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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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Ventana Canyon

Just moved to the Tucson area a couple of months ago. Obviously, very hot here in the summer, so I’ve been playing some courses that are out of my budget during the rest of the year. Ventana Canyon is my favorite so far. I played the Mountain Course. Very playable,, although I am a senior citizen and played from the silver tees. Fairways are being aerated and greens have been sanded, so didn’t get to see how the greens might have been under normal conditions. People very friendly and accommodating. Course rate was very good, but then again it was 105 degrees out there. I will definitely play the course again, and recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/23/2019

We're glad you enjoyed the course, JPB. Thanks for leaving us a review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Rude staff

One of the cart boys is super rude every time. He talks to me extremely disrespectfully every time .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/16/2019

Hi nevets, we're very sorry to hear that. We'd like to discuss this with you in more detail, so please give us a call at 520-577-1400. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/16/2019

Thanks for the review! We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/16/2019

Thanks for the review! We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/16/2019

Thanks for the review! We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pack a lunch!

Took five and a half hours to play. Ranger didn't seem concerned with pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Hi Engineer, we're sorry to hear pace of play wasn't quite up to our usual standards. 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 to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best

Difficult course to play the first time due to the travel distances between some of the holes but the course was in excellent condition other than a couple of thin spots in some fairways. The greens were smooth, rolled true and very quick. Overall a very very nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/24/2019

We're glad you enjoyed your time with us, David. Be sure to book another round at Ventana Canyon soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Thanks for the review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course Can’t say more about it!

Can’t say more about it! The course is in great shape staff is wonderful great layout a definite need to play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/18/2019

Thanks for saying so, Garry! Thanks for the 5-star review, be sure to book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great summer golf

Great summer golf day in Tucson! Played the Canyon Course, was in excellent shape, fast greens. Always enjoy being in the Catalina Mountains, wonderful vistas, majestic setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/17/2019

We're glad to hear it, Roadman. Thanks for the 5-star review, be sure to book another round with us soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Gorgeous Challenge

From the start....staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Jay and Scott were very helpful. The course was in great condition! The greens were extremly difficult....lines and slope were most challenging....but condition was great. Overall it was a 5 out of 5 star experience!@

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/13/2019

We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us, Nik! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course, but they need bathrooms near the pro shop on the canyon course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/10/2019

Thanks for the 4-star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst Managed Property

Good luck finding Canyon Course, even though the clueless security guard misdirects you, naming the wrong street to turn into. Zero signage directing you to "Canyon Course" but plenty of signs directing you to various Loews facilities. Rude, condescending staff when you ask for specifics/help, no obvious bag drop, zero parking (because of hotel events). Rick in golf shop could care less about the experience prior to arrival, "but write a review on GolfNow because others have complained about the signage, and nothing will get fixed unless you complain." Smarmy bag boy making snide comments under his breath and over their radios -- great customer service. Non-equity club, apparently, so if the service & experience are abysmal, no skin off the members backs, but perhaps that's by design? Won't ever play again/recommend this property.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/10/2019

I appreciate you taking time to leave us a review, and I want to apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately, the hotel owns the parking lot and had a large conference. My bag staff was positioned in the parking lot to drive players to overflow lots and help them with their bags and directions, but logistics can be difficult when the parking lot is full.

I've also been informed of the radio chatter incident, and I can assure you that all involved have been disciplined. You have my personal apology for any offense caused. I'd love a chance to change your mind about the course, so if you'd be willing to give us another shot, your next round is on me.

Please reach out to me personally if that's something you're interested in. Regardless, I appreciate you coming out to Ventana Canyon and I wish you nothing but the best.

-Kevin Christian, PGA
Tournament Coordinator & Events Manager
kchristian@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in great shape

My biggest grip was the greens which are hard to read and extremely fast. I must have lost 10 strokes to the greens.

Pin placement was tough but to be fair there aren’t a lot of flat spots on these greens. U need to play it more than once or twice a year to get used to the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/07/2019

Thanks for the 4-star review, Ron! Come see us again soon, we're sure you'll have a better time around now that you've seen the greens before.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/07/2019

Thanks for the 4-star review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/03/2019

Hi Jeff, we appreciate you taking time to review us on Golf Advisor. 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 to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Play on the sandy greens not real

The greens were filled with sand, this condition is not considered normal. Putting can be scratched off the playing card. Your score will not count, not a real round of golf.

Upsetting at the least!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/03/2019

Hi Dan, we're sorry to hear you were disappointed about the course conditions, but aeration is a necessary part of keeping our greens healthy. The impact is typically minimal, and the greens tend to heal quickly, so we hope you'll book another round with us soon to see the results firsthand!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/03/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always perfect

Great course all the time. Incredible views and the course is in perfect shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/03/2019

We appreciate the 5-star review! Be sure to book another round with us soon.

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