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4.2
1145 Reviews (1145)
5 Stars
798
4 Stars
250
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
70.9%
Recommend this course
1055 out of 1145 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
5.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 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

4.2
1145 Reviews (1145)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course in Tucson!

I thought the course was very fun and challenging. The fairways were in great shape and the greens were hard and fast. The pace of place was a little slower than I liked, but it gave me time to enjoy the beautiful scenery. This is a must play when in the Tucson area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views and wonderful golf

Was not disappointed. Challenging layout and in terrific shape. Good course and value. Should not miss it if in Tucson area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Outstanding course in all respects. Some of the best greens in Arizona.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mtn

played this course 7 times and it is very good. only issue i have is that I was a single who was paired with 3 others who missed their tee-time. Russ the starter did his best to pair me up - played with instructor Dave Simm and his student. Unfortunately they stopped after 9 holes and a single behind 4 senior members who played very slow and would not let me play thru was a bad experience. I quit after the 12th as 3 hrs- 45 minutes was a waste of my time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful day

Great weather, great course and I enjoyed my hole in one

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Played the Mountain Course twice from the gold tees during our Tucson vacation. Course was in very good condition. Greens were wonderful to putt on though faster than I was used to, especially in my off-season. Fairways offered plenty of room in the landing areas. Course requires good distance control to score well, which I didn't, but it is a very fair layout and creates a beautiful setting. Signature hole is #3 where we used the Black tees for the view (only 107 yds downhill).

A fair value at the GolfNow rates.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Proud of that 3 rd hole !

Course didn't live up to all the hype. Seemed to cater to residents there more so than nonresidents. Very inconvenient to even get to the clubhouse from the parking lot and then back again. It was 3/4 of a mile to the range. Wasn't impressed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course was beautiful. Spectacular views and enjoyed the elevated tees and playing over small canyons and over cactus gardens, etc. Unfortunately we had some fairly strong winds to deal with, but wouldn't have missed playing just because of that. Would love to come back and play it again along with the canyon course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful desert course

The course is outstanding! We have played here before and both times it was in great condition.

The initial process is less than accommodating with no one to meet you curbside to let you know where the clubs go and where you go. There is a bit of a walk with a lot of steps to get to the pro shop and then down large steps to get to the starter. It isn't bad if your knees are better than mine.

Once at the starter area we found the starter and the entire staff to be very friendly and helpful. They are well organized and the practice area is very nice.

All in all, a fun day! We will go back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
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

Perfect conditions

Mt. Course was in excellent shape. Greens were best I've seen in S. AZ.
Great track.

And we watched a bobcat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

We were able to play this breathtaking course for $59ea thanks to GolfNow... Go Play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

exceptional

I have golfed here for number of years and the course Is in best condition e#v..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful and Challenging

This is a beautiful course that was in excellent shape. The setup is challenging but not impossible. It's more about accuracy than length unless you play from the blacks. The relationship between the Loew's resort and the private golf course is odd. I recommend that you show up early and be prepared to wander around the resort parking lot for a while. There is no golf signage at the resort, and yet that's where you check-in. The staff at the resort and golf course were friendly and tried to explain the relationship, but it all seems odd. All over the golf course there are signs promoting golf memberships to the club, so it seems the club may be struggling a bit financially. They would do well to be a bit more agreeable with the resort.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

The course is in fantastic condition. I loved #17, very well designed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very scenic course

Played the Mountain course and the scenery was fantastic. Nice layout and pace of play was great. Greens were tough to read so lots of 3 putts and the grass on the greens seemed kind of grainy but in great shape. Get a good deal on golfnow and go play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Breathtaking scenery

Beautiful views from every hole. Played 18 holes in just under 4 hours. Great experience! Will definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
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

Well conditioned course

The Canyon course was in great shape with the greens rolling beautifully. We all had difficulty reading the grain on the greens and that made for quite an adventure for putting. Overall, though, a very enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Played the Mountain course and loved it. The course conditions were fantastic, the greens excellent. Really enjoyed the layout, one of my favorites. Definitely recommend.

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

must try

A beautiful course, one for the memory. The 4th hole on the mountain course must be played from the tips. What a view

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

SLOW PACE

THE GREENS WERE FAST BUT THE PACE OF PLAY WAS VERY SLOW. IF YOU BOOK ON GOLF NOW, Book 2 DAYS BEFORE NOT A WEEK BEFORE. PAID WAY TOO MUCH, WHEN THERE ARE OTHER COURES JUST AS NICE AT A BETTER RATE...THE MOUNTAIN SIDE WAS A BETTER VALUE.

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