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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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1054 out of 1144 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
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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
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
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4 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 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Challange

The weather was perfect; GolfNow offered a great rate; the course was superb; I just wish my game was as beautiful as this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

If you like elevation challenges....

Mountain Course played at 6,338 yards (139 rating). Wide fairways, narrow necks, well-guarded and impossible-to-read and slippery greens. Carved out of foothills below steep mountain peaks: the mountain greatly affects the roll of putts. I didn't feel comfortable with any putt over 3 ft -- and missed them all. At first I thought the 139 rating was too high, but in retrospect, the length, guarded greens and impossibly-fast greens probably is accurate. If you want a beautiful and challenging course, play this one.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice resort course

This course was in excellent condition. Fairways are cut higher than most desert courses in Tucson giving it more of an "up north" flavor. Very fast, challenging greens. Generous fairways compared with many "target golf" desert courses. Gorgeous scenery of course. Very much enjoyed it

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best greens ever

The putting is pure. Ball rolls like a pool table. Greens runnng 12. Course conditions are immaculate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course was on fantastic shape but..

The staff here was super friendly and knowledgeable and the course was in absolutely fantastic shape but the greens were just stupid fast. They were like putting on a pool table and getting approach shots to stick was next to impossible. I am sure your average scratch player would have no problem but us mid handicappers just found it frustrating, and the hole locations were very unforgiving. That being said, if you like that sort of putting surface then the course was flawless. Just not for my game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, slow round

Loved the course but waiting on every shot, you loose contraction!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Ventana Canyon, Canyon Course

Always a pleasure to play either Ventana course, Mountain or Canyon. Played Canyon yesterday, one of my favorite courses (and I have been playing golf for about 50 years or so!). Fazio track (as is the Mountain), with nice variety, winding thru Catalina foothills. For those who have not played this course, this is not desert target golf, although it is plenty challenging. If you are playing Canyon for the first time, be prepared for long cart trips between some holes - this course cannot be walked. Don't let that deter you as the course and the views are a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Real gem

Incredible vistas, great Fazio course in wonderful condition and terrific price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a beautifully designed course

The Mountain course requires every shot and no two holes are the same. It was just overseeded and wet, so it played long. The greens are perfect. It was also a great value through Golf Now. The only downside is that, as a resort course, it gets players who are not capable of playing it slowing things down for everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

La Ventana Mountain Course enchantment

Hey, it doesn't matter if you sunk the putt because the Catalina Mountain backdrop soothes the competitive spirit in this scenic golf course. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course

This has to be my new favorite course in the tucson area. Great scenery and a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

very picturesque

Rolling greens made putting challenging. Front greens were fast, back not so much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
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

good day

Our group of 4 enjoyed our time although, very hot, no players assistant out. So no towels and no one told us to use the key off cart to get into washrooms. That might be local knowledge , we were from out of country, figured it out for the next day on another course!!! Mile to drive on a cart just to get to hole #1 .No cart out and temp was 102||||| We golfed 6 out of 10 days on a holiday ,although nice course but with thick rough, not high on the list of the six courses we played at this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great facility

It was such a nice place that we did a replay. I will always include this in my playlist when I visit Tucson.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was better off the backs

Second time I played the canyon , this time I played the black tees , played from the gold two days ago ,as the wind was gusting and not played the canyon before . The blacks were about 300 yards further back but the blacks tee needed more range of shots . The course is in great shape , fairways great , greens great very fast away from the mountain , slow towards so to score putting the ball below the pin is a must !! . Next time Iam in Tucson will play this and the Mountain course again .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

beautiful surroundings

This course has a challenging layout, but is in some very scenic surroundings. We had a fun time!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

Terrific experience. Beautiful views. Bring a camera!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful layout

Again, this is one of the top courses in the Tucson area. I would play it on a regular basis, if I could afford it. GofNow made that possible during the summer. I'll play it again when it becomes affordable again.
Thanks GolfNow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good course

This is the first time I played this course and it did not disappoint. The course was in great shape the greens were quick but fair. Great views from the mountains on several of the holes. I would definitely recommend playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens and fairways

I played the Mountain course and was most impressed with the course playing conditions. The fairways were magnificent and the greens excellent. Very enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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