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Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

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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
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65.4%
Recommend this course
1054 out of 1144 reviews
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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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4.0
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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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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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KPMarth19
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Desert Layout

Terrific course. Great mix of holes. #3 is cool. Greens were spectacular. Desert course but very generous fairways The staff was also great...from starter to bev staff. Great replay rate too! No reason to not play36. Bonus...Bobcat and other animals. Not the cheapest, but well worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/16/2017:
So glad you loved the course greens and saw some wildlife out here!
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sueyun
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 02/16/2017:
We regret to see you did not enjoy your experience, let us know how we could have made it better for you. We value your feedback!
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u000003816999
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Immaculate conditions. From the rough, to fairways to the greens, all in pristine condition. Some target golf situations but fair with beautiful views. Very friendly staff. Their relationship with the Loewe's hotel makes arrival, bag drop, etc confusing and unpolished but the folks at the course itself fare top notch. And trust them, the putts all DO break away from the mountains!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/16/2017:
Glad you loved the conditions and the scenery! Great tip on the putts!
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Dennytruhn
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/16/2017:
Thanks for this great rating
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Buleah
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Canyon couse

Beautiful course,enjoyed playing it,it was slow,but beautiful scenery!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/09/2017:
So glad you loved the course and scenery!
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Mommarox
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Like playing on Carpet

Beautiful, first class course. Everywhere you look is perfection. This course is perfectly manicured and so much fun with just the right amount of challenge!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/09/2017:
Excellent! So glad you loved the conditions, and the challenge playing here!
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atelmosse
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/09/2017:
We love our fans! Thank you for playing!
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retired123
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spectacular golf views

Great course, spectacular views and superb conditions. A must play when staying in Tucson

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/26/2017:
Awesome photos! Thank you so much for sharing these and enjoying the course and the scenery. We can't wait to see you back for more.
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kevinmanley
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/10/2017:
Thanks for this stellar rating!
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gimmiegolf
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great but costly

This is one of the top 3 courses in the Tucson area. However, guests and staff don't go out of their way to make you feel welcome. This is a good value if you can get it at a discount price, otherwise, make other choices. Always in good condition with great amenities. I hope to play it more if they keep it affordable for guests.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/16/2017:
Thank you for enjoying the course and for your review. We do hope you see more value in playing here on your next round. We'll do what it takes to ensure your experience is stellar.
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Rugs2riches
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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
Response from on 01/03/2017:
Thank you for rating us! See you again soon!
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uLOCV4892LO
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/27/2016:
Thanks for this awesome rating!
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plink4
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/27/2016:
Awesome! Glad you loved it!
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hoffbo
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in great shape

Perfect weather, greens are fast, fairways good, tee boxes all good. No problems whatsoever. Please get some olives for bloody marys! You are the only course in town that has no olives on beverage cart!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/27/2016:
We will inform our staff regarding the olive situation here, but we're so happy to hear you loved everything else!
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bmblbee00
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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gringobob
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best

Perfect weather and playing conditions. Got off on time with no frost delay. The greens were like lightning but the surface was immaculate. Liked the white plastic inserts at top of cups. Hard greens to read with the "mountain" break factor. The pin placements were pretty difficult with the firm greens.

The layout was entertaining on practically every hole.

I could play this course everyday and not get tired of it. The views were of course spectacular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
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mellyn
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Can't believe it December

This course was in great condition and the grass was so green and lush we had a hard time believing it wasn't summertime. Everyone connected with our golf outing was friendly and helpful. We had a great time and have already gotten tee times for 2 more days.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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btrain67
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens like billiard tables

Beautiful course, greens are very fast, maybe 16 on the Stimpy but roll true. Nice but challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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oripahs13
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Great staff. Beautiful surroundings. The course was in perfect condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jmerillat
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course in Tucson

Nice way to spend Thanksgiving

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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