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4.5
2728 Reviews (2728)
5 Stars
1662
4 Stars
792
3 Stars
174
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
91.9%
Recommend this course
2510 out of 2728 reviews
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4.7
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
68 out of 70 reviews
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4.6
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.6%
Recommend this course
87 out of 92 reviews
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Course Highlights
Starr Pass delivers a highly rated layout with elevation changes and accuracy demands that challenge and reward golfers of all skill levels. Delightful staff, strong amenities, and solid pace of play make this Tucson course an exceptional value.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 73
Length 6951 yards
Slope 141
Rating 73.7

The Club at Starr Pass offers 27 holes of championship golf that have been host to legends such as Arnold Palmer and Phil Mickelson. The holes are divided into three nines that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. One of these combinations is Coyote/Roadrunner. Coyote is the club's signature course and while the Roadrunner nine might be the shortest, it has plenty of elevation changes. Both golf courses are carved from the scenic Tucson Mountains, providing golfers with a diverse landscape that is abundant with jackrabbits, quail, and deer. In addition to the three nines, there is also a double-loaded driving range and a practice area with putting and chipping greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1986) Arnold Palmer (2003) Ed Seay (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.5
2728 Reviews (2728)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 95
Patio Dining 72
Brunch 43
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 164
Elevation Changes 153
Bunkers 127
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 154
Advanced Golfers 147
A Weekend Splurge 86
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 138
Convenient to the City 130
Worth the Drive 89

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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Hot weather
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Walk in the Desert

I had a very positive experience at Starr Pass walking the Coyote 9. The staff were super friendly, the course was lush and those bent grass greens were fast and perfect. I played well which also made it fun. Great Value this time of year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

I’m here for work and this is the fourth course I have played. Greens and fairways are amazing compare to the others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Most beautiful location in Tucson.

Great view of Tucson, beautiful and challenging that a player can experience desert nature and enjoy the game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fun and entertaining

Played 9 holes walking. Deer followed us around. Greens are smooth and quick. Fairways are well maintained. Keep it straight and it’s good.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Starr Pass

This has been my favorite course in Tucson. Amazing views of the Saguaro cactus in the mountains. It is a challenging course with awesome elevation shots but not toooo challenging. I cannot wait to play again!

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

Nice Layout, Great views of the Tucson Valley

Really enjoyed the layout of this course. Tee boxes were a bit rough, fairways were pretty good for the middle of the hot summer in Tucson. Greens were smooth and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Even a While…

It’s been 20+ years since I last played this course. I forgot how challenging it is yet has outstanding views from home to hole. Need to return soon and redeem myself. I think that I focused more on the wildlife and views vice playing golf. Enjoy your round and the views!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Brutally Hot but Awesome Course

Had a great time on this course. Beautiful views. Greens in solid shape. Traps are so so. It’s Tucson, so this seems to be a thing out here which I have NEVER understood since moving here. Sand traps at almost every course I have played are awful. It’s more like packed dirt mixed with rocks. Not good on a golf club.

Besides that, this course is a must play. Love playing it in the summer because the green fees are half of what they are in the fall/spring.

I got paired with a really nice guy and we had a great time chasing the little white ball.

It’s a must play course if you’re in Tucson.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy Round

I played in the afternoon and got greeted by a couple fast moving rainstorms about halfway through. It was a perfect way to cool off and keep on grinding. Golf course played great before and after the rains. Wish I could say the same for my game! Oh well, maybe next time— I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course was in really good shape. Some dry spots in fairways but typical for summer in Tucson. Greens were very good and held when hit. I wasn’t in any bunkers ( probably a first) so didn’t get to test the sand. Would love to play the Coyote 9 (played Rattler/Roadrunner) but I was told it is only available to play as nine hole. Overall, Starr Pass is an excellent test of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not for the meek!

This course is challenging! It is however very well maintained. Views are spectacular. There are plenty of water stations. GPS carts are generous with how far they let you drive before they shut off and the yardage is the most accurate of any I've seen. I normally despise GPS carts. Very little flat area to hit from. So if you aren't a seasoned player this isn't the course for you. Not much shade so in summer months this is a very hot place to play. Brimming with wild life! Lots to see!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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