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3.8
1605 Reviews (1605)
5 Stars
575
4 Stars
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3 Stars
198
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
80.8%
Recommend this course
1436 out of 1605 reviews
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3.4
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
65.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 35 reviews
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3.6
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.3%
Recommend this course
101 out of 136 reviews
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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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3.8
1605 Reviews (1605)

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens improving

Overall, this has been a very good layout with above average greens. The greens took a hit from poor watering last spring, and then again with the recent monsoon. I have played four times in past month, and the hreens are finally starting to come back. Definitely worth the fee.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

summer play

I would say that the course was average for the summer, tho in this case, due to water problems at the course in June, the greens were in poor shape. It was about the worst that I have seen at Del Lago in my years of play there.

However, it was better than a month ago, and a little better than 2 weeks ago.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens in terrible shape

Have played here many times over the years-the greens are in absolutely terrible shape. Will not be playing here again

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

What happenned guys?

I have played this course a few times and wanted to see what I could do as my skills are improving. The biggest gripe I have from my round is that the greens are in terrible shape. The parts that actually have grass on them were slow and bumpy. The two putt rule would have a good plan had I thought of it at the time. The staff was really nice so that was a bright spot in the day.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What Happened To This Course?

I have played almost every golf course within 90 minutes north and south of Oro Valley over the past 18 months. This was my first time back to del Lago this summer. Not to be mean, but this course should have been closed. Last summer and the year before, these were some of the most beautiful, quick, smooth greens you would always hope to putt on. The greens are now gone. They have been replaced with just a few patches of bumpy grass and mostly barren stubble. The sad part wasn't so much paying $20 to play it nor the travel time of an hour and 15 minutes to get there, as it was the complete waste of an afternoon to play what was once a scenic plush course that has totally deteriorated. I am still in shock over the sad condition, and very disappointed with the time I wasted considering all the other courses I drove past just to get there. In my opinion, there is no excuse as we've had above average rainfall this summer.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greene's are in terrible shape very long and very burned lots of bare spots

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Greens

Overall I had a good day at the course for mid summer in The Tucson area. The greens were in horrific condition. I understand that this was due to recent monsoon weather, but some kind of warning would have been nice. I've played this course maybe 50 times before and I've never seen the greens this bad. I thought I had a good deal for $28 apiece, but not so much after seeing the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

challenging but fair

fairways recently "punched" , but that's "par for the course"( pun intended) for this time of the year. Shows good maintenance. Greens very good -true and fast- and well maintained. To make this course even better I suggest placing readily visible tee markers at the different tees (gold, silver, green... can George wield a mean can of spray paint?). Also, please trim some of the bushes along the cart paths- for the sake of careless player safety. The thorns will not forgive carelessness! The staff, from shop to bar, are friendly and doing a very good job.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/21/2017:
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed your time at del Lago. We're glad that you enjoyed our conditions as well as the challenge of our layout. We appreciate your feedback and will use your review to help us improve. We look forward to having you back for another round!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions already getting burned out

I'll start out by thanking the staff who were great on the day. They kept the pace of play up too around the course and made sure all morning groups beat the shotgun start happening on the day.

With that said, it would be nice to know several items before booking a round of golf. The fairways on this course were newly aerated. Full plugs were present everywhere on the fairway and it impacted the game. The greens on the front nine exhibited burn out on almost each hole. Areas surrounding the green were either bare or flooded. All sand traps were flooded and most contained standing water.

We actually started on the back nine. Each of these back nine greens were flooded with standing water. Play around the greens was difficult as most areas were flooded, muddy, or had standing water.

I have extensive images ill upload when i get a chance.

My largest complaint is not knowing that this course was in this condition upon booking. I would never have booked a course just aerated with all fairways in this condition.

Please do better at alerting customers of course conditions, particularly aerating, and seeding. I'm unhappy about playing in these conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Thank you for your review! We're glad that our staff left a great impression on you but we apologize that you were not aware of our recent aerification. We're sorry that our greens and bunkers did not meet your expectations as well. We will make sure to communicate course maintenance much better moving forward. We'd love to discuss your experience more. Please give us a call at 520-647-1100 and ask to speak to Ed. Thank you so much for your feedback and again, we are very sorry for the poor communication!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/22/2017:
Awesome! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Scenic course

Very challenging desert course with shots over canyons, and lots of sloping lies. Great condition in May, greens are well cared for. We loved it. Very scenic course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Wonderful! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our course as well as our conditions. We look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome golf course

De Lago is our favourite golf course to play .

Everything is great ,

Thank you , see you soon again Hana

Response from on 05/03/2017:
Great! We're thrilled that we are your favorite golf course to play. We appreciate your kinds words and we can't wait to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice soft greens!

Most courses I've played here in Tucson have greens so hard , it's difficult to even stop your ball on them. It was refreshing to have my rare good shot rewarded when my ball stayed where I hit it. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. My only issue was that a wedding was being held there and using the clubhouse facilities so we couldn't even buy a beer or food after the first nine at 3:30. A cooler in the pro shop would be an easy solution!! Otherwise, very nice golf course and I'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/02/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us at del Lago. We're pleased that our staff left a great impression on you and that you enjoyed our greens. We apologize that you weren't able to purchase anything in the clubhouse. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Condition

del Lago is great condition. Played on a Tuesday and got around in 3.5 hrs. Greens were fast and true. Will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/21/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us at del Lago. We're glad that you played at a good pace and that you enjoyed our course conditions. Can't wait to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A little disappointed

I love the layout of this course and have played it many times. We played early and they were still watering the course. The greens were so wet we had to move our balls to not putt through standing water. We had to dodge sprinklers in the fairways many times. I know it's Tucson and tou have to water but it's hard on the golfers to enjoy the round. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon, which is sad because it's a fun layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/21/2017:
Thanks for your review! We apologize that you did not fully enjoy your round with us. We usually water according to weather conditions and lately it has been very hot. We want to make sure that we do all we can to keep conditions up, but we apologize that it interfered with your round. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will give us another try in the future!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

lots of elevation changes

Great difficult course for me anyway, pro shop and starter were excellent, course in great shape , restaurant fine, and overall service was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 04/11/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed your overall experience with us at del Lago. We're pleased that you enjoyed the challenge of our course as well as the customer service that our staff provided you. We're also pleased that you our course conditions met your expectations and we can't wait to have you back for your next round soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Im a homer

Ok so first off I live on this course. But that being said I dont think you could find a better deal in southern Arizona for a great golfing experience. The fairwars are always in great shape, and the greens are almost always fantastic. Only once have I gone there and the greens felt almost unplayable because they were as slick as an ice rink.

Staff are always friendly, and their seems to be a cart person driving around at all times of day offering drinks. The only thing I will say is that at times the pace of play can be very frustrating. I feel like they get a lot of singles in the afternoon, and they should be paired up instead of lone wolfing it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/07/2017:
Wonderful! We're glad that you enjoyed your experiences with us. We're pleased that you find value in our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We're honored to be your home course and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to seeing more of you in the future!
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