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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6898 yards
Slope 141
Rating 72.9

The Mountain Course at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, one of two Tom Fazio designs at this Tucson resort, is a classic desert-style target golf course has quick, undulating greens, elevated tee shots and a number of memorable holes. With four sets of tees, this par-72 course can be stretched to nearly 6,900 yards. The signature hole, the short par-3 third, is one of the most photographed holes in the Southwest and has been known to give up a few aces from balls that ricochet off the boulders that surround the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1987) 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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Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Design and Condition

Great track, beautiful views, lush condition. Cart path only because of recent overseeding but our threesome played at a comfortable pace within 4 hours with no waiting on any shots.

Note on GolfNow: I booked my time as a single a few days before, got my GolfNow email confirmation. But when I showed up, the course did not have me in their system. They managed to accommodate me anyway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/26/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, David. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best views in Tucson

We played the mountain course and the views were stunning the golf course is in wonderful shape and a good challenge! Not an inexpensive round but worth the experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/12/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Mary. We're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon, and we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/12/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Mark. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/04/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we hope you'll come see us again soon!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Where’s my beer!!!

What a great course. Very confusing at first to find your way around. Beautiful views. It was winter so the grass was in pretty good shape considering. Cart path only because of over seed but still great. Saw the cart girl once in 18 holes. Greens were fast and unforgiving. Love to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/04/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/04/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Jebeler! We hope you'll come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/28/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Valbiss. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mr. Verne Hill

Played with my son. Booked through GolfNow. Staff was great. Playing conditions perfect. Overseeding best in town. The on course marshalls kept everything moving. Finished in four hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/28/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Verne. Come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain course

A little pricey but well worth it warm up area and practice green were in great shape as was the course. Staff and starter did a great job getting everyone out on time. 4.5 hour not bad as it was cart path only. Greens we’re nearly perfect a running probably close to 12

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon and hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A favorite course

One of my favorite courses. Pretty much every hole is interesting, and a few are spectacular. Greens are normally fast and difficult to read (at least for me). You need to stay below the hole on most holes. Enjoy the round and scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Corey. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lovely course in a lovely location

I played this course during a work conference and was very impressed. It is nestled at the foot of the mountains in Tucson, AZ and is simply beautiful! The grass was a perfect lush green, the greens themselves were fast and challenging. Would definitely play the course over and over again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Dream course

Just came out of overseeding and is in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, Jimmy!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome

Excellent course, superb condition and great value!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Mountain Course

The Mountain Course is one of the best golf courses in Tucson. Every hole presents a challenge from the tee through the green. Conditions were great as the course is well maintained. The day was very hot and well over 100 degrees, which added to the challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course in Tucson

A little bit of a hike from U of A but best course in Tucson. Great layout and views

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/21/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon!

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ventana Canyon Mtn. Course

Beautiful location. Course had just opened after over seeding. Fairways grass was

long, but playable. Fairways were very wide and allowed room for wayward shots. Greens were excellent and consistent. Would love to play here more often, but my budget won’t allow it. One complaint I had was most of the holes especially the Par 4s were just straight away. Not much different one from the other.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

445 pace and no Marshall on an upscale course ! Inexcusable.

No Marshall on an upscale course ? 445 pace of pace is in acceptable

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Hi Marc, we appreciate you leaving us a review. We're sorry to hear pace of play was an issue. If you'd like to speak with someone in the Pro Shop about your experience, please give us a call at (520) 577-1400. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/09/2019

We appreciate you leaving us a review. If there's anything you think we could improve, please give us a call at (520) 577-1400. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time

This was my first venture onto Ventana Golf's Canyon Course. The course was challenging but very fair and was in excellent condition. I will be returning to this course for future rounds and will also try the Mountain Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Hi Tom, we appreciate you leaving us a review. We look forward to seeing you at the Mountain Course next time!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2019

Thanks for leaving us a review!

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