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3.5
1637 Reviews (1637)
5 Stars
579
4 Stars
726
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
71.1%
Recommend this course
1450 out of 1637 reviews
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3.0
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
50.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 52 reviews
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3.1
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
59.3%
Recommend this course
64 out of 108 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
1637 Reviews (1637)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun time

Course was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New management has done good things

Overall conditions of the course are vastly improved, the greens are immaculate (and play much slower than they used to), still needs a little work on the sand traps (lots of rocks). Still, great course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Del Lago

First time playing this course, nice practice facilities and beautiful area. Wildlife (quail, rabbits, road runners and even saw a crane) throughout the course. Must stay on the fairways otherwise there is desert, water or houses. Some tee boxes require you to clear a small stretch of desert to make the fairway. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all in great shape. Some holes you cannot see the greens from the tee box (right or left) so you might want to research the course layout before or while playing, there was no layout attached to the score card. Seem to be more single players than groups playing this course, best to let them play through to keep the pace moving. Nice course and would like to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow greens

Coming out of being punched. Greens very slow. Good pace as hot and very few golfers. No water on course or bev cart. Make sure you stock up on water prior to going out.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the cost

First time at the course but fortunately played with someone who knew the course and could help identifying where water came into play. Nice layout and great marker at beginning suggesting trees based on handicap. Only downside is that most bunkers don't really have sand but fortunately wasn't a big problem for me. Pro shop staff were very helpful and was able to easily recover lost items two days later. Being plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf meet

First time out at rancho del lago and we have a great. Time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Punched greens.

Not fair to evaluate with punched greens. Ruined the experience. Should be fine in 2 weeks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track! Wonderful morning!

To preface my review - I'm 64, work at another Tucson golf course, play 5 days a week carrying an 9 handicap. I had heard good things about Del Lago GC from many of the golfers I have played with (most were Del Lago members that came to my club for a change), so I decided to make the 55 minute drive to play a round. The GM was behind the Pro Shop counter and was a pleasure to talk with. The driving range is standard with good quality balls. Great for loosening up. The course is in great condition for the beginning of summer! Greens had been punched, dressed and rolled a couple of days earlier. When I heard that, I expected the worst. I was pleasantly surprised on #1 green! They were really good, a little slower than I like, but the ball rolled true and broke a expected. The course is a lot of fun! Challenging, beautiful and it has some really interesting holes. Neither my buddy, nor I, had ever played this course. With no "local knowledge" of the course layout and slopes, the round was a learning experience! As with many local courses, errant shots into the brush are gone. Take the penalty and drop a ball! Five different tee locations to suit players of all abilities. After a 3-1/2 hour round I couldn't stop smiling! It was a blast! I will definitely be making the drive again in the not too distant future!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Notify if half the course is shut down

Arrived at my tee time to find out that half the course was closed for maintenance. I booked on Golf Now for full price and there was no notification regarding the status of the course. Others playing that day were paying substantially less due to the lack of 18 holes (repeated back 9 to get a full 18). Del Lago ought to make notifications if half the course is shut down, my email and phone number were provided via Golf Now, and they definitely should have offered a discount. I was not pleased. (Course was in good condition, is a good course to play but customer service is lacking regarding the issues I just covered).

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough course. Certainly one of the most challenging courses I've been to. Deadly Greenside bunkers on some holes. Greens were the fastest I've played on but my playing partner said it was slower than before. The price was cheap but idk if I'd put myself through that front 9 again until I get better. The cart attendant was super cool too. And she came by more than a few times vs other courses.

Couple cons. Practice balls were pretty expensive. It was around 20 balls for the price of a full bucket in other places. But I guess the cheap price compensates. And then pace of play came to a 5-10 min wait per hole on the back 9. Some foursome a couple groups up was having a tougher time than I was.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Challenging, great condition, scenic, and the staff is super friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very fun layout

I really enjoyed playing the course. The starter and course ranger were very friendly and helpful with recommended shots on certain holes. The course is scenic, challenging, and fun. I will play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 141
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/05/2023

Hi, u7734306. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at del Lago Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter is annoying

If you tell the starter you’ve played there before he shouldn’t go through his entire lecture, it’s really annoying. He’s a nice guy but enough is enough.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

tough course

always a tough course for me be we really like the place

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Hello, elroc01. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at del Lago Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!

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