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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 6529 yards | 70.9 | 130 |
| White | 70 | 6021 yards | 68.1 | 125 |
| Red | 70 | 5182 yards | 64.8 | 114 |
| Yellow | 70 | 4579 yards | 61.6 | 105 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.6/131 W: 75.8/145 | 331 | 371 | 181 | 329 | 420 | 198 | 498 | 372 | 437 | 3137 | 171 | 581 | 384 | 163 | 436 | 486 | 395 | 169 | 387 | 3172 | 6309 |
| Long Combo M: 69.0/127 W: 74.4/139 | 331 | 371 | 159 | 329 | 391 | 185 | 498 | 372 | 406 | 3042 | 171 | 516 | 384 | 163 | 386 | 461 | 395 | 147 | 387 | 3010 | 6052 |
| White M: 67.9/125 W: 72.5/136 | 322 | 340 | 159 | 296 | 391 | 185 | 463 | 347 | 406 | 2909 | 161 | 516 | 355 | 134 | 386 | 461 | 364 | 147 | 359 | 2883 | 5792 |
| Medium Combo M: 65.9/120 W: 69.7/128 | 322 | 305 | 159 | 296 | 362 | 113 | 463 | 347 | 337 | 2704 | 161 | 425 | 311 | 134 | 358 | 379 | 332 | 147 | 359 | 2606 | 5310 |
| Red M: 64.4/115 W: 68.1/121 | 250 | 305 | 135 | 264 | 362 | 113 | 411 | 321 | 337 | 2498 | 141 | 425 | 311 | 102 | 358 | 379 | 332 | 134 | 326 | 2508 | 5006 |
| Gold M: 61.9/106 W: 64.8/115 | 229 | 258 | 135 | 238 | 322 | 113 | 356 | 292 | 284 | 2227 | 99 | 352 | 303 | 102 | 287 | 337 | 293 | 112 | 299 | 2184 | 4411 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
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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
VACATION GET AWAY
COURSE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE, AWSOME VIEWS. STAFF WAS FRIENDLY
Beautiful mountain and valley views!
Tough but fair layout and the course was in great condition! The shop stuff could brush up on their friendliness and rapport building with guests/visitors. When you pay a premium rate, one would hope a little level of excitement to have us there. The cart guy was more excited to see us and friendlier than the guys in the Pro Shop. Regardless, it was a memorable day and experience. Thanks!
What a Gorgeous Course!
Played the Sonoran course on Halloween. Course was in great shape, greens were immaculate, fairways were in great shape, and the course simply has so many fun and different holes - no risk of it getting repetitive. Price is higher than other courses we played in the Tucson area, but worth every penny. Staff were super friendly and helpful, and we simply had a great day. Really hope to play the Catalina course next time we're in Tucson.
Beautiful desert course
The views on this course are wonderful. The layout is very nice and conditions are excellent. The price is a little high, but this is to be expected as a resort course. The course is a little tight sometimes but not overly challenging. The greens were well maintained but a little slow which was good considering some had pronounced undulations. Water was readily available as well as restrooms.
Solid resort course for the money
Some really fun holes. Some quirky holes. Decent bit of water. Would play again
Fantastic course with great staff
I played the Catalina course three times during my stay in Tucson. The Catalina course is challenging but fair and can accommodate any level of player. The staff is extremely friendly. The members at Tucson National were great and gave me tips on how to play the course. Definitely recommend.
Outside Service Lacking
I have played at Omni on a number of occasions over the last few months. A few times I wasn’t given any help when I arrived with my bag or a cart. When I approached both attendants were watching cell phones. I walked up put my bag on cart, went into pro shop, came outside and not once was asked if I needed anything. When I returned from my round I cleaned out cart and got my own bag slowly to see if he would ask if I needed anything. I then watched a couple arrive and he did same to them. This has happened a number of times now. When paying premium Green Fee you expect just a bit more then what your getting at Omni right now.
Nice course except…
Really enjoyed playing this course. Excellent layout. The grass in the rough could be punitive but I guess the lesson is to stay out of the rough.
The one criticism is the bunkers. There are municipal courses around here that have better sand. Spoiled what was an otherwise pleasurable round.
A must play
Course is in fantastic shape, just make sure to hit the fairways or your ball will disappear in first cut of grass. Pace of play, no push or hold ups, was excellent. Highly recommend
Good condition
The Catalina course was in good condition for this time of year. The fairways were green, the putting surface true, AND there was real sand in the sand traps.
Great Shape for July
Friendly, helpful staff and a superintendent who obviously knows what they’re doing make this a great experience, even if it’s 110 degrees! With all that said, $60 for a weekday twilight rate is still a bit much IMO. I bet it’s really green $$$ in the winter!
