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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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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

No Directions!!

This course was lovely to play - but because the course and the hotel are not run by the same company there are absolutely NO signs to the course. So frustration sets in before you begin to play - just not good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome courses

I played both courses three times this week and they were a lot of fun! Greens are fast and challenging! Just how I like them!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ventana

Doesn't really get much better in terms of desert golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, fast greens

I played the Mountain course last year and the Canyon course is it's match. The course was in great condition and a great value for the internet price. The greens are hugh and very fast so it's hard not to have 3 putts. There are some fantastic views on some of the holes especially one the par 3s on the back. This is a MUST PLAY for anyone that appreciates a tough layout with great views and fast greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Canyon Course a Winner

My wife and I played the Ventana Resort Canyon Course and it was in excellent shape. The starter was very helpful, the staff were friendly and more than went out of their way to make sure all was good. Play on the back nine slowed down due to a slow foursome; yet that was ok we had a great time and we recommend this course if you are in the Tucson area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

OMG the greens

course was in great shape.....but the greens were like lightning. WE are from ELP, and play greens that are averageing 9-10 on the STIMP, these played like they were 16!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

This is a great course in wonderful condition with apectacular views. Only negative was they arbitrarily backed up my tee time reducing my preparation time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible Greens

The Staff was very friendly , the course has lots of nice views, but the 5 hour round of golf was way to slow and took away from the views. The greens are in rough shape, for it being March would have thought they would be better!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First class course

One of the best tracks in all of Arizona. Super greens and great variety of holes. A must play !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Value for the Money

For a $59 green fee the conditioning of the golf course was off the dial. I don't generally like resort courses but this is worth playing if you get a $59 deal.

The greens are unbelievably fast, difficult to read, extremely large and will eat up all but the best club golfers. The routing of the course is also unbelievable. You cannot walk the course...it is routed over 10 miles!! Fabulous views and a great deal at $59.

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

Nice track

Nice track except for all the travelling around from the pro shop to the range and back up the hill to the 1st tee. Why don't they reverse the nines? 10 is way closer to the starter and the range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Beautiful course in pristine condition. Definitely a replay. Just super!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf Heaven on Earth

I have had the opportunity to now play both the Mountain & Canyon courses at Ventana. 'Golf Heaven'. The latest, the Canyon is an equally outstanding layout. Superb conditions (albeit the slickest greens you'll find in the area) coupled with friendly, helpful staff make for a very enjoyable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

This is a beautiful course. Vistas were outstanding and the course overall was in excellent shape. My only issue was that the greens were firm and would rarely hold an approach shot. I would play it again!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Loved by two high handicappers

No two holes are even close to the same. There are plenty of tee box combinations to make the track enjoyable for anyone. No blind shots, long carries or cross fairway water hazards. We had a great time! The course is very popular so pace of play must be kept up.

Since it is a private course there is no 19th hole and the public can only play on one of the two courses each day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course to play and enjoy

Love the course and the layout...the scenery around the course makes it even better

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging with great scenery

Lots of fun. Would play again.

Only complaint was pace of play on back 9 was brutal. Player's assistant provided no help other than to say "It's really stacked-up"

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tee to Green great, greens "furry"

Always a fun course to play, greens were quite slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice place

Liked the course layout would play again if back in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

ARIZONA SKILLS CHALLENGE

GOLF NIRVANA, THIS BEAUTY SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE'S BUCKET LIST. CANT SAY ENOUGH POSITIVE ABOUT THIS COURSE. THE CONDITION OF THE COURSE WAS IMPECCABLE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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