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Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course
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About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Reviewer Photos
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The signature #3 on the Mountain Course Photo submitted by TucsonTom18 on 05/23/2026
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Photo submitted by J2KFVoWtB3fVqvpfWMaW on 04/14/2026
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Photo submitted by J2KFVoWtB3fVqvpfWMaW on 04/14/2026
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Photo submitted by clubmanager74 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161470775 on 06/30/2022
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 05/27/2022
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 05/27/2022
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 05/27/2022
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Photo submitted by bensonliao on 03/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u3831269 on 09/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u444820267 on 04/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 03/09/2021
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18th box is a little intimidating Photo submitted by u000004619845 on 03/01/2021
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18th green. Photo submitted by u00000929108 on 02/06/2021
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Photo submitted by u572685527 on 12/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Gabby12jack on 12/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160856053 on 09/29/2020
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Photo submitted by weathercommand on 03/01/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u766204156 on 01/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u766204156 on 01/20/2020
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Bob the cat Photo submitted by Brian7710472 on 09/10/2019
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Photo submitted by kmforney on 08/29/2019
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Tee shot view on #18 from the Blacks. Photo submitted by nickesquire on 09/02/2018
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Photo submitted by virgocurtis on 06/10/2018
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Par 4 # 10 Whale hole Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Par 3 # 13 Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Par 5 18th Green Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Par 4 # 3 Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Number 4 monster Photo submitted by David4702427 on 04/12/2016
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Yes, it's a long way down! Photo submitted by David4702427 on 04/12/2016
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#3 - Plays 99 yards rain or shine, and I believe it rolls right. Photo submitted by David4702427 on 04/12/2016
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#3 short Par 3 Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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1st tee Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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Photo submitted by 966bonita on 05/20/2014
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Photo submitted by 966bonita on 05/20/2014
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Photo submitted by 966bonita on 05/20/2014
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18th from behind green Photo submitted by Cinda1964 on 03/18/2014
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Photo submitted by Ayman0128 on 02/04/2014
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#3a real beauty. Photo submitted by Rob5910994 on 11/14/2013
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Photo submitted by Andrew3750072 on 10/12/2013
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Photo submitted by doncagle on 09/03/2013
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Mountain Course, Hole 3, Par 3 Photo submitted by eaglebeagle4 on 11/25/2012
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Photo submitted by u000005857062 on 11/03/2012
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love this hole Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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long par 5 finishing hole Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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not as easy as it looks Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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signature par 3 Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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par 5 with water Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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challenging hole Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
A must
Superb layout. A Fazio gem. Great condition. Greens were a bit slow, but other than that...5 stars!
Greens suffered with snow fall
This is our 4th time at Ventana Mountain.
Great layout.
Greens died with the snow over the last weekend.
They looked black vs green.
Greens did NOT hold a ball at all.
Ridiculous fast.
Puts rolled off the green on some holes.
As great as the starter was with information,
he did not prepare us at all for the speed of the greens.
Beautiful day. Very frustrating.
Thanks for the 3-star review and dedication to playing at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon. We hope you were able to enjoy the day with us and would appreciate any additional feedback on your experience for potential improvements. Hope to have you back again soon!
Condition parfaite
Superbe terrain et vue exceptionnelle. Les conditions étaient parfaite. Le staff très sympathique.
Thanks for the 5-star review and choosing The Lodge at Ventana Canyon! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back again soon.
Great course
Everything was great except for the guy who check is in the Am. He was very unwelcoming and not very pleasant.
Everybody else’s was super friendly and helpful.
Thomas, thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review, however, we truly apologize for any poor experience on behalf of our staff. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and can assure you your feedback has been shared with our staff appropriately. We hope we have the chance to welcome you back to The Lodge at Ventana Canyon for an improved experience soon!
Thanks for the 5-stars! We hope you enjoyed your recent round at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Tee it up again soon!
Great course
Played here before and I’m never disappointed. Always what I expect
Thank you for the 5-star review and dedication to playing our course! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your recent experience with us at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Come back soon!
Mountain Course aptly named!
Fun course, but hilly. Many elevated tee boxes with awesome views, some with awesome hills to climb to get to the tee box! The mountain has a huge effect on putts! The starter will warn you and it doesn't take long to become a believer!
Thank you for the 4-star review and sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a fun experience with us recently at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Come back soon!
Thanks for the 5-star review! Join us at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon again soon.
Thanks for the 5-star review! We truly appreciate your support here at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Tee it up again soon!
Great course
I've played all over, Hilton head, Midwest. This was one of the best I've ever played. Thanks to all the staff!
Thanks for the fantastic feedback and 5-star review! We appreciate your dedication to playing our course and look forward to welcoming you back to The Lodge at Ventana Canyon again soon.
There was no one around when I finished my round. I Didn'tknow where to leave my cart and I didn't know how to get to my car. I was surprised.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us, however, we apologize for any confusion regarding your recent round. We're not quite sure why this would have been the case, but if you could contact our staff at 520-577-1400, we may be able to better address this concern. We hope we can have you back for an improved golf experience soon!
Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support and hope to have you back at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon again soon.
Bruce, thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support and hope to have you back at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon again soon.
Beautiful course, always in great condition! Had a great time
Thank you for the great feedback on our course and 5-star review! We truly appreciate your support here at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Come see us again soon!
Spectacular views, challenging greens groomed to perfection
One of the best maintained courses I have ever played. Overseeded fairways, tee boxes and rough were in excellent condition. The greens was super quick and the sand traps were filled with plenty of sand. The sand traps were raked to perfection. The mountain views were beautiful.
Best Course In Tucson, By Far!
We played an amazing round at the Mountain Course. So many holes that are stunningly picturesque, #1, #3, #4.... There is not a bad hole on this course, and the maintenance of the greens, tee boxes, and fairways are always impeccable. The bunkers are inconsistent in their sand content and some are powdery and some need more sand, but that is niggling with what is Arizona's crown jewel for golf courses. Truly the best experience for golf in Tucson! The greens are amazing!
Superb Desert Golf
I played both Ventana courses, and both exceeded my expectations. Canyon, like the Mountain course, was in exceptional condition.
The Canyon fairways were like green carpets. The greens were like billiard tables - smooth and fast. The frost delay was handled very smoothly and professionally. The scenery was unequaled. I liked the layout - landing areas were sufficiently generous that a mid-handicap golfer like myself was not too intimidated. The approach shots were key. Leaving the ball beliw the hole enabled par and a chance at birdie. Leave the ball above the hole, far away from the hole, on the fringe, or even pin high more than a few yards away, and the golfer will be challenged.
Thanks for the 5-star review, kind feedback, and choosing The Lodge at Ventana Canyon! We truly appreciate your comments and hope to have you back again soon.