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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
Great golf course
Interesting hole designs, lot of variety. Course was in perfect condition with very fast greens. Pricey but worth it.
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...
Nice Fazio course
Well maintained. Great resort course. Would definitely reccomend.
Stacking them deep
It took 90 minutes to play the first 3 holes because of the amount if golfers scheduled on the 8am shotgun start.
The pace quicked and it turned out to be a very relaxing round.
Nice facility, bad experience.
I brought two business associates and came as a threesome but was paired with a club member that treated us with extreme rudeness to the extent that it ruined our experience. Their golf etiquette was a big zero and management could see nothing wrong with this. Complained to the director of golf who did nothing to correct the situation.
I will never go back there again.
wonderful experience
Well maintained facility....very knowledgeable staff...visually magnificent. ..exceptional conditions. ...very fair test from the tips....great course for all levels as different tees allow lesser players to avoid significant carry overs yet still experience the design layout and not feel cheated in the process. Greens are very undulating allowing for multiple precarious pin placements. Fairways are generous except for short and driveable par 4s.
Total package for any golfer
Outstanding facility for the golfer. Practice range is very good, friendly starter, very decent pace of play.
Course is just beautiful. Tee shots are challenging but fair, approach shots are more challenging, bunkers are perfectly kept, greens must be read according to grain. Greens are perfectly kept. I played from the Gold tees at 6400 Yards, would like to have played the 6800 yard tees but my pairing were not interested. Nevertheless the Canyon course will show you desert golf at a high level.
Strange Layout
Of the two Ventana Canyon courses I much prefer the Mountain Course. The Canyon has plenty of interesting holes including two par 4s even I was able to reach off the tee. I found the travel from green to tee quite distracting. The course conditions were spectacular. The fairways were lush, the greens firm, but fair and putted true. For the money, I would rather play the Mountain Course.
Ventana Canyon Mountain Course
Best course in Tucson. Great condition, excellent greens. Sand traps could use a little work, but who's complaining. Try the hot dogs at the turn. Straight off the grill. Good value.
Ventana Canyon in the Wind
Windy round made some holes very difficult. Pretty course- would like to play it again.
Pace of play spoils
My wife and I come to Tucson every February and March and have played this course a number of times. It is always in excellent condition and the scenery is wonderful. The frequent waiting between shots and considerable distance between holes makes for too long a round. So unless one can keep occupied with the views it can be annoying.
If time is limited and one wants to play Ventana, then the Mountain course would be the better choice
Ventana Experience
The course is excellent, but the pace of play can be challenging as we got behind some seniors playing at a 5 hour plus pace. UGH!!!!!