone was very nice the staff went out of their was to make sure stay and golf was good
Beautiful course with a great staff and amenities.
This is a resort course, actually two 18 hole courses, with each course presenting many challenging holes. I played the Catalina course which has 5 par fives. This course was played in the past by the PGA for the Tucson Chrysler Open. There is talk now of possibly getting a Champions Tour tournament soon.
A great experience with the staff
Everyone was helpful in getting the cart loaded and answering general course questions. We only had time for 9, and the staff got us out a little earlier. The greens were in really good shape even though it was 110 degrees at 12:30 PM.
Wow Views
The course and the greens were in fantastic shape, my playing partners were not very good and play was very slow (5 hours). What makes these two 18 holes courses are the incredible views they offer of the Catalina mountains, take the time to enjoy them
Tucson National
Course was in excellent condition and was well worth the green fees. We were not held up and paired with a very nice couple visiting from Colorado. The practice facilities including the chipping and bunker areas were excellent. Highly recommend this course.
This course has great features
The staff was fabulous. Andres made us fell so welcome. I believe he felt as if he couldn't do enough for us. I will be back..
PLAY THIS COURSE!!!!!!!!!
We were able to get a GolNow.com rate of $29 for 18 and cart. What a steal. I would have gladly paid full price for this gem. Ample fairways, greens that held iron shots, bunkers in good shape, elevation changes, course was well marked, saw the beer cart 4 times during our round, staff in pro shop was super friendly. All around very very wonderful facility. You have to make it a point to play here. There are two 18 hole courses on the complex, we played the Sonoran, going back soon to play the Catalina!