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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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4.2
1139 Reviews (1139)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

This course has slipped.

I have played this course many times in the past. It has slipped in quality in my opinion. The staff is less friendly. There is NO GPS and NO course book for guidance. AND, the bar (19th hole) was closed on a Saturday afternoon!?! For the same money, there are much better courses around Tucson to play. It's a bummer, I liked this course. This course will be a backup option in the future for my friends and I, rather than a course we always play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great golfing experience.

The views from this coourse are stunning and the course is in excellent condition. Staff was very friendly and efficient.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome condition and greens second to none.

The course is in spectacular condition and the greens were speedy and true. They had 3 inch rough off the fairways that added another dimension to the game. Get in there before they raise the prices. Pace of play was a little slow as nearly everyone was taking pictures because it was so nice!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course in great shape

Never disappoints. Great course in great condition right now

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

wonderful condition

we are from colorado and come to arizona once a year;
always come to play at Ventana Canyon Mountain Course. It is wonderful. Cant recommend it highly enough. Carolyn and Joe Borus Denver

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Course was in immaculate condition. Greens were difficult to read but were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very up market

This is top resort golf, plush delightful .
This as expected was a little more cash but you get the value.
Lots of helpers , great range, beautiful club house with lots of shade for a desert.
#3 is a Fazio gem, Spectacular construction . Its a real knee knocker. We had a great day of Fun , a definite returner .

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

it was a really nice course and we have had a good time playing it

I love playing this course and i will definately go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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

Very nice layout

Although it was that time of year (overseeding), and that it took us 4h¾ to play because of cart path only, we really enjoyed the course as it was very challenging. The greens were in great shape and fast. They dazzled us all day as we couldn't figure out the breaks and speed because of the mountain....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

could be better1

unfortunately we were stuck in a shotgun start, which we were not told about when we booked. The round started at 1:20 not 1:00 therefore with the crowded course and late start we could not finish 18 holes. not good value!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course for tourists in AZ

Great course, moderate difficulty, fair and interesting. Cart path only, but it's typical for AZ. Excellent practice facility, especially short game area with great bunkers to practice. You'll have to negotiate your way on the course around a bunch of localc retirees in their mid-70's, but you can still play the course in fair amount of time. The only draw-back are the greens, they are a little too slow for CA standards, but this is the reality of the local grass, I believe.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Mountain course is great, Excellent condition

The course is in great shape and provides challenges to all golfers. Super staff and facilities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pace of play was a problem

Beautiful course but play was much too slow. No evidence of any marshalling to help resolve slow play issues.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic

Great golf course and fantastic views. There is a Par 3 on the mountain course that is incredible. The views and surrondings are something to behold. The course was is great shape, greens a little slow due to overseeding but was a pleasure to play. The canyon course is closed so play is slower than normal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Experience

Course is challenging and kept up as country club maintenance.

It had recently been overseeded so the greens were not good. Hadn't been mowed so everything was pretty slow to putt.

But I'd return because I enjoyed it so much.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Extremely beautiful

A very beautiful course to play very challenging staff and players are very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of Our Favorites

The course is always challenging and fun to play. Staff is very accommodating.

One slight problem was that only one course was available due to overseeding. Did not realize that members were going off on the back side while others went off the front, thus creating a problem and a wait at the crossover.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ventana Mountain. Course

Played course on a Thursday morning, course had just come out of overseed recently, but conditions were plush and green, the greens rolled fast and true, held shots. Beautiful views of the mountains and downtown Tucson. Even with cart path only, finished round in less than 4 hours. I will be back to play it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just opened after over seeding....great

The course was in excellent condition. The staff was friendly as I was the first one out on the course. Have a golf snack shack at the turn was very convenient. I was partnered with some members....which was somewhat challenging and eventful

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best views in Tucson

Due to October reseeding cart path only was in play; the good news is there was plenty of great views to admire and we were done in less than 4 hours. This is the closest experience a Tucson golfer will have to enjoying an ambiance found in places like Pebble Beach and Augusta.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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