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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
88.3%
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
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4.3
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Conditions
4.7
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
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4.3
87.5%
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14 out of 16 reviews
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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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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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4.4
1155 Reviews (1155)

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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Handicap 10-14
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/06/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review, Durotex. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent condition

Beautiful views and interesting course. Greens tough to read if you are a first time golfer here. Staff extremely friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 02/06/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon. Be sure to book another round with us soon!

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful sceney and wonderful golf

Very nice course to play. Lot of difference altitudes. Elevated greens. Very onduleted and quick. Stimt > 10.

Look out for 4 putts !!!

Well maintained. We will come again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/27/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review, Bert. We look forward to seeing you again next time!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain course

It took a while to find the mountain course starting point, having to drive 3/4 mile to get to the starter and 1/4 mile back to get to the 1st tee. Once there however, it was a pleasure to play. The conditions were immaculate and the pace of play great. We finished in 3 hours.. the greens were fast and without a blemish and the tee boxes and fairways were also in great condition.. some high elevation holes in the front nine and a bit more canyon type holes on the back nine.. the course is not inexpensive but worth a splurge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/27/2020

We appreciate you leaving us a review, and we hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/06/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Won’t be back

When I arrived at the course, it is very poorly marked. I spent an extra 20 minutes trying to get to the right location. The others in my group had a similar experience. The staff told me they heard that a lot. There is no bag drop location. The course is primarily a private club and the members apparently resent the public. When finished, I wanted to use the restroom and wash my hands and face. I was told the had no restrooms. The was a restaurant and gym next to the pro shop but no restrooms for the public. The facility was for members only. I won’t be back. A lousy experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 64
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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Commented on 01/02/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review, Jebeler! We hope you'll book another round with us soon.

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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Tough and fun

First of all, the course is beautiful. Greens are smooth and fast. This course is demanding. You must know the greens. A bad placement can almost guarantee a three put. The course is well maintained and the staff is friendly and very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 12/17/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon and we hope you'll book another round with us soon!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

This is a demanding course.

First of all, the course is beautiful. Greens are smooth and fast. This course is demanding. You must know the greens. A bad placement can almost guarantee a three put. The course is well maintained and the staff is friendly and very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 12/17/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout

A friend of mine and I played the Mountain Course yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the course. Every hole very different than the others. Beautiful setting. A lot of elevation changes and subtle bumps near green to make chips difficult. Greens very fast especially going away from the mountains.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 12/17/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, James. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

Played the mountain course. It’s target only, resort golf. Mud on every teeball (in the afternoon, it had not rained). Does not allow for varying types of shots to be played. Even bunkers are wet underneath surface. No chance of playing the course the way the designers intended with these conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/09/2019

We appreciate you taking time to leave us a review, and we apologize if playing conditions weren't quite up to your expectations. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Tough

Course is in excellent condition and very difficult. The greens are rolling as is most of the course. Bunkers are sandy, not like most courses in Tucson.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 12/09/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/03/2019

We appreciate you leaving us a review, we hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Cherry on Top

Vent Ana was the third course played on a three day excursion in Tucson. The greens were amazing and the best of the three courses played. The course was immaculately groomed. The fairways were plush, sand was great and we played in four hours. If you have never played the course the only negative was the drive between several holes. But face it, the carts do all the work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/03/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Gaston! We hope you'll come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/26/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Brutally slow play

Excellent conditions, excellent design, friendly and helpful staff but brutally slow play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/19/2019

We appreciate you leaving us a review, Cove. We're sorry to hear pace of play was a concern, but we hope you'll come see us again soon nevertheless!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Design and Condition

Great track, beautiful views, lush condition. Cart path only because of recent overseeding but our threesome played at a comfortable pace within 4 hours with no waiting on any shots.

Note on GolfNow: I booked my time as a single a few days before, got my GolfNow email confirmation. But when I showed up, the course did not have me in their system. They managed to accommodate me anyway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/26/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, David. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best views in Tucson

We played the mountain course and the views were stunning the golf course is in wonderful shape and a good challenge! Not an inexpensive round but worth the experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/12/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Mary. We're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon, and we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/12/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Mark. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/04/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we hope you'll come see us again soon!

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