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San Pedro Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7187 yards | 73.3 | 132 |
| Copper | 72 | 6691 yards | 70.7 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 6173 yards | 68.6 | 119 |
| Jade (W) | 72 | 5670 yards | 71.3 | 125 |
| Jade | 72 | 5670 yards | 66.3 | 115 |
| Silver | 72 | 5185 yards | 64.1 | 111 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5185 yards | 68.8 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.3/132 | 411 | 450 | 416 | 202 | 562 | 415 | 173 | 386 | 552 | 3567 | 391 | 191 | 407 | 597 | 409 | 198 | 400 | 579 | 448 | 3620 | 7187 |
| Copper M: 70.7/127 | 389 | 417 | 384 | 173 | 532 | 391 | 151 | 362 | 524 | 3323 | 367 | 170 | 377 | 570 | 376 | 179 | 379 | 541 | 409 | 3368 | 6691 |
| White M: 68.6/119 | 346 | 371 | 353 | 143 | 501 | 359 | 131 | 334 | 487 | 3025 | 351 | 154 | 332 | 544 | 355 | 167 | 362 | 510 | 373 | 3148 | 6173 |
| Jade M: 66.3/115 W: 70.9/125 | 315 | 331 | 311 | 131 | 463 | 327 | 117 | 306 | 458 | 2759 | 306 | 139 | 306 | 521 | 329 | 148 | 338 | 480 | 344 | 2911 | 5670 |
| Silver M: 64.1/111 W: 68.0/119 | 279 | 297 | 263 | 111 | 427 | 308 | 92 | 286 | 436 | 2499 | 297 | 114 | 277 | 489 | 307 | 133 | 313 | 443 | 313 | 2686 | 5185 |
| Yellow M: 58.4/97 W: 59.8/100 | 148 | 305 | 141 | 111 | 340 | 170 | 100 | 150 | 260 | 1725 | 190 | 120 | 130 | 275 | 150 | 136 | 170 | 420 | 215 | 1806 | 3531 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 |
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No Improvement; Getting Worse
I see no improvement since I played here a week ago. In fact, the greens, which were average then, continue to deteriorate. The course was still cart path only due to blanket saturation with no clear strategy. Random mud patches, puddles, bare spots, and foraging-animal damage permeates the playing area. It infringed upon playability more this week than last. For instance, on #2 and #8, the apron was a quagmire, and even marked as ground under repair on 8. Adding insult to injury, both featured front pins placed directly behind the mess making the already poor course conditions even more punitive. These and other examples were, at times, quite frustrating. Not only is damage not being corrected in a timely manner, but sensible ways to maximize playability within existing distressed conditions seem to be overlooked. Based on the course's response, measures are in place to improve things, but I just don't see that effort. I'm not saying that I won't play here again. I do enjoy the peaceful surroundings, but as I said in last week's review, I am concerned about the survival of this former jewel. It's getting harder to remain optimistic.
I Hope San Pedro Makes It
Regardless of conditions, I have always enjoyed playing San Pedro. Its design and setting outside the hustle and bustle of Tucson have made it a personal favorite for many years, but I'm concerned over its future. The peak golf season is here, and unfortunately, San Pedro is not in good condition. Although there has been no rain for a month, it was cart path only today, The fairways have been saturated, and I assume it's intentional. The course was playable and my group enjoyed the round since the weather was perfect and the pace of play was very good for a weekend. However, many discriminating golfers do not appreciate courses with patchy, muddy fairways, or bunkers that are non-existent. Even the greens, which are the premier feature at San Pedro, were far below their usually pristine condition today. An occasional round by my friends and me is not going to provide enough revenue to keep San Pedro afloat unless there's a greater commitment to maintenance. I realize that these issues may be related more to budget than apathy, but someone is going to have to step up and go above and beyond to save the course. San Pedro has rebounded from difficult times more than once over the years. So, I remain optimistic. It would be a shame to see a jewel like this go by the wayside, though.
Hi, tommyphils. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the current course conditions. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Not playing there again
Course is in bad shape they have lost the greens too.
Hello, ajngolfer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We strive for a 5-star experience, so we welcome your feedback. We work hard to maintain the course for everyone's benefit and just completed a reseeding of the course. This maintenance can take a while to show the benefits but the greens will be healed soon and in pristine condition. Please come back soon! Thank you for visiting San Pedro Golf Course.
Needs help
It has been 2years since I played this course and was disappointed. I saw they added ground pavement to some of the cart paths, they should have spent that time, energy and money on the greens, bunkers, and fairways.
Hi, atsilva51,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.
Thank you for visiting San Pedro Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Course in very poor condition.
The course layout is OK. Otherwise, the course leaves much to be desired. From tee to green it is full of weeds which were mowed down however. Greens putt OK but many dry spots and again, weeds. Cart paths are dirt and rock.
Hi, rthornto. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing San Pedro Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.
New management hs work to do
AS usual, this course needs lots of work. Fortunately, they are under new course management, and the prison workers are back. But the course needs lots of work, and that takes time. Maybe a year from now it will be in better shape.
Hi, chuckc1947,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for visiting San Pedro Golf Course.
Needs help
Great layout
Tough condition
But they are working on it
Maybe in a few months it will be better
Still love this course
Fun layout
Good lunch
Great service
Great people
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, drooter! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing San Pedro Golf Course!
Hi, u314162224025. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback.
Hello, u314159886683. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing San Pedro Golf Course.
Hi, Jackvano. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback.
This is absolutely the worst shape this course has ever been. Greens are terrible. Not worth the trip there and t off doesn't mention a thing use them at your own risk.
Hi, gftsdstnctn. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing San Pedro Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.
I paid online special rate golf course was closed on Labor Day so hopefully I do not get charged for this rate hard to believe that you can book a teatime in the course is closed totally dissatisfied
Poor course
Never played at such a mismanaged and poorly maintained course. Fairways and roughs were about the same height. Greens were mottled with bare areas and not mowed to putt on. We played the 2 putt rule. City of Benson, Az. should be ashamed for letting a once fine course go down to this level.
Hi, jmurray116. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the current course conditions. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future. Thanks for choosing San Pedro Golf Course.
I know you're short staffed, but that's the worst course I've ever played on. You can lose a ball on the fairway the grass and weeds are so tall. And the greens are horrible. I used to enjoy this course.
Hi, onedeerlinda. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing San Pedro Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.
Improving
Work in progress. Greens improving and fairways fine. No sand in traps. T boxes poor. Get around pretty quickly and some of the holes are really good
Hi, u314159852237! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at San Pedro Golf Course!
Needs work
Although this course hasn't been in great shape for years, it hasn't improved. Bunkers are overgrown with weeds, the rough hasn't been cut in awhile, and some greens were in rough condition. Par e fairways haven't been cut.
Hi, atsilva51. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing San Pedro Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.
Better every time
They're really trying to improve this course and it shows every time I play it it's a little bit better now a little bit more detail on the tee boxes and the bunker still need to be fixed but other than that it's a great first
Hi, ammonk. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing San Pedro Golf Course.
greens
the putting greens on the course seems to be as if they have not been cut in three days, but you could see that they were cut that morning cause of the markings, but in all the times i have played this course , this was the most horrible the greens ever were to be played on, the time of year when they are aerating the greens isnt as bad as it was today, it just was fury, and the tee boxes seemed to have never been maintained in over a week or betters time
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, armstrand. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting San Pedro Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Vast Improvement
This is the first time playing this course and it has improved by Leaps and Bounds since the first time I played before the overgrowth was uncontrollable and even in the fairways you were shaking because of how fix the growth was now very playable the green still need work and the bunker still need sand but I give it a 3 out of 5 when before I would have given it a one at this rate it'll be a five and a couple of months I can't wait
ammonk, thank you for your kind words! The team has worked very hard to get where we are, and we appreciate golfers like you taking notice. We still have ongoing projects but we hope to see you again at the course very soon. Thanks for choosing San Pedro Golf Course
Great course but needs work
This is a great 18 hole in the desert. My only complaints are, some of the greens had bald spots and the sand traps are more like mud traps. Overall I had a good time. I would play here again.
Hi, Frankwebbv! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at San Pedro Golf Course!
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course. We appreciate your dedication to playing our course but are very sorry to hear your recent experience with us may have been poor due to the course conditions.
We greatly value your feedback as we work towards any necessary improvements and hope you will notice some of these improvements during your next round with us. Thank you for choosing our course, and we hope to see you again soon.