Ventana Canyon - Mountain Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6898 yards | 72.9 | 141 |
| Green | 72 | 6537 yards | 71.3 | 137 |
| Gold | 72 | 6338 yards | 70.2 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 5939 yards | 68.8 | 132 |
| Silver | 72 | 5733 yards | 67.4 | 127 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5733 yards | 73.0 | 136 |
| Turquoise (W) | 72 | 5335 yards | 70.8 | 133 |
| Copper (W) | 72 | 4695 yards | 67.4 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.9/141 W: 79.9/151 | 422 | 347 | 107 | 598 | 392 | 230 | 454 | 517 | 414 | 3481 | 353 | 445 | 548 | 292 | 183 | 435 | 169 | 403 | 589 | 3417 | 6898 |
| Green M: 71.3/137 W: 77.7/149 | 386 | 347 | 107 | 512 | 392 | 208 | 416 | 517 | 364 | 3249 | 353 | 406 | 509 | 292 | 183 | 413 | 169 | 374 | 589 | 3288 | 6537 |
| Gold M: 70.2/136 W: 76.5/146 | 386 | 336 | 104 | 512 | 361 | 208 | 416 | 474 | 364 | 3161 | 337 | 406 | 509 | 281 | 154 | 413 | 139 | 374 | 564 | 3177 | 6338 |
| Blue M: 68.8/132 W: 74.3/139 | 353 | 336 | 104 | 512 | 332 | 176 | 370 | 474 | 364 | 3021 | 337 | 377 | 443 | 281 | 154 | 335 | 139 | 349 | 503 | 2918 | 5939 |
| Silver M: 67.4/127 W: 73.0/136 | 353 | 279 | 98 | 486 | 332 | 176 | 370 | 447 | 350 | 2891 | 326 | 377 | 443 | 255 | 145 | 335 | 109 | 349 | 503 | 2842 | 5733 |
| Turquoise M: 65.7/120 W: 70.8/133 | 353 | 279 | 100 | 486 | 280 | 141 | 252 | 447 | 350 | 2688 | 239 | 286 | 426 | 255 | 145 | 335 | 109 | 349 | 503 | 2647 | 5335 |
| Coral M: 64.5/117 W: 69.5/128 | 299 | 279 | 100 | 486 | 280 | 141 | 252 | 447 | 350 | 2634 | 239 | 286 | 426 | 255 | 145 | 263 | 109 | 295 | 448 | 2466 | 5100 |
| Copper M: 63.2/115 W: 67.4/123 | 299 | 240 | 67 | 432 | 280 | 141 | 252 | 404 | 260 | 2375 | 239 | 286 | 378 | 209 | 102 | 263 | 100 | 295 | 448 | 2320 | 4695 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 4 |
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Reviewer Photos
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The signature #3 on the Mountain Course Photo submitted by TucsonTom18 on 05/23/2026
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Photo submitted by J2KFVoWtB3fVqvpfWMaW on 04/14/2026
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Photo submitted by J2KFVoWtB3fVqvpfWMaW on 04/14/2026
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Photo submitted by clubmanager74 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004321456 on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161470775 on 06/30/2022
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 05/27/2022
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 05/27/2022
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 05/27/2022
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Photo submitted by bensonliao on 03/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u3831269 on 09/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u444820267 on 04/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161182673 on 03/09/2021
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18th box is a little intimidating Photo submitted by u000004619845 on 03/01/2021
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18th green. Photo submitted by u00000929108 on 02/06/2021
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Photo submitted by u572685527 on 12/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Gabby12jack on 12/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160856053 on 09/29/2020
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Photo submitted by weathercommand on 03/01/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by bert1953pien on 01/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u766204156 on 01/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u766204156 on 01/20/2020
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Bob the cat Photo submitted by Brian7710472 on 09/10/2019
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Photo submitted by kmforney on 08/29/2019
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Tee shot view on #18 from the Blacks. Photo submitted by nickesquire on 09/02/2018
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Photo submitted by virgocurtis on 06/10/2018
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Par 4 # 10 Whale hole Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Par 3 # 13 Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Par 5 18th Green Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Par 4 # 3 Photo submitted by retired123 on 01/19/2017
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Number 4 monster Photo submitted by David4702427 on 04/12/2016
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Yes, it's a long way down! Photo submitted by David4702427 on 04/12/2016
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#3 - Plays 99 yards rain or shine, and I believe it rolls right. Photo submitted by David4702427 on 04/12/2016
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#3 short Par 3 Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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1st tee Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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Photo submitted by David9262534 on 05/27/2014
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Photo submitted by 966bonita on 05/20/2014
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Photo submitted by 966bonita on 05/20/2014
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Photo submitted by 966bonita on 05/20/2014
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18th from behind green Photo submitted by Cinda1964 on 03/18/2014
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Photo submitted by Ayman0128 on 02/04/2014
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#3a real beauty. Photo submitted by Rob5910994 on 11/14/2013
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Photo submitted by Andrew3750072 on 10/12/2013
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Photo submitted by doncagle on 09/03/2013
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Mountain Course, Hole 3, Par 3 Photo submitted by eaglebeagle4 on 11/25/2012
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Photo submitted by u000005857062 on 11/03/2012
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love this hole Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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long par 5 finishing hole Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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not as easy as it looks Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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signature par 3 Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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par 5 with water Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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challenging hole Photo submitted by spectre1972 on 10/04/2012
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.
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.
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
Ventana Canyon
course was in very good shape.they played a eight o'clock shotgun start play was very slow the whole day.
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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fun course with plenty
Really enjoyed the setting, wildlife, desert landscape and great design.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.