Ventana Canyon - Mountain Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 6898 yards | 72.9 | 141 |
| Green | 72 | 6537 yards | 71.3 | 137 |
| Gold | 72 | 6338 yards | 70.2 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 5939 yards | 68.8 | 132 |
| Silver | 72 | 5733 yards | 67.4 | 127 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5733 yards | 73.0 | 136 |
| Turquoise (W) | 72 | 5335 yards | 70.8 | 133 |
| Copper (W) | 72 | 4695 yards | 67.4 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.9/141 W: 79.9/151 | 422 | 347 | 107 | 598 | 392 | 230 | 454 | 517 | 414 | 3481 | 353 | 445 | 548 | 292 | 183 | 435 | 169 | 403 | 589 | 3417 | 6898 |
| Green M: 71.3/137 W: 77.7/149 | 386 | 347 | 107 | 512 | 392 | 208 | 416 | 517 | 364 | 3249 | 353 | 406 | 509 | 292 | 183 | 413 | 169 | 374 | 589 | 3288 | 6537 |
| Gold M: 70.2/136 W: 76.5/146 | 386 | 336 | 104 | 512 | 361 | 208 | 416 | 474 | 364 | 3161 | 337 | 406 | 509 | 281 | 154 | 413 | 139 | 374 | 564 | 3177 | 6338 |
| Blue M: 68.8/132 W: 74.3/139 | 353 | 336 | 104 | 512 | 332 | 176 | 370 | 474 | 364 | 3021 | 337 | 377 | 443 | 281 | 154 | 335 | 139 | 349 | 503 | 2918 | 5939 |
| Silver M: 67.4/127 W: 73.0/136 | 353 | 279 | 98 | 486 | 332 | 176 | 370 | 447 | 350 | 2891 | 326 | 377 | 443 | 255 | 145 | 335 | 109 | 349 | 503 | 2842 | 5733 |
| Turquoise M: 65.7/120 W: 70.8/133 | 353 | 279 | 100 | 486 | 280 | 141 | 252 | 447 | 350 | 2688 | 239 | 286 | 426 | 255 | 145 | 335 | 109 | 349 | 503 | 2647 | 5335 |
| Coral M: 64.5/117 W: 69.5/128 | 299 | 279 | 100 | 486 | 280 | 141 | 252 | 447 | 350 | 2634 | 239 | 286 | 426 | 255 | 145 | 263 | 109 | 295 | 448 | 2466 | 5100 |
| Copper M: 63.2/115 W: 67.4/123 | 299 | 240 | 67 | 432 | 280 | 141 | 252 | 404 | 260 | 2375 | 239 | 286 | 378 | 209 | 102 | 263 | 100 | 295 | 448 | 2320 | 4695 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 4 |
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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
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.
Dream course
Just came out of overseeding and is in excellent shape.
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Awesome
Excellent course, superb condition and great value!!
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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.
Best course in Tucson
A little bit of a hike from U of A but best course in Tucson. Great layout and views
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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.
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!
445 pace and no Marshall on an upscale course ! Inexcusable.
No Marshall on an upscale course ? 445 pace of pace is in acceptable
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!
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!
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.
Hi Tom, we appreciate you leaving us a review. We look forward to seeing you at the Mountain Course next time!
Excellent service
One of the few courses left in existence with an actual ranger monitoring pace of play!
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VENTANA CANYON - CANYON COURSE
WONDERFUL GOLF COURSE, VERY SCENIC AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
GENTLEMEN AT PRO SHOP NEEDS TO WORK ON BEING FRIENDLY TO THE PUBLIC.
REST OF STAFF AROUND COURSE WERE GREAT, VERY FRIENDLY.
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Great Course.
The golf course was picturesque, in great shape and was fun to play! Will play again soon.
Thanks for leaving us a review, Gary. We look forward to seeing you again next time!
Visiting from the UK
Course in great shape greens fast and true but very difficult to read ....
You can hit the green in regulation but still come off with double bogey
Good for wildlife too
Thanks for leaving us a review, Brian, we're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon. Come see us again soon!
Great Course!
It was a bit difficult to find the pro shop. However, the course was in fantastic condition and enjoyable to play.
The 2 employees we encountered could benefit from customer courtesy training.
Hi JD, we appreciate you leaving us a review. If there's anything you think we could improve, or if you'd like to speak with someone in the Pro Shop about your experience, please give us a call at (520) 577-1400.
9/8/19 Course conditions....near perfect!!
Played the Mountain Course 9/8/19 in the Sunday a.m. shotgun start. Rained for the first 20 minutes but the course drained quickly. Fairways and greens were absolutely spectacular. Green speeds were a little crazy with some very tough pin placements near the edges, but still very fun to putt. A great Sunday round.
We're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon! Be sure to book another round with us soon.
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Pro shop layout
Really should have a clubhouse close to parking lot. Getting to pro shop sucks and we shouldn’t have to pay guys to take our clubs up. Get your carts and pro shop closer to parking.
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Ventana Canyon Mountain Course
The course was in great condition. The fairways and greens looked great. The greens are always very challenging. Some of the fairways can be narrow. One of the best courses I've played in Tucson.
We're glad to hear it, thanks for leaving us a review!
One of My Favorites
I live in Tucson and have played Ventana's Mountain and Canyon courses many times. I've also played most of the others in the area and both of Ventana's courses are among my favorites. The views are terrific, the holes are challenging, but the tees allow ample adjustment for skill levels, and the courses are almost always in very good condition. I would note, however, that I play mostly in the summer when the rates are down as these courses get expensive and crowded in the winter. Still, if you are a winter visitor, I'm pretty sure you will like these two courses.
We appreciate the thorough review and look forward to seeing you again next time!
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