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4.7
Amenities
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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 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
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Deal in Tucson

Hands down my favorite place to play in Tucson in the summer. Great rates and wondeful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vents a Canyon Course

Excellent greens& overall course conditions excellent staff on course & pro shop!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Condition, Friendly Staff

The course was in perfect shape. The staff was very friendly and professional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

An absolutely great golfing experience. The course was in excellent shape with outstanding views from many of the holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Ventana Canyon

The course was in good shape considering it was summer. The greens could have been faster but were OK. The Fairways and tee boxes were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in Tucson

Either mountain or canyon are the 2 best courses in Tucson. Always in great shape

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

Course condition is outstanding

A wonderful experience. The course is difficult, but not impossible, for a golfer of my ability. The four of us had a wonderful time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Canyon course is fantastic.

We played the Canyon course. It was in excellent shape for this time of year. The course was challenging, but not difficult. We will be going back to play the Mountain course.

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

Best course in Tucson

One of the best courses in the state. The only issue is you can not hit your driver on the range. Must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course, beautiful scenery.

Greens were a little slow but well kept. Some fairways were a little spotty. Abundant wildlife, saw a bobcat on the first hole, walked right by our cart as we were on the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Road signs

Very hard to find directions....nightmare. Signs need to better! But over all great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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