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4.0
727 Reviews (727)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
64
1 Stars
55
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
85.4%
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594 out of 727 reviews
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.6%
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25 out of 27 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
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3 Stars
4
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.2%
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33 out of 37 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Desert/Links
Par 72
Length 7187 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.3

San Pedro Golf Course is an 18 - hole championship facility located on the banks of the San Pedro River. The golf course winds through the mesquite and along the banks of the San Pedro on the front nine. The back nine travels through four canyon like settings and finishes up with the 457-yard par four split fairway eighteenth hole. The golf course stretches out to 7187 yards from the tips and there are five sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.

The surrounding vistas at San Pedro are unmatched by any other golf club in Southeastern Arizona. From various points on the course, the San Pedro River Basin can be seen and this Mark Rathert design stretches along those river banks to the natural canyon like settings with the Dragoon mountain range in the background. The elevation changes and cool crisp air provide a setting that will bring you back for the challenge.

The bentgrass greens will provide slick playing surfaces with some undulations to test your stroke. The key to play on hole # 2 - is to stay clear from the left side, as the San Pedro comes into play early in your round. Your second shot to this 457-yard par four will test your long iron game! The fifth creates a great approach to the green on this par five. The par four sixth requires precision off the tee, as there are two bunkers along the right side with a narrow approach to the green. The seventh is a cute par three that is followed up with a par four and the 558 yard par five ninth that requires two well placed shots as the right hand side is guarded by a pond as you approach the green. The left side approach is definitely your safety valve.

The back nine opens up with a straight away 400 yard par four followed by a 197 par three with a very tricky undulated green that slopes from left to right. Walk away with a three here and be happy. Holes 12 - 16 will offer you both scenery & challenges coupled with a great test of golf. The twelfth is as good a par four that exists. The tee shot leads you into a narrow area that favors the left side, as this is a slight dogleg right. The second shot will let you know if you can thread the needle as the approach is a gem. Once on this bowl shaped green area you will look back and see the beauty that Mark Rathert carved here. The ride to the thirteenth tee brings you to the highest elevation on the course, where the San Pedro River Valley surrounds you - encased by three mountain ranges including Cochises' Stronghold - where that once heralded Indian and his tribe staked their claim. The 605 yard thirteenth will require position to the right center on both your drive and second shot, as you approach to this green. The fourteenth resembles hole # 12 but is a tad longer. The fifteenth hole is a scenic par three with a drop of 50 feet from teeing area to green. The sixteenth and seventeenth give you a slight breather as you approach the finest finishing hole in Southeastern Arizona - the par four split fairway 457 yard eighteenth hole. Water comes into play off the tee as well as on the second shot to this green that is also guarded by a bunker as you approach the apron.

San Pedro is tough but fair with exceptional playing surfaces and a range of tees (5) that will test golfers of all levels. You won't tire at San Pedro - enjoy the scenery and the natural desert like playing conditions that will soon be heralded throughout the area.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mark Rathert (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS 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 Amex MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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4.0
727 Reviews (727)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 32
Drinks 31
Brunch 23
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 39
Forced Carries 34
Bunkers 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 48
Seniors 32
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 42
Convenient to the City 21
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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2.0
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First Time Playing

Dirt Track

This was one of the worst golf courses I have played. All fairways were in terrible shape, rough, no grass and brown hard dirt patches everywhere. The only value was the cost but then I would never play it again.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

San Pedro is Improving

Played San Pedro for the second time (last round was in 2023), and it’s clear the course has made some solid improvements. The fairways were in very good shape—consistent, and a pleasure to play from. Tee boxes have noticeably improved since my last visit, offering much better overall conditions and setup.

The greens were also in great condition—smooth and true—but just a touch slower than I personally prefer. That said, they were very playable and well-maintained.

Overall, a definite step up from my previous experience. The course is trending in the right direction, and I’d happily come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 305
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Very Good Condition

All the surfaces - tee boxes, fairways, and greens - are currently in very good shape and the greens fees are very reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

First time playing so a few holes were difficult to read. Course was in great shape and some very good views. Beverage cart gal was attentive and friendly. Limited hours for the grille at the clubhouse, so we did not get to try the food. We will definitely go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing condition!

We were never close to any other golfers! The fairways, greens, and tee boxes were perfect- tee boxes a little hard. Fantastic value for great golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Good Course, Great Value

The tee boxes, fairways, and greens are currently in very good shape and compared to greens fees at other courses this time of year, it represents a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Now one of the best courses near Tucson

Keep in mind that I am writing this about playing golf in February. I now live in Maine. I come to play golf in Arizona once a year. I had lived in AZ for about 6 years in the Army. All that being said; this is now one of the best courses in the Tucson area-dollar for dollar. Every aspect of a golf course is in great shape. I played 18 on a Sunday. Every hole had a foursum.. but I never had to wait. As the foursom in front of us was leaving the green, we were showing up at the tee.

This place in in Benson AZ. It's about an hour south of Tucson. IT IS WORTH THE TRIP. There is a place to eat. It was full! The food was great and the price was normal. I am not going to say where not to play--but--definitly play San Pedro.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First time playing this course

The fairways and greens were nice and grassy, but the tee boxes need work to level and soften.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

San Pedro was great fun!

San Pedro has always had great greens, and right now the fairways are really nice as well. When the win picks up it's a great challenge, so that was an added bonus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Breath of fresh air

Relaxing day off the beaten path. This place has that rustic charm… reminds me of Tubac before the rough edges got all polished away. The course plays well,, fairways are well conditioned and the geeens are quick and true! Really really a good time. My only sour note came from the areas that were once sand traps..looks like they are growing grass in those areas but that grass is hit or miss.. so occasionally you find urself with very limited options trying to score from a bare lie im a sand trap sunken area below the green. Enough of that,, great day! Great people!! Njoy the cottonwoods and fresh crisp air breeze alongside the riverbed… AHSUM!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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