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4.1
1144 Reviews (1144)
5 Stars
797
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
65.4%
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
5.0
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 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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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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Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ventana Canyon Mtn. Course

Beautiful location. Course had just opened after over seeding. Fairways grass was

long, but playable. Fairways were very wide and allowed room for wayward shots. Greens were excellent and consistent. Would love to play here more often, but my budget won’t allow it. One complaint I had was most of the holes especially the Par 4s were just straight away. Not much different one from the other.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/09/2019

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

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

445 pace and no Marshall on an upscale course ! Inexcusable.

No Marshall on an upscale course ? 445 pace of pace is in acceptable

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Hi Marc, we appreciate you leaving us a review. We're sorry to hear pace of play was an issue. If you'd like to speak with someone in the Pro Shop about your experience, please give us a call at (520) 577-1400. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/09/2019

We appreciate you leaving us a review. If there's anything you think we could improve, please give us a call at (520) 577-1400. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time

This was my first venture onto Ventana Golf's Canyon Course. The course was challenging but very fair and was in excellent condition. I will be returning to this course for future rounds and will also try the Mountain Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Hi Tom, we appreciate you leaving us a review. We look forward to seeing you at the Mountain Course next time!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent service

One of the few courses left in existence with an actual ranger monitoring pace of play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon. Come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

VENTANA CANYON - CANYON COURSE

WONDERFUL GOLF COURSE, VERY SCENIC AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

GENTLEMEN AT PRO SHOP NEEDS TO WORK ON BEING FRIENDLY TO THE PUBLIC.

REST OF STAFF AROUND COURSE WERE GREAT, VERY FRIENDLY.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/21/2019

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course.

The golf course was picturesque, in great shape and was fun to play! Will play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/11/2019

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Visiting from the UK

Course in great shape greens fast and true but very difficult to read ....

You can hit the green in regulation but still come off with double bogey

Good for wildlife too

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/11/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Brian, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon. Come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
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

Great Course!

It was a bit difficult to find the pro shop. However, the course was in fantastic condition and enjoyable to play.

The 2 employees we encountered could benefit from customer courtesy training.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/11/2019

Hi JD, we appreciate you leaving us a review. If there's anything you think we could improve, or if you'd like to speak with someone in the Pro Shop about your experience, please give us a call at (520) 577-1400.

Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

9/8/19 Course conditions....near perfect!!

Played the Mountain Course 9/8/19 in the Sunday a.m. shotgun start. Rained for the first 20 minutes but the course drained quickly. Fairways and greens were absolutely spectacular. Green speeds were a little crazy with some very tough pin placements near the edges, but still very fun to putt. A great Sunday round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/11/2019

We're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon! Be sure to book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/09/2019

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

Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Pro shop layout

Really should have a clubhouse close to parking lot. Getting to pro shop sucks and we shouldn’t have to pay guys to take our clubs up. Get your carts and pro shop closer to parking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/05/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Ventana Canyon Mountain Course

The course was in great condition. The fairways and greens looked great. The greens are always very challenging. Some of the fairways can be narrow. One of the best courses I've played in Tucson.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 09/04/2019

We're glad to hear it, thanks for leaving us a review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

One of My Favorites

I live in Tucson and have played Ventana's Mountain and Canyon courses many times. I've also played most of the others in the area and both of Ventana's courses are among my favorites. The views are terrific, the holes are challenging, but the tees allow ample adjustment for skill levels, and the courses are almost always in very good condition. I would note, however, that I play mostly in the summer when the rates are down as these courses get expensive and crowded in the winter. Still, if you are a winter visitor, I'm pretty sure you will like these two courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/04/2019

We appreciate the thorough review and look forward to seeing you again next time!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic views and variety

This course was fantastic to play. Greens were fast but smooth. We played the canyon course. I would play this again for sure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/30/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great condition

But for some new patches by some of the greens, everything was immaculate.

Staff can be a tad indifferent to non-members I believe.

Otherwise, it was wonderful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/04/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, sredpath. We hope to see you back at Ventana Canyon again soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Phenomenal experience

The course is in immaculate condition, you can’t find a dry spot on the fairway nor rough, even if you try. Tee boxes are well maintained, layout is challenging with tough bunkers. From the moment you drop-off your clubs, to the practice area, to the 18 hole; there isn’t a way to improve the experience. I highly recommend this course and will be definitely going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2019

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent Conditions!

Ventana Canyon is a great place to play in summer. More often than not in great shape, today was excellent. The greens are FAST, and the layout is fairly tough. You pay $150 in winter, so playing this time of year for $30 is an absolute steal. Pace of play can be a little slow, but who cares when the surroundings are gorgeous and the golf course is excellent? The course was in fantastic condition - well done, Ventana Canyon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/30/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon. Come see us again soon!

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