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4.2
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
479
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
97
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
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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4.3
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.6%
Recommend this course
65 out of 68 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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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed! Expected better!

Apparently they've had some issues with the ability to water the course during extreme 100+ degree weather. Which has left the course in less than optimal shape than how I've seen it before. Lots of areas of brown dead fairways as well as on the greens. Not what I'd expected from a course that has usually always been well maintained in the past! I'm hoping they'll turn it around quickly!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Wait until the winter grass comes in

I am a fan of these courses, but unfortunately, the conditions will keep me away until the winter grass comes in. The bermuda on the fairways is not coming in, and some greens are borderline unplayable. I was told that there is a new head greens keeper, and know that Troon will turn it around, but it won't happen this summer. Looking forward to positive changes.

Staff was very friendly as always.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Disappointed

Have played the Canada course many times. The fairways are being cut very short and are burned out in many spots. Greens putt OK but many burned areas on most greens. Fairways are in need of aeration. Greens appear that work is being done to improve them. Summer rates help make this a decent value.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is fun to play

The course is well maintained and presents some enjoyable experiences. Staff do a great job!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyed experience

Had a great time and will definitely play again. Only downside was the price of beverages.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course is not in very good condition and overpriced

Played the Canada course as one of the courses that we played on our golf trip from Iowa. The condition of the course was not very good, especially in the rough. It was a warm day we played on and there was not much water available on the course and there was no cart girl on the back 9. Bartender/waitress was very friendly and got us rehydrated after the round. Course was not nearly as good as most of the others we played and priced about the same. Recommend playing Vistoso for the same price and it's a much better course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Excellent if you catch a deal

Canada course is more challenging than it looks. Great condition and great fun. Rack rates overpriced but you can often catch a special.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pack a lunch

I played this course after reading the reviews on golf advisor and it was a letdown to say the least. The course was in decent condition, pace of play was good, but I was disappointed in the little things that make a round of golf enjoyable. On this particular course you don't make "the turn" at the clubhouse as you play 18 holes out and back. And there's no food or snacks available on the course other than what the cart girl stocks- candy bars and limited beers and soft drinks. So pack some snacks and drinks but don't let them catch you as off site food isn't allowed.

The proshop staff is friendly and eager to help and the starters and marshalls are good with course recommendations.

The range and practice areas are small so get there early as spots are limited.

The course is decent although the fairways are narrow so if you play a fade you should bring an extra dozen balls.

Overall, I'd rank my experience as a 5 out of 10 and I'd look for another place to play the next time I'm in town.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great, but slow greens

Excellent everywhere but the greens were a bit slow. Needed a trim and roll.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top notch experience

Nice time, great course, good value, friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love it!

Awesome golf course. The best greens I've seen in years. Staff was super friendly. I will be back within the next 2 weeks. Thanks for the great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I Always enjoy playing this course

The staff is always very courteous. After a short frost delay we got started. The course has always been in very nice shape. Aim for the 150 markers and you can't go wrong. Fairways are very green and usually generous.Pace of play was excellent, even with the delay. The practice area is well cared for. Actually for $10 I was told by the staff you can come and practice all day! One of my favorite courses to play in Tucson.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Short course.

Good layout but very short! The greens were very slow!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

beautiful views

Great environment with various elevation changes.
Many bunkers and elevated greens make this course challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jammed between homes and city

Played the canada course. Most holes stucked between homes and streets and in poor conditions. Many tight and short doglegs where it is difficult to see where to hit and where we can't hit driver (from the back tees),.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 188
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3.4375 stars

a few nice holes. better than average sand traps. MOST of the people out on the course WERE NOT golfers. adults and children out riding bikes, walking, walking dogs and just sitting around. older man and his wife sitting on the tee box we wanted to use (they didn't move out of our way). NO ONE had any courtesy! close the course and make it a park/series of trails. or educate the locals to get out of the golfers way! last time I played golf at the dog park people weren't too happy with me! these people should be behind bars!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

sad

3rd time playing here. Made us warm up(range) off of mats.....wtf?! This using winter in Indiana. Grass, baby, its right the rest us hit off of it. Layout has potential BUT waaaayyyyy too much uphill/downhill b.a. to make it enjoyable. Greens still very fuzzy. Better than before, but still sub par for a former HILTON course. Beverage cart girl informed us that she was quittig for the day....it was noon....byob. Too many other courses in better shape. Play elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

El conquistador course

Very nice facility, well maintained, friendly people just a great overall experience ! Unlike my game !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Target Golf in a Desert Setting

The course is a par 72 with only 3 par fives and 3 par three holes, the majority of the par 4 holes are around 350 yards. Although relatively short most of your shots require precision to set up the hole and be able to get on the green in regulation. Most of the tees and many of the greens were raised, with a lot of undulation on the fairways, as soon as you got off the first cut you would often be playing the ball below or above your feet.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

La Canada

Was signed up to play El Conquistador but was informed by staff that they had just punched that course and offered to let me slide over to La Canada instead. Greens are hard and fast, couldn't get anything to hold outside of 140yds. Otherwise course in fair summer conditions with some brown spots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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