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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: 70.7/129 W: 76.0/145 | 343 | 390 | 183 | 340 | 426 | 193 | 517 | 390 | 453 | 3235 | 164 | 586 | 416 | 169 | 440 | 515 | 417 | 179 | 408 | 3294 | 6529 |
| Long Combo M: 69.1/125 W: 74.6/141 | 343 | 390 | 161 | 340 | 402 | 176 | 517 | 390 | 420 | 3139 | 164 | 533 | 416 | 169 | 395 | 493 | 417 | 151 | 408 | 3146 | 6285 |
| White M: 67.8/124 W: 72.5/138 | 330 | 360 | 161 | 311 | 402 | 176 | 485 | 367 | 420 | 3012 | 146 | 533 | 376 | 141 | 395 | 493 | 390 | 151 | 384 | 3009 | 6021 |
| Medium Combo M: 66.1/121 W: 69.6/128 | 330 | 323 | 161 | 311 | 370 | 122 | 485 | 367 | 355 | 2824 | 146 | 427 | 313 | 141 | 369 | 407 | 357 | 151 | 384 | 2695 | 5519 |
| Red M: 64.6/115 W: 68.0/120 | 263 | 323 | 137 | 278 | 370 | 122 | 429 | 334 | 355 | 2611 | 103 | 427 | 313 | 113 | 369 | 407 | 357 | 136 | 346 | 2571 | 5182 |
| Gold M: 61.7/107 W: 64.7/113 | 241 | 272 | 137 | 248 | 328 | 122 | 372 | 303 | 297 | 2320 | 103 | 355 | 280 | 113 | 303 | 360 | 312 | 118 | 315 | 2259 | 4579 |
| 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
Umpa
This course is a legendary classic. I play globally and i must rank Tucson National in my top ten along with some very elite courses.
Sonoran at Tucson National
The Soniran is not where the Champions tour plays but it was s nice course. Overall good condition. Played in 3:45 as a threesome. Staff was nice.
Visiting and old friend
Have played the course at least once a year over the last 20 years. Still a good test of golf. Always in great condition. Staff and amenities are excellent.
Great day at Tucson National
Staff was friendly as soon as we got to the course. Pace of play was great and a ranger came around twice. Course was a great shape, will definitely come back.
Birthday at Tucson National
My son and I played for my 71st birthday. Staff was great. Starter got us off 10 minutes early. Played with a nice member couple. No waiting. No rush. Finished in 3 hrs and 45 minutes. Course was in great shape.
Pricey but….
This time of year the best Tucson courses can get higher priced than what I like to pay, but Tucson National keeps their courses in pristine condition. Fast greens and the winter grass in the fairways is getting lusher every day. The Sonoran course is one you need to play more than once. Tom Lehman messes with your visuals off the tee on more than one hole. What a great mix of long and short holes, elevation changes, desert holes and fairways lined with homes. He gives you room to miss, just don’t spray it around too much.
Great shape
Always one of the best manicured. Plays long with elevated greens and tough bunkers. Lots of shade with traditional style tree lined fairways
No Rain Check or Lightning Warnings
Course is fantastic. Nice change of pace from the typical desert courses we have in Tucson. The only knock is the lack of customer service. We only got three holes in before the lightning and rain forced us off the course. Tried calling the next day and they were not accommodating. Let this be a warning to check the forecast, and take that into account during monsoon season.
Rains too much...
We’ve had inundating rains, so conditions reflect it.
Soft, a bit of dirt and patchiness on fairways (lush in the rough).
Greens had been plugged but are returning, ok speed, a few bald spots.
Great course but the heavy rain and constant wetness have taken a toll. Still worth a visit.
A challenge due to length, conditions, and layout.
Decent value, will return!
Excellent
Deceptively difficult yet very golfer friendly without the penalizing desert like many courses. Always in great shape even when grasses are transitioning. Be sure to practice your bunker shots.
Sonoran Course
Target golf with challenging bunkers. Great course with a lot of elevation change.
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