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4.2
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
479
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
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2 Stars
42
1 Stars
27
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
93.2%
Recommend this course
1018 out of 1112 reviews
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4.3
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.8%
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30 out of 31 reviews
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4.3
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
67 out of 71 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Cañada course delivers a rewarding challenge with elevation changes, well-placed bunkers, and sloped greens that keep rounds engaging. Consistently friendly staff from check-in to the beverage cart make every visit feel welcoming and well-supported.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6649 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.7

The Canada Course plays through forests of mesquite trees, offering a parkland atmosphere amongst a desert landscape. The natural terrain snakes through ravines and arroyos, providing several natural hazards. Considerable mounding, doglegs and elevation changes provide a varied layout, making club selection an important factor in addition to careful strategy. Golfers should be prepared to use every club in their bag. The course’s signature hole is the eighth hole, considered one of the toughest par 3s in Tucson. The hole requires players to drive the ball uphill along a narrow ridge between two Saguaro cacti, and canyons border the greens on both sides.

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Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Bermuda Grass/Rye Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass/POA Trivialis Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Nash (1985) Jeff Hardin (1985)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
1112 Reviews (1112)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 35
Bunkers 34
Narrow Fairways 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Seniors 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 30
In the 'Burbs 15
Worth the Drive 13

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

CMcC

Never disappoints. Pace was smooth as the weather was iffy, but it turned out partly sunny and warm enough for short sleeves. The course layout is especially fun to play with numerous elevated greens for all levels. The greens were also in great condition, but not a break to be had! We'll do it again soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

The course is in excellent condition staff super friendly the pace of play great play this course if you get a chance well worth it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/20/2017

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you had a great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Who Knew?!

Didn't Know What to Expect... Come To Find It Was So Nice, Staff Was Very Friendly & The Carts Actually Included a Cooler, and Ball Washing Kit. The Beverage Cart Girl Was Also There Just When You Needed Her. A++ - We Immediately Booked Another Round for The Next Day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/20/2016

Thank you for taking the time to review our course. I'm glad that you had a great day playing. We look forward to your next visit.

Erick Womack

Head Professional

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's ready for over seeding and maintenance.

The fairways were in good shape but the approach areas at the the greens and the greens themselves were in pretty rough shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Troon Management should be ashamed

I don’t think Troon management would let this happen at the Dunes. I would not recommend this course. Just glad I did not pay full fees. The greens and areas of the course where terrible. They said it was because of a water/irrigation issue in June. I don’t understand why the greens and other area of the course are still so beat up. I am a resident of Oro Valley and i would never recommend the course. there are too many others that are better maintained to play. Funny that the only holes that are maintained can be seen from the road.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/20/2016

I am sorry to hear that you had a bad experience while playing golf with us. I would like to speak with you about that experience. Please feel free to reach me at elcongolf36@gmail.com

Erick Womack - Head Professional

Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course under repair

This course is trying to come back. It's not bad at this time. Now they are shutting it down for over seeding. When it comes back it should be really nice. I looked at the Conquistador side which they put bent grass, I think, but it looked really good. Most of the time, for me they charge to much. The starter was extremely friendly and helpful. I had a great time. It was fun.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Greens

Most of the greens were in very bad shape, made it very difficult to putt

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf review

Course in great shape for pre-overseeing process.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/03/2016

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We look forward to having back out soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have nice and funy day

You can improve the condition of some green an fairway

And if put mor technology in the golf car, much better

I mean. Gps system. Free water in the golf car

But overall everything was great

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Lettuce Greens

Greens were horrible. Mix in some seeds. We had to take the 2 putt rule on several holes due to the terrible condition. A shame since we left several what if birdie opportunities.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Condition

Lots of bare areas including greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad greens

Sad to say that the greens on the Canada course were very poor. The fairways and rough were playable. I would not recommend playing the course either during this time of year or due to poor course management.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

course conditions

I played this course in the winter what a difference the greens are in real bad shape except #17 the only one that had good grass. The fairways were ok. also the cart girl should be out their more often and not be leaving at 1 o'clock . the Price should be adjusted for course conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

The course should be closed. The greens are diseased, burnt out, and putt worse than the desert floor. They are unplayable .No kidding. A decent lie in the fairway is nearly impossible. Asphalt paths are all broken up or washed away. The course is a great layout and used to be first class. It is now in major disrepair and should be closed until playable.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/04/2016

Erick Womack contacted me regarding my review. He explained the reasons for the earlier course conditions and offered me to return to experience the improvements. A first class gesture on his part. Very good customer relations. I look forward to returning. Thank you Erick.

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Commented on 08/11/2016

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I would love to talk with you regarding your experience playing at EL Conquistador. Feel free to contact me at elcongolf36@gmail.com.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Expect Improvements in the Future

At this point, I cannot recommend the course. The layout is great, but due to weather conditions, lack of monsoons, breakdown in a pump, course has taken a hit in conditions. Greens and fairways are in bad shape. While I was out there, many maintenance personnel were working on the course. After talking to Eric the new head pro, I expect over time that the course will be in much better condition. A new head groundskeeper was also brought in, these changes will be a big help in seeing improvements. Additionally a new pump is being built by rainbird, and should be in. These items will definitely allow for big improvements down the line, along with maintenance to the irrigation system. The bunkers were in excellent shape, and due to the lack of play, pace was excellent. Keep this course in mind, down the road.

If they drop the price, or you can get a hot deal, give it shot, just currently do not expect much.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/01/2016

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and speaking with me on the phone. We look forward to seeing you back to play in the coming months.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Muni Take over

I have played this course going back to it's early days in the mid 80's.During the years I have seen plenty of up& down times at the club, it has hit rock bottom. The course has be taken over by city government and being managed by Troon Golf.I would have to say for a Troon Golf project it is far from their standard that you can always depend on.One would have to be leave the Muni is killing it for future plans of the land.To bad great track!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

NO EXCUSE FOR BEING BURNT OUT

THE 2ND HOLE GREEN IS A PATCHWORK OF DIRT, SAND AND BURNT OUT GRASS. TERRIBLE CONDITIONS ON MANY AREAS OF THE COURSE. IF THE CITY OF ORO VALLEY DOESN'T MAINTAIN THIS COURSE IN BETTER CONDITION IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/13/2016

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We apologize for your experience on the golf course. Our crew is working very hard this summer to bring the course back to optimal playing conditions. Please contact me directly to discuss your experience and the course conditions. elcongolf36@gmail.com Erick Womack

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course needs a lot of work

This course use to be a very good course but now the conditions are terrible. Drive down the middle of the fairway and your on bare ground. Greens are in terrible shape also. Sad the course is in such bad shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/14/2016

Thank you for the review. We value your time and want you to know that we are working hard to get the course in better playing conditions. I would like to further discuss with you your experience you had. Feel free to contact me at elcongolf36@gmail.com.

Erick Womack

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast play, but tough course upkeep

The green fees were good- Summertime (hot).

The fairways and greens were not kept up (dry, dirt, different types of grass). This might be due to it being summertime.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Worse course conditions ever!

Used to play here a lot but haven't in about 8 months. Paid $18 and was not worth it. I would not play here again if they paid me to. The course conditions are the absolute worst I have ever played in my life! Since Oro Valley has purchased the course it has been on a steady spiral downward.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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