El Conquistador Golf & Tennis - Pusch X9
A view from a tee at Pusch X9 Course from El Conquistador Golf & Tennis.
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4.1
713 Reviews (713)
5 Stars
266
4 Stars
265
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
88.0%
Recommend this course
607 out of 713 reviews
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4.1
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.8%
Recommend this course
43 out of 49 reviews
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4.2
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.5%
Recommend this course
46 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
This nine-hole mountain course delivers a genuinely challenging experience with extreme elevation changes, narrow fairways, water hazards, and sloped hilltop greens surrounded by stunning scenery. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make it a rewarding destination for golfers seeking a unique Arizona layout.

About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 35
Length 2788 yards
Slope 125
Rating 33.4

Formerly known as El Conquistador Golf & Tennis - Pusch Ridge Golf Course

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Course Details

Year Built 1985
Golf Season October - May

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
713 Reviews (713)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 25
Narrow Fairways 25
Undulating Greens 15
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 36
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Locals 15
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 27
Convenient to the City 20
In the 'Burbs 9

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Nice 9 holer

Nice 9 hole. Course not in best of shape as it suffered from rain damage.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good for the money

Your not paying a lot so you can't expect much. Def a fun course that is very difficult and narrow at times. Greens are not really greens and are like short cut grass...thats why it doesnt get good reviews.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 188
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging but has seen better days (3.58stars)

a few really good holes. most sand traps unplayable. challenging, likly to be some tough pins-tough putts. worth $20 or less for 9 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Cold morning in December

This is a little 9 hole executive course in the foothills by Pusch Ridge. The scenery around is beautiful. The Greens are small, and the grass seems to be a Bermuda... so not really smooth, but easy to read... the fairways can be a little narrow... the challenge here is the elevated greens, or elevation changes. If you are looking for a fun little course to practice your short game, and get a few side hill lies to practice it's fine... I wish I was aware of the fact the mountain hides the sun in the morning... and so it can be very cold.. in the winter!
The bunkers were not even bunkers... more like dirt that hasn't been raked in years...

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Poor condition

Golf Now should no longer offer this course. The grass on the fairways is thinning out. Some of the grass on the greens is also dying out and the remaining grass is sparse leaving the greens slow and bumpy. There is no sand in the sand traps -- only dirt with unplayable conditions. There are rumors that the Conquistador courses are being/have been bought by the city. This would account for the poor upkeep by the Hilton Hotel. They don't have the money and they don't care anymore. Pusch Ridge is such a poor value for money that Golf Now should no longer offer this course on their website. The other El Conquistador courses are fine -- fairways, greens and sand bunkers all in good condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A waste of money................

Course is in poor shape. Bunkers have not been maintained and even have large rocks in them. Greens are long and shaggy. Heard rumor that Hilton is trying to sell their courses in Tucson. Don't even consider wasting your $$ on a green fee here. Go to a different track or the driving range! Course is a low rate dump.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good golf - other minor things to be aware of

1) Never found the driving range - it's offsite and quite a ride (located somewhere on La Canada).. 2) Bit cold in the morning as the mountain blocks the eastern sun in the morning. 3) Taxed again on fees after already paying taxes on them to golfnow.

Other than those 3 items, the course was in good shape. I'd play it again and I will call the pro shop first before I consider golfnow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Goat Ranch

Not quite suitable for goats. Sand traps all unplayable, rocks, and grass in them. Greens in terrible shape. Distances not marked. An Executive course, fairways too narrow.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gorgeous views

This is a nice setting for a 9 holes of golf. The pro shop attendent was professional and friendly. Due to lack of space there is no driving range and the practice green is small. And the traps were in horrendous shape.
On the other hand there were not many golfers so that was great not to be pushed or push anyone. Very relaxed time and would recommend this for a casual golfer with out course perfection as a must. We had fun and certainly enjoyed the scenery up next to the Catalinas.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

en perte de vitesse

Grande deterioration dans les derniers 10 mois probablement du a de fortes pkuies

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The PR course is great for golf and views.

The course is easy but challenging. If you hit your shots the rewards are there. If you don't, then boggies plus is what you get. That's golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rocktraps

Course just coming back from over seeding. The traps however were beyond awful. I know they received a lot of rain about 2 months ago, but it looks like the storm happened yesterday.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Variety for Just 9 Holes!

This was my second time at the Pusch Ridge Course. I came back because it's a very nice 9-hole layout that offers all the variety of a well-designed 18-hole course. If you don't have 4 - 5 hours to spare, this course is a nice alternative that you can golf in 2 hours or less.
The course has two par 5 holes, elevation changes, and spectacular views. The greens tend to be narrow, and require a well-placed shot due to their strategic locations. The course is in great shape, and I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon. Again. Great course and friendly staff. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

nice little course

played at 8:45, course was wet cause of recent overseeding. wait till 11 ish to play. also do not book tuesdays as a large (16+) group of ladies play at that time (snowbirds). bunkers in bad shape. fairly narrow course although a few interesting holes. paid $12 so can't complain to much. overall not a bad course. would go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging

Do not pass up playing this course just because it is only a nine hole course.
It is very challenging to get a par on some of the holes.
It will defiantly sharpen up your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Don't overlook this course.

My day started off right out of my truck I ran into a friendly and helpful staff letting me know where to go and already getting my cart ready. Course was a little gem and was a pleasure playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Poor condition of Course

This course needs to be updated. The grass on the fairways and greens is terrible. What no restrooms on any hole? This course is part of the hilton and they should spend some money to update the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

greens somewhat long

Great little course. The greens would not roll.grass uncut for awhile. Other than that I loved it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

a little gem

Challenging little course. Not very long, but will definitely make you pay for errant shots. Enjoyed the round and will play again after they finish with the rehab of the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great 9 hole course

This course is a fun challenging 9 hole course with alot of ups and downs and challenging chips to the small sloping greens. I look forward to playing again soon.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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