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.
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Golfer 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
Golfer Reviews
Great views with tough greens
Course was in good shape, views were amazing. Tough greens to putt ! Need some local knowledge ! Overall had a great time on a great course ! Highly recomended!!!
Resort quality Course
Fairways and Greens in great condition with plenty of trees/shade features make for isolated experience even though many houses around. Pretty views and staff very friendly. Not much of a ball - eater as I would of expected, but needed to throttle back a little-bit. Especially enjoyed #1 Handicap of Canyon, as every shot/putt needed to be perfect but very possible.
Terrible Pace of Play
Over 5 hours to play with a cart! Foursome of club members (presumably) who refused to let people behind them play through. One group in front of us actually quit after just 3 holes because the pace was so bad. Grounds keepers who would run sprinklers on the hole you were playing! Stand around, then hurry, pace some more, then hurry. What a terrible way to play golf.
Best Deal in Tucson
Hands down my favorite place to play in Tucson in the summer. Great rates and wondeful course.
Vents a Canyon Course
Excellent greens& overall course conditions excellent staff on course & pro shop!
Beautiful course
An absolutely great golfing experience. The course was in excellent shape with outstanding views from many of the holes.
Ventana Canyon
The course was in good shape considering it was summer. The greens could have been faster but were OK. The Fairways and tee boxes were in good shape.
Course condition is outstanding
A wonderful experience. The course is difficult, but not impossible, for a golfer of my ability. The four of us had a wonderful time.
Canyon course is fantastic.
We played the Canyon course. It was in excellent shape for this time of year. The course was challenging, but not difficult. We will be going back to play the Mountain course.
Best course in Tucson
One of the best courses in the state. The only issue is you can not hit your driver on the range. Must play.
Great course, beautiful scenery.
Greens were a little slow but well kept. Some fairways were a little spotty. Abundant wildlife, saw a bobcat on the first hole, walked right by our cart as we were on the green.
Road signs
Very hard to find directions....nightmare. Signs need to better! But over all great time.
Always top notch
Ventana is alway top notch! Greens were being re-worked this round so they were a little bumpy, but the views are the best Tucson has to offer. A-
SWood
Beautiful course. Third-world greens.
Greens had recently been verti-cut and were terribly slow and bumpy. No mention in GolfNow ad. Most courses give you an alert.
Still, an excellent, picturesque track and (other than greens) was in great shape.
Very strange how you have to wind back and forth to get to various 9's.
One of the best courses in Tucson
Always nice to play a course in excellent condition.
We play as a twosome and always meet fun people when we get paired up as we did today.
If you like to play challenging courses that are In excellent condition, this and the Mountain course are for you.
beautiful golf course with a view to match.
It is incredible how well they can keep the course in such an outstanding condition in the middle of the summer in Tucson, guess if you thru enough money at it, amazing things happen...the course in great shape, the people in front of us were somewhat slow, not sure if they know that. other than that, the course in a great shape, for a golfer, if you have not played this course, you are missing something from your resume.