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4.5
1150 Reviews (1150)
5 Stars
802
4 Stars
251
3 Stars
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2 Stars
19
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
83.6%
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1060 out of 1150 reviews
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4.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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4.5
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5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.8%
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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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Reviews

4.5
1150 Reviews (1150)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 37
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Patio Dining 24
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 122
Bunkers 104
Undulating Greens 92
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 116
Advanced Golfers 93
A Weekend Splurge 82
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 125
Worth the Drive 87
Convenient to the City 60

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Fun and friendly course

This was my first time at this course and it is now one of my favorite. The staff was great and very friendly. The course was perfect and laid out very well. The long cart drives was actually pretty fun and the views were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Ventana Canyon

Would not play it again with cart path only. Way too much walking. With everyone having to walk to their ball, it made it a 5 1/2 hour round.

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

front nine has great views

course was in great condition. Be sure to check yardages closely before pulling your club. Also be sure to check if hole is dogleg to put yourself on the correct side of fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

superb course and setting

well maintained, nice people, excellent practice facilities too.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Keep it in play

Great views, great condition both fairways and greens. Multiple tee choices. Play up if you don't hit it straight because you'll spend too much time looking for lost balls. Course knowledge is a must. Your third round will be a lot more fun than your first round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Impeccably maintained course

The course was beautifully maintained. Lovely views, great condition. Wish we could play it daily.
Loved it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ventana in the summer

Great course with awesome views. Challenge from the tips.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful layout.

Played both the Mountain and the Canyon courses for the first time. I think the Mountain played a little easier but that might be due to playing with two guys that had played it several times before. Course knowledge is key which I didn't have on Canyon the second day. The courses were in great shape, the greens held approach shots well and putted true. The rough was thick and hard to hit out of. A golf cart is a must...very hilly and large distances between some holes. Highly recommend this great test of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ventana Canyon - canyon course

Played this course for the first time, but it won't be the last. Beautiful course. Wish it were walkable, but there's miles between greens and tees....not to mention a half mile from the practice area to the first tee. Nonetheless, great electric carts make this a scenic and great golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but definitely resort priced amenities!

Great course conditions, rate of play, and staff was excellent. Only drawback was the price of food...a small sandwich, chips and drink for $15 before gratuity. Seemed a bit much. Otherwise, perfect all around, and would definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
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

Nice olf Course

Despite playing poorly, I enjoyed the experience here.
Very well kept conditions with many challenging but fair golf holes. The only issue is the slowness of the greens. I realize that summer heat requires them to keep them a bit longer for their health, but this combined with the midday watering of the greens made them real SLOW.
Excellent summer value for a nice golf course.
A tip for first timers - you can't find the clubhouse with a guide dog as there are no signs anywhere.
The clubhouse is behind the Flying V Restaurant.
Enjoy !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Resort Course

The layout is nice, with a good combination of challenges. The rough and bunkers were in excellent condition. As usual in Tucson, the course is fairly tight with forced carries over desert.

My only negative is that I had previously played the Mountain course at Ventana Canyon, which has truly stunning views on some holes. So, while I recommend the Canyon course, the Mountain is by far my favorite of the two.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

This is the best place I've ever played at! I mean the greens were to die for. The fairways, the best I've walked on. I mean, I'll have to compare this course to my future courses. I'm not from Tucson, but when I come back next year I'll play again. When I say everything was great, I mean it! The driving range has unlimited balls, the scenery is amazing, and the course was to die for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Middle of summer in Tucson and the course is lush. Just a few dead spots but overall the nicest course in Tucson right now!

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

Beautiful Course

Great course in the foothills. The practice area is a long way from the carts so allow some extra time if you want to warm up before you play. The course was in nearly perfect shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views with tough greens

Course was in good shape, views were amazing. Tough greens to putt ! Need some local knowledge ! Overall had a great time on a great course ! Highly recomended!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect greens

Greens were fast and a little on the firm side, but they still held long iron approach shots.
Course was in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Resort quality Course

Fairways and Greens in great condition with plenty of trees/shade features make for isolated experience even though many houses around. Pretty views and staff very friendly. Not much of a ball - eater as I would of expected, but needed to throttle back a little-bit. Especially enjoyed #1 Handicap of Canyon, as every shot/putt needed to be perfect but very possible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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

Great experience

Play here any time you have a chance--Great conditions and you can select the tees that match your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Terrible Pace of Play

Over 5 hours to play with a cart! Foursome of club members (presumably) who refused to let people behind them play through. One group in front of us actually quit after just 3 holes because the pace was so bad. Grounds keepers who would run sprinklers on the hole you were playing! Stand around, then hurry, pace some more, then hurry. What a terrible way to play golf.

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