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4.4
1147 Reviews (1147)
5 Stars
800
4 Stars
250
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
77.9%
Recommend this course
1057 out of 1147 reviews
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4.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 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
1147 Reviews (1147)

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 week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Challenging yet conquerable

Both Courses play well! I'm still a novice with a 16 Handicap. We played the Gold Tees on both courses about 6300 Yards. I can say challenging, but I was still able to shot in the mid 90's. Worth the Play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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

One of the best in the Tucson area!

Interesting well maintained course. What you see is what you get...

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Fazio Design

My friends and I played the Mountain and Canyon courses. Both were in excellent condition. We really like the fact that we never felt pushed or had to wait a lot. Overall, I'd give the Mountain course a 4.5 rating, and the Canyon a 3.75. The Mountain flowed better, was less spread out, and was more interesting. The food at the Lodge was good, but avoid the shack at the range. Limited selection and much like an average muni.

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

Great Value

Course was in good shape and staff was attentive to your needs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Annoying maintenance

Mowers were on course all day both days, unheard of with a course if this caliber. Very annoying!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great experence

very good all around staff course food and total experence

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course ok value

Good course with nice views. Views aren't as good as mt. Course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Conditon but!!

Played this course for the first time and while very impressed with overall condition compared to Arizona National, Starr Pass, Dove Mountain I must admit I found the layout somewhat boring. If you want a true desert course experience this is not it.

Ordered and ate a tuna salad sandwich as well halfway through my round which ended up giving me food poisoning for three days so obviously issues with food preparation and quality that detract from this course as well.

Apart from the food poisoning problem, I am glad I played this course but will not go back as there is too many true desert courses out there at much better value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable round

Like everyone said before me- it's not easy to find where you drop off your clubs, or where the Pro Shop is but once that's solved the course is great. Very fair off the tees with nice landing areas. The greens are big and in great shape. The course meanders around a residential area with beautiful views of the Catalina mountains and surrounding area. Very beautiful vistas from the tee boxes. I would recommend playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great weather

Weather was awesome. There is an issue between the Resort and Golf course, not sure exactly what.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

MUST PLAY COURSE

Put this one on your bucket list! From the moment you arrive, the staff makes this a fantastic experience! The equipment is top notch, the practice facility is great, and the golf course is fantastic. From tee box to green, it is perfection. While challenging, it is very playable. The beauty on every hole is breathtaking. You owe it to yourself to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

my favorite course in Tucson

Every time we come to Tucson we try and play both these courses. I don't prefer one over the other as I love them both.These courses are excellent for the average golfer. There is not too much carry or trouble to get in to.

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

Gorgeous well maintained. Our favorite course in Tucson

What a beautiful and accessible but challenging course. Ladies get some decent advantages. Staff wonderfully helpfull. We all thought this our favorite course in Tucson area.

Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Beautiful and worthwhile course to play. Took awhile to finally get to the right place, but once we started playing we had a great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gorgeous setting

Beautiful course. Paired up with another single and a twosome. Unfortunately the twosome refused to play tees appropriate to their skill level which slowed our round considerably and resulted in a visit from an extremely rude marshall. Disappointed that we only saw the cart girl one time during the round - expected better service from a high end course. Course was in great shape and presented the opportunity to play every club in my bag.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A visual treat

Ventana Canyon (Canyon Course) was fabulous from the minute we arrived. The only thing difficult was finding the pro shop. We had 2 threesomes of golfers and from the minute I arrived at the pro shop, they called for assistance to have our bags taken to the cart area. The staff member there Gave us a wonderful orientation to the course, and where things are located, things to watch for and the flow of the course and location of the pins. The course itself showcases Tucson's mountains, terrain and valley views. What a delightful day, and we are already planning to go back in the summer when the rates are less expensive. We had family visiting from the Midwest and they had never been to such a wonderful golf course!!! Impressive!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ventana mountain course

Excellent resort course .hard to find due to lack of signage however worth the effort
A nice balance of resort golf and difficulty
Would definitely play her again on a return visit

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great golf course

Interesting hole designs, lot of variety. Course was in perfect condition with very fast greens. Pricey but worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Loved it

My wife and I loved it so much we decided to stay a few nights and play more rounds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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

Best course ever palyed

Amazing layout, spectacular holes, we really love the course.
Need to try if you are in the area.
Earlier in the week we played the Dove Mountain, I think for ratio quality price payed it was the best of the two...

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