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Catalina Course at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa
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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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Conditions4.3
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Value4.1
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Layout4.6
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Friendliness4.8
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Pace4.4
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Amenities4.6
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
Tucson National
Great experience. Beautiful course and challenging layout. We were a twosome and the pace of play was fast. We felt like we had the place to ourselves. The greens had just been aerated but not sanded. They were bumpy, but playable.
Most Fun
It is absolutely one of my favorite Tucson courses. Beautiful setting. Well layed out. Greens in great shape (although aerated the day I played). Challenging enough but fun.
Catalina course 4/20/2014
Not typical desert golf. We are from FL, it was more like that. Water and minimal elevation changes. Greens were in good shape but rolling about 9.5. I would play it again.
Absolutely wonderful!
This course was truly top notch! From the time we arrived at the bag drop until the moment we departed, the staff made us feel so welcomed. Course was in great condition and speed of play was phenomenal. We ended up playing as a twosome and so we were very spoiled. Loved the course so much we're playing again on Thurs. Can't wait! Yes, the greens are fast!
Very good expierence
I was very happy to play a traditional course in the desert. The course was in great shape and the greens were consistent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants a great experience and challenge while in Tucson and the price is very well worth playing this course. I played the Cantilena course, the other course is the desert style course and it look to be in the same high quality condition.
GREAT COURSE
Enjoyed the parkland layout. Practice facilities are top notch.
Classic course
Nice course if u can get a good deal. I wouldn't pay over $60 to play here and with golfnow u shouldn't need to.
Nice course, a must if you are in the area.
Played for $55 using GolfNow. Free range balls before the round. Very nice layout. Best greens I've been on in years. Starter was very friendly and helpful. Very challenging approach shots. Good sand in the bunkers. The marshal was somewhat annoying, kept saying we were behind but the group behind us never got within a hole of us. We did have one guy in our group that took way too much time but still we never got out of position as far as I was concerned. Tough first time play since you just don't know where to go, would play much better next time. Should have GPS on the carts, I had my own so np but a must.
ANOHTER GREAT ROUND
HAVE PLAYED THIS COURSE MANY TIMES AND LOVE IT EVERYTIME. COUIRSE IS BEAUTIFUL AND YOU HAVE A CHOICE OF PLAYING 9 OR 18 HOLES. MY HEALTH REQUIRES ME TO PLAY ONLY 9. EVERYONE IS FRIENDLY.
Play their sister course (Sornoran)
A convaluted layout. They provide you with a map to go from the 9th green to the 10th tee box. Course was in great shape but I played their sister course after playing this one; far more picturesque
very beautiful desert course
very beautiful desert course
very challenging
18 holes very differents
greens and fairways very beautiful
scenic view
we comme back with pleasure
BEAUTIFUL PAR LAND
BEAUTIFUL PARKLAND GOLF COURSE
GREENS AND FAIRWAYS PERFECT
HOLES WITH WATER AND OTHER WITH DESERT
I prefer desert course but this pakland is very beautiful
Sonoran course is challenging with spectacular vistas of mountains
Course played tough with plenty of desert and sand. Fairways and greens in very good shape.
Would definitely play again.
Traps and More Traps
The Sonoran Course is not for the average golfer. The traps are many and the fairways often narrow on this desert course. The greens were well maintained but relatively slow and pocked with foreign grass. I enjoyed the scenery of the mountain views and the delightful weather, but was very glad I had paid a deeply discounted rate.
#9 on Catalina Course is Amazing
The whole course is great, good for most levels of play. #9 must be a signature hole. Green is guarded in the front with lots of bunkers. Once you get on the green and look back, the view knocks your socks off. The mountains fill the vista with a beautiful blue sky to set them off. And getting to the green involves a dog leg right, water and bunkers. What a great place to play
Nice round
More of a Midwest type golf. Not really a desert course. (Catalina)
