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Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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4.1
1144 Reviews (1144)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
250
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
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65.4%
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1054 out of 1144 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
5.0
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.0%
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3 out of 5 reviews
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5.0
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Layout
4.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
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4.2
60.0%
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6836 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.1

One of two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses at this Tucson resort, the Canyon Course at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon is classic desert golf, set against the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert enhanced by its surroundings of saguaros, deer, roadrunners, quail and birds. The 6,836-yard, par-72 layout rolls through the Esperro Canyon, incorporating a massive formation known as Whaleback Rock in its design. The golf course has several memorable holes, including a couple of difficult par 3s - the 13th and 16th - as well as the reachable par-5 finishing hole, which features a man-made waterfall.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6836 yards 72.1 137
Green 72 6537 yards 71.1 135
Gold 72 6299 yards 70.2 132
Blue 72 5962 yards 68.6 128
Silver 72 5822 yards 68.0 125
Silver (W) 72 5822 yards 73.8 139
Turquoise (W) 72 5442 yards 71.8 136
Copper (W) 72 4939 yards 69.3 124
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Canyon
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 71.7/137 W: 79.2/155 408 483 401 338 148 433 552 183 416 3362 336 463 574 158 303 474 221 442 503 3474 6836
Green M: 70.7/135 W: 78.1/154 408 483 401 338 148 386 526 183 378 3251 336 423 535 158 303 452 173 403 503 3286 6537
Gold M: 69.9/131 W: 76.5/149 398 472 376 290 124 386 526 156 378 3106 314 423 535 140 276 452 173 403 477 3193 6299
Blue M: 68.3/128 W: 74.7/146 366 472 376 290 124 349 470 156 350 2953 314 392 515 140 276 374 148 373 477 3009 5962
Silver M: 67.8/126 W: 73.9/141 366 453 363 272 116 349 470 142 350 2881 286 392 515 140 252 374 148 373 461 2941 5822
Turquoise M: 66.0/122 W: 72.1/137 366 388 363 228 116 349 402 123 350 2685 286 392 428 135 252 374 111 373 406 2757 5442
Coral W: 71.4/127 316 388 363 228 116 349 402 123 292 2577 286 392 428 135 252 374 111 321 406 2705 5282
Copper M: 63.8/115 W: 69.6/125 316 388 324 183 94 313 402 123 292 2435 244 335 428 127 202 330 111 321 406 2504 4939
Handicap 9 11 5 17 15 7 1 13 3 12 2 8 16 18 6 14 4 10
Par 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 36 4 4 5 3 4 4 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 3 9 5 13 17 7 11 15 1 12 10 8 14 16 4 18 2 6

Course Details

Year Built 1984
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1984) Andy Banfield

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 - "Ventana Canyon Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.1
1144 Reviews (1144)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 37
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Patio Dining 24
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 122
Bunkers 104
Undulating Greens 92
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 116
Advanced Golfers 93
A Weekend Splurge 82
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 125
Worth the Drive 87
Convenient to the City 60

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u314159965210
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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efeeze
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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mikeahumada
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u00000436168
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

Beautiful, challenging course with very fast greens. Its a must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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hurtellis
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesomeness

It was still cart path only which made it more of a challenge. This course is in emaculate shape. The greens could use some more water as they were a little dry. They do charge too much money. They never came down over the summer when everydody else lowered there price, they did not. Soooo much fun. Lots of extra walking because of the cart path only. Also a higher score. I really like this course. They have 2 courses so the should never hsve cart path only. I LOVED it though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u314160023490
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course I’ve played in Tucson in years

Fantastic experience. Paired with. Single and s couple.. We had a great time all.

Staff was excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jacneu
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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JON70164
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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good time at Ventana Canyon

We played the Canyon course and the conditions were excellent. The fairways were recently over seeded and in wonderful shape. The greens were very good and tee boxes were in excellent condition. The staff was friendly and appreciated the ice chest back on the carts. It was cart path only so bring plenty of water and get ready to hike a lot!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u1498658391
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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JJS2021
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice course but cart path only

Course was in very good shape. Unfortunately it was very path only. Wished that would've been known before making tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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topcatrw
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u7734306
Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u314160856053
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314160856053
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain course describes it well . Loved it

Greens in great shape , very quick . Very playable for everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u000002243952
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor service, great course

No cart service or water on course on a hot Sunday morning. No help with clubs after the round. Had to walk up about 24 stairs.

Great course, just expected better service for the $$.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/04/2020

Really an unfair review. Club service and water on course is all part of COVID restrictions, same as here in CA. I've played Ventana 4 times, both sides, and it is simply brilliant in my opinion. The price is easily justified by the course conditions.

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DufferDave1a1
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love this course

This course is always in excellent shape. It's a tad pricey, but going through GolfPass+ saved me a bunch of money. Thank you Ventana for an excellent golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u7734306
Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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BeltonDC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314160720757
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course in great condition

Would still play here, just know ahead of time they are not very friendly. We ate lunch in the golf clubhouse and one of the waiters told our waiter to not wait on us Right in front of us. Maybe my skin is too brown

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
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utgolfnut
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a difference between the front and back

The front’s fairways were superb.....Greens were the FASTEST I’ve EVER putted......Back 9 fairways were sub-par. Greens MUCH slower.....Grn super should ‘match’ front to back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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