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3.5
1640 Reviews (1640)
5 Stars
581
4 Stars
727
3 Stars
205
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
70.2%
Recommend this course
1453 out of 1640 reviews
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3.1
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
52.8%
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28 out of 53 reviews
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3.2
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
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3 Stars
33
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
59.0%
Recommend this course
62 out of 105 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high marks for its elevation changes and varied holes that reward strategic play. Consistently friendly staff and strong value for money make Del Lago a rewarding booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7206 yards
Slope 141
Rating 73.1

del Lago Golf Club sits at an elevation of 3,400 feet, enjoying a temperature that is five degrees cooler than Tucson in the summer, which makes a big difference under the hot Arizona sun. Winding through the hills and valleys of the high desert, the golf course features over 120 feet of elevation changes that present tricky uneven lies. The dramatic undulations also offer beautiful views of the Rincon and Santa Catalinas Mountain ranges. Golfers start at the highest point on the course and then play down into the valley before getting to the back nine, which plays along the Pantano Wash. The first hole is the only forced carry on the course, the remaining holes are friendlier off the tees. Seven lakes dot the golf course, coming into play on six holes, and there is also heavy bunkering around the greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda/Rye Grass
Greens Tif Eagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Nugent (2000) Tim Nugent (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts
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Reviews

3.5
1640 Reviews (1640)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 72
Patio Dining 59
19th Hole Scenic Views 40
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 110
Forced Carries 94
Water Hazards 94
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 84
Locals 79
Advanced Golfers 77
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 107
Convenient to the City 51
In the 'Burbs 43

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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Conditions

We heard things improved at the course so we gave it a try. Nothing has really changed. It’s sad. It’s an excellent layout, but it’s in terrible condition. It’s not worth the money for sure. We won’t be back until after overseeding.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

T boxes and greens are decent. Fairways are poor to say the least. A good shot from the t is rewarded with a tough follow up shot. A lot of dirt rocks and crab grass. The bunkers are concrete. The driving range is in good shape. There’s only water at the turn unless you buy from the beverage girl. It’s a bummer the course is struggling the lay out is great if they could fix the fairways and bunkers it would be a great course to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Declined

This course is not close to my home so I do not play very often. Idk what happened to the course but it used to be well maintained and a fun round of golf. The course was in terrible shape the fairways were either dirt or weeks. The greens were in good shape but that was all. I am always looking for courses to take friends and family when they come in from out of state and I will remove this one from the list. It was a very disappointing round of golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Attention

This is the first time in over sa year since I've played this course. It has changed drastically. Although the greens were in very good condition, the same can't be said for the tee boxes and fairways. The grass on the tee boxes needed to br mowed and the fairways lacked grass. Instead of grass turf that were full of clovers and crab grass. The most disappointing hole was the 18th, the signature hole. It used to be a beautiful hole with bunkers, a pond, and reefs. Now, the bunkers are overgrown and the pond is almost gone. This is course is not worth current $60-$70 price but maybe the $20.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a good experience..

We where a 2some playing mid morning on Sunday . The group in front of us had us waiting on almost. Every hole

The greens were in fine shape but the rest of the course wasn't . Landing in the fairway had you hitting off hardpan a lot of the time . No ranger to complain to , no drinking water , bathrooms in sad shape . There was a refreshment cart coming around . I used to like this course even though it 's a 45 minute drive . Now it's affordable but not worth the trip .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Poor conditions

The fairways are awful. Don’t go into the rough. It’s just foot tall weeds. Greens and tee boxes are okay. I used to play here a lot, but since they got new ownership, the quality continues to nose dive.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Used to be great

I’ve been playing Del Lago for years. Over the last few months, the course quality has consistently declined. Fairways are absolutely awful. The rough is more like a foot of weeds. They changed the clubhouse restaurant to a Mediterranean style. Not exactly what I want after a round. I won’t be playing here again until the new ownership can figure out how to actually run a golf course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great!

It was great, course was in great condition greens were soft. Fairways were a little dry and rough, but overall solid. Staff was friendly and hot dog in the restaurant was delicious!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good But

The course is a good test of golf for the good to average golfer. There is plenty of variety to the holes. The greens and tee areas are in excellent condition. Alas, the fairways were poor to fair depending on which hole you were on.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace

Couple groups in front of us were slow, therefore the group of young man in front of us took that as an opportunity to get drunk on the back nine. We did see the ranger a couple times but he never showed up after they got drunk and started driving the carts all crazy even jumping them out of old traps. They were also damaging the course with their clubs. Playing multiple balls from multiple locations from around the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff is really great

Fairways are really rough, some of the tee boxes need work but overall it was fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fairways are terrible

Del Lago used to be a beautiful course, The greens are in good shape but the fairways are very bad. Spotty patches of weeds. And the cart paths are crumbling and very rough. I would not play there again for more than $15.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Used to be a phenomenal course...

Last played del Lago 5 years ago. It was in great condition. This time, not so much, but there are reasons for the terrible conditions of the fairways. The ranger let me know they unexpectedly lost 30% of their water and had to sacrifice the fairways and couldn't plan to overseed in time. Greens and tee boxes were great. Hopefully it'll get sorted out. Still a fun time, just a little disappointed. Staff was super friendly and talkative.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Yesterday

Well designed course. Excellent greens, poor fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

I hate to say it--but play someplace else

The tee boxes are great,, the greens are great. The fairways are non existant. They have very little water... they have had to make decisions to survive. The price reflects that. The staff is great and so is the place to eat. The good news? If your ball lands on the fairway,,, it's going to roll another 50 yards.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways were basically dead grass and dirt

I’ve played this course multiple times and this is the absolute worst I’ve ever seen it. The greens and tee boxes were in great shape, but the fairways were dead grass and dirt. Apparently the course sold off some of its water rights and lost about half of their water last summer. They weren’t able to overseed or take care of the fairways so it all dies off. They did say they are prepared for this summer and things should improve, but for $60+ a round I expect better conditions. The only good thing about this corse right now are the greens, driving range, and tee boxes. I really like the course layout so it’s a shame that it got this bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow

Backed up at every hole. Almost 5 hours to play 18 second time in a row

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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