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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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Proud of that 3 rd hole !

Course didn't live up to all the hype. Seemed to cater to residents there more so than nonresidents. Very inconvenient to even get to the clubhouse from the parking lot and then back again. It was 3/4 of a mile to the range. Wasn't impressed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course was beautiful. Spectacular views and enjoyed the elevated tees and playing over small canyons and over cactus gardens, etc. Unfortunately we had some fairly strong winds to deal with, but wouldn't have missed playing just because of that. Would love to come back and play it again along with the canyon course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful desert course

The course is outstanding! We have played here before and both times it was in great condition.

The initial process is less than accommodating with no one to meet you curbside to let you know where the clubs go and where you go. There is a bit of a walk with a lot of steps to get to the pro shop and then down large steps to get to the starter. It isn't bad if your knees are better than mine.

Once at the starter area we found the starter and the entire staff to be very friendly and helpful. They are well organized and the practice area is very nice.

All in all, a fun day! We will go back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect conditions

Mt. Course was in excellent shape. Greens were best I've seen in S. AZ.
Great track.

And we watched a bobcat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

We were able to play this breathtaking course for $59ea thanks to GolfNow... Go Play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

exceptional

I have golfed here for number of years and the course Is in best condition e#v..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful and Challenging

This is a beautiful course that was in excellent shape. The setup is challenging but not impossible. It's more about accuracy than length unless you play from the blacks. The relationship between the Loew's resort and the private golf course is odd. I recommend that you show up early and be prepared to wander around the resort parking lot for a while. There is no golf signage at the resort, and yet that's where you check-in. The staff at the resort and golf course were friendly and tried to explain the relationship, but it all seems odd. All over the golf course there are signs promoting golf memberships to the club, so it seems the club may be struggling a bit financially. They would do well to be a bit more agreeable with the resort.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

The course is in fantastic condition. I loved #17, very well designed.

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

Very scenic course

Played the Mountain course and the scenery was fantastic. Nice layout and pace of play was great. Greens were tough to read so lots of 3 putts and the grass on the greens seemed kind of grainy but in great shape. Get a good deal on golfnow and go play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Breathtaking scenery

Beautiful views from every hole. Played 18 holes in just under 4 hours. Great experience! Will definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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
Average weather
Used cart

Well conditioned course

The Canyon course was in great shape with the greens rolling beautifully. We all had difficulty reading the grain on the greens and that made for quite an adventure for putting. Overall, though, a very enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Played the Mountain course and loved it. The course conditions were fantastic, the greens excellent. Really enjoyed the layout, one of my favorites. Definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

must try

A beautiful course, one for the memory. The 4th hole on the mountain course must be played from the tips. What a view

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

SLOW PACE

THE GREENS WERE FAST BUT THE PACE OF PLAY WAS VERY SLOW. IF YOU BOOK ON GOLF NOW, Book 2 DAYS BEFORE NOT A WEEK BEFORE. PAID WAY TOO MUCH, WHEN THERE ARE OTHER COURES JUST AS NICE AT A BETTER RATE...THE MOUNTAIN SIDE WAS A BETTER VALUE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Not my favourite kind of layout

Played the Canyon Course. No complaints overall as indicated in my rating but just not the kind of layout I enjoy. Exceptional condition but greens are only receptive to balls that hit with plenty of spin so hitting from the fairway is key to holding the greens. Only played the course once but it somehow felt tight and crowded with very little room for error. If you were off the cut portion of the course (that includes the rough) by only several feet you were in a hazard, OB, or unplayable 80% of the time or more so hitting it straight is essential. Once again no complaints overall and a great course but too punitive for the type of golf I enjoy playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ventana Canyon

Great course with spectacular views...pretty challenging if you miss the fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Frost Delay

Slow play as shotgun start began. Greens had many markings of players not picking up there feet.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course and views

The Mountain course is a must to play. Wide fairways off the tee, but subsequent shots into green require exact yardages as well as knowing where to miss. Greens are fast with various undulations. Great views and well worth playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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
Good weather
Used cart

Course is challenging!

The course was in excellent condition. Fairways are wide from the tee, however know your yardage for shots to the green. And make sure you know where to miss if you do not hit green. Greens running fast and most greens have significant undulations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Expérience à ne pas manquer!

Un des plus beau parcours de la région de Tucson! Conditions impeccables, un vrai challenge!

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