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4.4
1155 Reviews (1155)
5 Stars
805
4 Stars
251
3 Stars
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2 Stars
19
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
88.3%
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1065 out of 1155 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 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

4.4
1155 Reviews (1155)

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 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 68
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ventana Canyon Course

This may be the prettiest golf course in the Tucson metro area. It is challenging but very fair. I wish it were less spread out so that I could walk it but that is my only ding for this excellent facility.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good course and great shape

It was my first time playing Ventana and it was in great shape, undulated and somewhat challenging for me. Overall great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

You want to play early in the summer

Plenty of rain this summer sees this course in top condition. Front nine more difficult than back. Greens don't hold shots well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome views !!!!

Wow !!!! Great views awesome course to play , looking at playing the canyon course next!!! One thing is that they put us with this one man ... Nice guy but he would take a while for his shot which held us back and made it a longer day than it needed to be. But I would DEFINITELY play this course again!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Exceeding Expectations

Having played many area courses and a critic by nature I can honestly say the Ventana courses are the best of the best in tucson. Yes, the price to play is a little more than others but well worth it factoring in the included range balls, service, and course conditions. Find a "HOT DEAL" on golfnow.com for cheaper tee time prices, its the only way I could afford to play this nice of courses. Soft plush bermuda fairways take playing to a entire different level, its like using a tee hitting off these fairways they are so prime. If you have played at Ventana you know what I mean, if you have not you gotta play Ventana.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Pleasant

The staff was pleasant and helpful. Course was tough!
Hot, humid, soft and long. Welcome to Tucson in the monsoon. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout and fun course.

Played both Mountain and Canyon.
Greens were in good shape, rolled true and were fast. Fairways in excellent condition.
Do not stray to far off line when playing the Mountain course as you will be penalized.
Service was very good and the practice area was great.
Will definately play again if in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout and fun course.

Played both Mountain and Canyon.
Greens were in good shape, rolled true and were fast. Fairways in excellent condition.
Do not stray to far off line when playing the Mountain course as you will be penalized.
Service was very good and the practice area was great.
Will definately play again if in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My he course itself is beautiful, but greens were in bad shape

In retrospect I wonder if that is why it was such a good deal, because it looks like they had redone all the greens and they were not smooth at all! There were ridges all over the playing surface and you couldn't keep the ball on any sort of plane to save your life. Fairways were in good shape though. There was also no beverage cart at all, not once did we pass one all day. Our cart also started to quit on us after hole 15 and we jerked our way through18 as there was no way to communicate with the clubhouse. It did finally die before we made it back and another single behind us gave one of us a ride back, so we could get another cart to bring our clubs back, as it is far and uphill. Overall not what I'd have expected from one of the premier locations in Tucson.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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