El Conquistador Golf & Tennis - Pusch X9
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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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unplayable

This course is difficult when the course is in pristine condition.
On the day we played the course should have been closed pending maintenance.

The grass in the first cut of rough was 8' to 10" high and thick enough to make rope. The fairways were littered with clumps of cuttings which made it necessary to lift, clean and place.

We were cheated from having an enjoyable round of golf.
Not to mention the fact that we lost more golf balls that day than we had for the entire season.

We wouldn't play this course again if it were free and they supplied the golf balls.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You'll say Wow ! Great hole, great view

Great scenic golf

Choice of clubs is important as accuracy should be your main objective.

Walkable though with all those hills better take a cart

Greens are small so again accuracy and approach shots are very important.

Bring a camera there are some background shots that you will want to remember

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Humbling Experience

The course has an attractive appeal due to the location at the base of the Catalina Mountains but the effects of the mountains are dramatic on the greens (which are small). It is fun to play but if scoring is the objective it can be a very humbling experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is very well maintained.

This course is very challenging for new golfers but a must play to sharpen one's skills.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The best 9 hole course in Tucson

You will not find a better mountain style course for the money. Limited practice facility. Great golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Cloudy day w threats of rain, so not too busy. Great conditions for the 9hole only course. Electric fume less carts. This corse demands accuracy of shot. Elevated greens w steep roll offs, shots over lots of desert where you can easily lose many balls.fairways are rolling and often tilted. But short!

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

9 Holes of Challenging plush Golf!

It is a course that continues to climb upward and is nestled in the catalina foothills. You have all the beauty in the world! The greens are perfect no complaints there! Fairways are awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fun

this was much need great mountian veiws i love this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course at a good price

The staff greeted me with a cart and a cup of ice in the parking lot. All staff members were friendly and useful. The course is challenging for a novice like me but not impossible to do well. Course has many elevation changes as well. Fun to play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We enjoyed most aspects of the course, particularly the views. Grass was a little long!

We have played the course several times in the past and always enjoy it. Views are spectacular. Greens are mostly downhill back to front and what seems like a good shot may end up rolling off the green into a bunker, or into the water on hole #5. So course knowledge is a must. Also snake awareness is very important, Bermuda was being cut and in some places there were many piles of grass, which is understandable during monsoon season. It would be nice if some sort of driving range could be added at Pusch Ridge, even if you hit the balls into a net.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging

Staff was extremely friendly, I will go back just because of how nice they were. Course wasn't in the greatest shape but it is the middle of summer in AZ so not surprising. I kept putting off going here just because of the fact that its only a 9 hole course, but I had a great time, the course was fun and I will definitely be back

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thiis is a challengng course for a new player (handicap 19.9N)

The course is very well maintained; I played alone, was allowed to go at 7:30 with an 8:25 Tee time....finished 9 holes in 1 1/2 hr.
Had a great time

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

tough 9 hole course

very scenic with views of Tucson and valley.But there were patches of very thin grass and even no grass on fairways.Greens were not quite back from aeration but were quick and mostly true.Enjoyed the higher elevation and cool breezes next to the Catalina mtns

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic, Challenging course*

*For beginners. Only been golfing for a year, so there were a few holes where the fairway is the same size as the green. For me, it was difficult. Very scenic, some wildlife (I saw a road runner).

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good little Course

This course is fine. The staff was rather rude and the condition could use some attention. The greens were just worked on and were bumpy to say the least.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Small angular greens are challenging

Very enjoyable 9 hole course with several blind fairways and challenging greens due to their location or surface angles. Course is under some maintenance work- but it did not detract from the experience. Local views are worthy of note as well. Staff was very friendly. Cart staff met me at my vehicle and provided ice for the cooler and in cups for on the course. If you enjoy a cigar while golfing- bring one, the club house doesn't carry them anymore.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a good challenge.

This course is a good challenge. It is not do beginners, and it will also make you work on the putting green. Great little course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tight 9 hole course.

The course is in great shape like always. The course is unforgiving to wayward shots however. Greens are good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value and well maintained.

This course is actually a 9 hole course. The value is unbeatable and the course was well maintained. Staff was very friendly and professional. Even though the tee times were full we were able to play comfortably and were not waiting to tee off either.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun place to play

Surprisingly tough and longer than I expected. Great views.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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