Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course in Tucson, Arizona, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.4

1154 Reviews (1154)

5 Stars

804

4 Stars

251

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.7

Value

3.9

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.3

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.0

87.6%

Recommend this course

1064 out of 1154 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.3

15 Reviews (15)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.7

Value

3.9

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.0

StaffFriendliness

4.3

86.7%

Recommend this course

13 out of 15 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.3

15 Reviews (15)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.7

Value

3.9

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.0

StaffFriendliness

4.3

86.7%

Recommend this course

13 out of 15 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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Satellite Layout

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

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2022 #9) (2021 #14) (2020 #21) (2019 #15) (2018 #22) (2017 #23) (2015 #15) (2014 #5)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2017 #24)

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Reviews

4.4

1154 Reviews (1154)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

jebeler

Played On 10/25/2019

Reviews 64

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 11/04/2019

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

Valbiss

Played On 10/21/2019

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/28/2019

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

vernehill

Played On 10/20/2019

Reviews 25

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Mr. Verne Hill

Played with my son. Booked through GolfNow. Staff was great. Playing conditions perfect. Overseeding best in town. The on course marshalls kept everything moving. Finished in four hours.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/28/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Verne. Come see us again soon!

u314159387054

Played On 10/19/2019

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Mountain course

A little pricey but well worth it warm up area and practice green were in great shape as was the course. Staff and starter did a great job getting everyone out on time. 4.5 hour not bad as it was cart path only. Greens we’re nearly perfect a running probably close to 12

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/21/2019

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

Corey4652891

Played On 10/19/2019

Reviews 163

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Top 100 Contributor

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

A favorite course

One of my favorite courses. Pretty much every hole is interesting, and a few are spectacular. Greens are normally fast and difficult to read (at least for me). You need to stay below the hole on most holes. Enjoy the round and scenery.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/21/2019

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

vukm87

Played On 10/16/2019

Reviews 3

Handicap 25+

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Lovely course in a lovely location

I played this course during a work conference and was very impressed. It is nestled at the foot of the mountains in Tucson, AZ and is simply beautiful! The grass was a perfect lush green, the greens themselves were fast and challenging. Would definitely play the course over and over again.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/21/2019

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

IDJimmy

Played On 10/12/2019

Reviews 15

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Dream course

Just came out of overseeding and is in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Jimmy!

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gdunn2828

Played On 10/11/2019

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Awesome

Excellent course, superb condition and great value!!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/21/2019

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

progolfer16

Played On 06/20/2019

Reviews 132

Handicap 0-4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Top 250 Contributor

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Mountain Course

The Mountain Course is one of the best golf courses in Tucson. Every hole presents a challenge from the tee through the green. Conditions were great as the course is well maintained. The day was very hot and well over 100 degrees, which added to the challenge.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u9606084

Played On 10/12/2019

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Best course in Tucson

A little bit of a hike from U of A but best course in Tucson. Great layout and views

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 10/21/2019

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

Jgoacher

Played On 10/07/2019

Reviews 21

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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!

marctoth

Played On 10/05/2019

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

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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!

u580786968

Played On 10/03/2019

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Poor

Pace Good

Amenities Poor

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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!

TucsonTom18

Played On 09/26/2019

Reviews 18

Handicap Don't know

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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!

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amcaz

Played On 09/21/2019

Reviews 16

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 09/23/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review!

bsloyan1

Played On 09/15/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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!

Hogan513

Played On 09/15/2019

Reviews 9

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 09/21/2019

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

garyt48

Played On 09/10/2019

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Commented on 09/11/2019

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

Brian7710472

Played On 09/10/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Bob the cat Photo submitted by Brian7710472 on 09/10/2019

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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!

jdiepold

Played On 09/04/2019

Reviews 4

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

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

Comment

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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.

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FAQ

What is the address of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course?

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course is located at 6200 N Clubhouse Dr, Tucson, Arizona 85750, Pima County.

Is Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course open to the public?

Yes, Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course is open to the public.

What year did Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course open?

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course was built in 1984.

Who designed Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course?

Tom Fazio (1984) and Andy Banfield are the architects of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course.

What is the par of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

The par of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course is 72.

What is the length of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

The length of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course is 6836 yards.

What is the rating of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

The rating of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course is 72.1.

What is the slope of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

The slope of Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course is 137.

What are the course conditions at Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course are excellent.

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