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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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Greens in good shape
The fairways and greens very good. Needed to cut rough. Have seen San Pedro in better shape.
Good course but overall conditions need to improve.
Course recently reopened after Fall maintenance and has not fully recovered. Greens were in good condition, soft and holding, and speed was average. Noticed too many ball marks not repaired. Fairways and tee boxes needed mowing. Sand traps also needed weed cleaning and new sand. Play was slow due to a few groups appearing to have beginner players who appeared to have little knowledge of keeping pace. Also cart paths are some of the most dusty that I've played at any course. Your bag and gear needs a complete cleaning when you finish the round. I will say that the course layout is great if it could only be maintained consistently.
Greens the Pros would love !!
Having played San Pedro several times since retiring to Tucson in March I can tell you that the bent grass greens are second to none !! Recently the course conditions have improved beyond expectations, it is an absolute pleasurable experience to play.
This is without a doubt the best bang for your buck in the whole Tucson area, not sure if there is a Men's Club (will inquire) but would be willing to join and drive the 40 miles to play this track much more often !!
Good Day at San Pedro
Unusually good day at San Pedro for my golfing partner and me. Course was in excellent shape and playing conditions were favorable; greens were rolling true and our putters were working for a change. Lunch after our round was great as usual. This course is an exceptional value and I am already looking forward to our next visit.
rattlesnake roundup
Very relaxed atmosphere. Rattlesnake watching us tee off on the back nine... you best play fairways or say adios to your balls.
A lot of elevation changes make for fun play and require shot placement.
A good place.
St. Peter
The course is in good shape, green and well maintained.
Good, testing course for average golfers
Course in good condition, but very "wet" (they had
had about 3" rain in past couple of days). Had to
play "lift-clean-place" in several places and there
was water standing in several traps. Refreshment
cart came by several times during round (good, as
temp was in 90's by end of round). Could possibly
use some additional yardage markers, but they've
added some and it's helped us duffers. Overall
condition of course has improved with new, city
management.
fun course
fun course, and fun time to spend with friends and family
Wasn't worth the drive
I heard that San Pedro had the best greens in Southern Arizona, in which we weren't disappointed. However half of the fairways needed water and the other fairways were soak. We got put behind a foursome that acted like they were the only ones on the course. This course reminds me of a little mix of Silverbell golf course and Fred Enke in Tucson. If you play the course make sure you bring a lot of golf balls. If you hit it either left or right you will lose you ball.
Best bent greens around
Pros: Truely the best bent greens I've seen. 5 water holes. Two elevation holes, Friendly staff. Great price for what you get.
Cons: many fairways with bare spots, bunkers are more dirt than sand and with some grass growing in them, dirt/sand cart paths. 9 doesn't come by clubhouse. Bring all your drinks for the day. Had a blast thou. Shot 70. Recommend course for all handicappers.
Nice Challenge
This course was at times challenging to the driving skills of my group with narrow fairways and other natural features. Other than that the course was a lot of fun.
Best greens around.
We played the round in 3.5 hours and that was behind another group. Everyone kept an even pace and made for a nice round. The greens are some of the best in southern Arizona. There are a few dry spots in the fairways but nothing the recent rains won't help.
Overall a great deal and good time.
tremendous course, great shape and fun to play
wonderful staff, great food, course kept in very good condition, amazing value, definitely worth the 90 minute drive for our group, will return soon for another great round!
Play at San Pedro
The weather was hot but the course was in great shape and the greens were super. A must do!
nice track
the course was in good shape, must stay on the fairways, not much difference between rough and fairway, beyond fairway NOT GOOD, sand was crusty would be only complaint..greens rolled well
A variety of hole layouts makes it challenging.
Fairways and greens in very good condition with greens running at a good pace. Tee boxes were a little rough and need attention. Watch out for the rough areas as some places are very "rough" and should be addressed by staff. Course layout is very good and poses a challenge at any level.
Very Enjoyable
I had a noon tee time but got out just after 1100. I played as a single and did not catch up to anyone, It was like having the course to myself.
The beverage cart came by three or four times. I was able to take my sweet time and enjoy a few drinks.
The course has some nice elevation change and a couple narrow fairways off the tee.
The third hole is a bit challenging. You need to be long and on line with the flag or slightly left. Short or slightly right will put you in the gully. The alternative is to go far right and pitch to the green over the gully.
The 18th is challenging as well. You can hope to hit it long over the water (250 +) and then another 100 + over another pond to the green, or you can hit it long along the right of the first pond and then 180 yards over the 2nd pond to the green. There can be a head wind which adds to the difficulty.
course is quite challenging when not in fairway.
Course is in great shape. Staff are very friendly and cart girl makes lots of rounds so you can keep hydrated. Excellent golf experience for the price.
Great and uncrowded course with great rates.
My golf buddy and I, both retired, love this course. On weekdays there a very few golfers and it allows us to take our time. Because of the scarcity of golfers we are not forced to pair up with other golfers and allows us to play as a twosome. The course is very well kept with plenty of waterstations and a beverage cart making the rounds. The rates are very inexpensive and it's worth driving from Tucson to Benson to go play. The front nine are fairly flat but the back nine are hilly which adds an added degree of difficulty. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We will continue to visit San Pedro during the summer especially with the lower temps in Benson compared to Tucson.
Great day
San Pedro has come along way from several years ago. The greens are great, the fairways good, and the challenge is there. Add wind and it can be really challenging. Holes present a good amount of diversity. The City of Benson has done a very good job with this course since they took it over. P.S. Don't miss the Benson Grille at the course. The food is great and very reasonably priced.
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