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Sonoran Course at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa
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The Omni Tucson National Resort offers two championship courses that offer two distinctly different rounds. The Catalina Course, the resort's original course, offers a more traditional parkland layout while the Sonoran Course offers a challenging game of true desert golf. Although Catalina is the more famous of the two for hosting a number of PGA Tour events over the years, the Sonoran is just as formidable a test despite being 600 yards shorter than its sister course. Sonoran features a tricky, undulating terrain that is covered with 69 large, strategically placed bunkers. Two lakes come into play throughout the golf course as well. In addition to a number of challenging holes, the layout offers interesting risk-reward opportunities including drivable par 4s. One of the most notable holes is the 15th, a dramatic par 5 that requires a blind approach uphill to a bunkered 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
Nice course, lots of bunkers and good greens
We played this course in just over 4 hrs. The pace of play was great and the course was in good shape. The greens had been punched and had not been top dressed, but you could see that they were in good condition and would roll well if not for the aerating. There were bunkers all over the course with steep faces. We enjoyed the course and would play it again. Not sure I would pay the normal rates however we got 18 holes for $55, which was more then fair.
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.
