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1150 Reviews (1150)
5 Stars
802
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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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
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.8%
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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 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Oasis in the hot desert sun

The condition of the course for this time of year was great. The trees around the course are mature and provide shady spots to park the cart. We had a good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Greens

Excellent course conditions and helpful staff. Greens putted very well; fast and true. Everything breaks away from the Mountain so take a look before putting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities 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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

You need to play this course!

Mtn course was in great shape--especially for this time of year, when plugging and sanding is going on- also great value--we booked on GolfNow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ventana Canyon

course was in very good shape.they played a eight o'clock shotgun start play was very slow the whole day.

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

very good experience

All the ingredients came together nicely for a really nice experience. The green were great, staff service, course conditions and the setting with views were excellent. One of our top 3 places in Tucson.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

long wakk

The only thing that is a drawback to the course is the walk from the parking lot to the pro shop. No bag drop and you can get lost getting there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Began with Chaos - Ended Wonderfully

The layout is difficult to comprehend at first...drive here for the practice facilities...OVERLOAD of people trying to ask the starter for favors to get an earlier tee time to no one really bothered to ask me who I am...followed by driving through the neighborhood to the first tee...

I was asked if I would ride with someone b/c I hadn't played there before...Not my favorite way to start a round...especially when the other rider was not a happy camper to see me being forced down their throats.

At least the golf course was incredible and after awhile I got a groove and played decent for my first time out.

Next Time - No I won't be riding with someone you decided for me. Two - be the first one out...

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

Lush summer desert course

With most courses in Tucson under budget constraints during the summer months, it was a pleasure to play both the Canyon and Mountain courses this last week-end. Both courses were lush and immaculate, Quite a bargain at $29 per round. Making my first hole-in-one on the Canyon #5 made the round even sweeter!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not monnitored

Course was not monitored and a number of people were jumping on the course without the starter's knowledge. I would not play it again because of the lack of discipline.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has alot of elevation changes, and tricky greens

The Mountain course is in good shape. The fairways are a thick carpet, the bunkers are deep with good sand, and the greens putt true. Very difficult and challenging course for any skill level. Higher handicap players better bring several sleeves of balls, the desert surroundings will punish errant tee shots.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Courses

I played both courses on consecutive days. Both are really nice tracks. Condition were really good except for the Greens, especially on the Mountain Course. I think they may have verta cut them recently (clubhouse said no). The Greens were very slow and grainy. I played with some people who play there often and they said they are normally in better shape, so I would take there word on that.

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

This course was in great shape

Staff was very friendly and accomodating. Liked the terrain and variety of landscape. Course was challenging but fair. Greens were in excellent shape but a bit slow. Some holes were 'hard to find' as each nine is spread out in two different areas. Would play again in a heartbeat.

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

The grass was perfect

the course conditions, meaning the grass, was in terrific shape! They were redoing a couple of the tea boxes so we had to adjust there but no big deal. Nice that they are maintaining those tea boxes. Great course great views very good value with a golfnow purchase. Ventana Canyon Golf Course provides plenty of cups ice and water to help manage the heat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very picturesque

Played the mountain course "very scenic" a must play when in Tucson. The course was in excellent shape but some tee boxes were being aerated and the greens were just coming around from being aerated but still very playable.

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

Fun course with plenty

Really enjoyed the setting, wildlife, desert landscape and great design.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
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

Must Play if in Tucson!

Played the Canyon course. Absolutely great course and a must play if you are in the Tucson area! Course conditions are fantastic and each hole is memorable. Definitely a replay the next time I am in the Tucson area.

Conditions Excellent
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
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great Course

Great deal for 30$. Shotgun start went well, round went a little slow at 4 1/2 hours. Greens were cut down about 2 weeks ago, and made them slower than expected. Made the greens deceptive and tough to read. Would play there again for sure at this rate any day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 331
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

greens slow

they said they plugged the greens 10 days ago so they should have been cut lower the day I played. They were a little bumpy but were slow. otherwise the course was in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

challenging but fair

This resort has 2 18 hole courses. I haven't played the mountain course for quite some time. I have never played the canyon course before today. It has always been in great shape, and today was no different. The greens had been vertical cut so the greens were real slow and some of the putts were bouncy. I loved this course and wish I could afford to play this course in the winter. I LOVED IT. It was a shotgun start wich I'm not a big fan of , but we never had to wait on someone in front of us. The scenery is awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

a super facility

Unfortunately, the greens had been "sand injected" and verticutted; making the putting very difficult to read. Other than that one fault, I will definitely return for additional rounds.

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