Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course
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 |
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| 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
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
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.
Not my favourite kind of layout
Played the Canyon Course. No complaints overall as indicated in my rating but just not the kind of layout I enjoy. Exceptional condition but greens are only receptive to balls that hit with plenty of spin so hitting from the fairway is key to holding the greens. Only played the course once but it somehow felt tight and crowded with very little room for error. If you were off the cut portion of the course (that includes the rough) by only several feet you were in a hazard, OB, or unplayable 80% of the time or more so hitting it straight is essential. Once again no complaints overall and a great course but too punitive for the type of golf I enjoy playing.
Ventana Canyon
Great course with spectacular views...pretty challenging if you miss the fairways.
Frost Delay
Slow play as shotgun start began. Greens had many markings of players not picking up there feet.
Beautiful course and views
The Mountain course is a must to play. Wide fairways off the tee, but subsequent shots into green require exact yardages as well as knowing where to miss. Greens are fast with various undulations. Great views and well worth playing again.
Course is challenging!
The course was in excellent condition. Fairways are wide from the tee, however know your yardage for shots to the green. And make sure you know where to miss if you do not hit green. Greens running fast and most greens have significant undulations.
Expérience à ne pas manquer!
Un des plus beau parcours de la région de Tucson! Conditions impeccables, un vrai challenge!
A "must" when in town
Excellant condition with sneaky fast greens. Couldn't believe the value for this course. When in Tucson, a must!
Ventana canyon
We played the canyon course and it is a very well maintained course and has excellent views of Tucson and the Catalina mountains the only improvement I could see would be to shorten the grass in the rough just a little or maybe I should just play in the center of the fairway. Overall this is one of my favorites in Tucson!
Love the course.
The course is in great shape. The staff are rude. Not just Brian the manager but the range timekeeper and course ranger all acted like the non members were a bother. I talked to the foursome behind us who had similar experiences. We were sent off shotgun because of frost delay and then asked twice if we had payed for a replay when we made the turn to finish the holes we missed. I dont know what has happened to the people who work here, but the course is great!
Beautiful course!
We went to Tucson for a week to play golf and this was our last course. I wish we had played it sooner, and played both.
It's a little awkward finding the place-it's as though golf was a second thought for the Loewe's resort. Once we found where we were going, everything was smooth and people very friendly. The range is some distance from the pro shop at the hotel, but once you get on the course and realize how big this property is, it becomes much more logical.
Great starter, and we were paired with a scratch and a +20 player who were both great companions.
The course is stunningly beautiful, and challenging to all levels. They have multiple tees, and combo settings that work well. Ask the starter where to play, and eliminate any tendency to exaggerate your skill. You can use all the help you can get.
My one comment is that these are some of the toughest greens to figure out I've ever seen. They are fast, and have a definite grain or break tendency. We spent the whole round trying to figure it out, and none of us ever got comfortable.
The cart girl was present for our first nine holes, then we never saw her again. You do not circle back past the snack shack at the turn, so that was a bit annoying.
All in all-a great place to play. Although we didn't try every place in Tucson, this must be one of the very best.
Very nice facility
First time playing this course. Very well conditioned, welcoming staff, enjoyable holes with good scenery.
Word to the first timers, plan for some extra time before your round. The course is not part of the resort.
Non-member check- in is in a small pro shop in the corner of the spa/fitness building just past the main door to the hotel. The signage isn't very good at telling you where to go. Once checked in it is a several minute cart ride to the range and first tee. Plus allow a few minutes if you want to check out the members pro shop.Much larger and nicer. Our pace of play was about 4:20 for four. You can't shave much off of that because several holes have considerable driving distances from green to tee. Course is fair with generous landing areas,greens were very fast.
Ventana Canyon continues to delight!
We played the Canyon Course. It was in excellent condition as usual, with moderately fast greens and manicured fairways. Having played nearly all of the Tucson courses open to the public, I would have to say that Ventana Canyon is tops! We played as a twosome, paired with a single, and we never had to wait on a tee for the group in front. Pace of play was excellent. All of the staff were courteous, helpful and enthusiastic, making us feel like we were really appreciated. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to experience a top quality course in excellent condition!
What a view
We really enjoyed this course. Most of the time felt like we were the only people on the course. Every hole is different. Would love to play again
Excellent golf course and facilities
Excellent golf course, practice range, putting green and a very friendly staff. The facilities along with super weather made for a great day of golf in Tucson.
Spectactular views and plenty of wildlife
We Played the course before an expected heavy rain fall so it was cloudy and cool not typical for AZ.
We were the only twosome on course, along with a family of bobcats and more variety of birds then I've seen in a long time. There are many interesting holes designed in the hills , finding tee boxes and climbing slippery steeps can present a challenge. Like most resort courses this is very well kept. Hard to find a bad lie and greens rolled true.
It's hard to find clubhouse from parking lot because it's down below restaurant & spa.
Beers are $6 each 6 for $30.
We did get soaked by automatic sprinklers twice which prompted a call to pro shop and put a "damping" on an otherwise perfect day.
Fun and friendly course
This was my first time at this course and it is now one of my favorite. The staff was great and very friendly. The course was perfect and laid out very well. The long cart drives was actually pretty fun and the views were great.
Ventana Canyon
Would not play it again with cart path only. Way too much walking. With everyone having to walk to their ball, it made it a 5 1/2 hour round.
front nine has great views
course was in great condition. Be sure to check yardages closely before pulling your club. Also be sure to check if hole is dogleg to put yourself on the correct side of fairway.