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4.0
731 Reviews (731)
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
284
3 Stars
166
2 Stars
64
1 Stars
55
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
87.2%
Recommend this course
598 out of 731 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
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26 out of 28 reviews
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4.2
39 Reviews (39)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
This desert course delivers exceptional value with a varied layout featuring water, ravines, and elevation changes that challenge and reward golfers of all skill levels. Friendly staff and a frequent beverage cart create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere throughout the round.

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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Reviews

4.0
731 Reviews (731)

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 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The condition of the course is much improved providing a great day of golf.

It had been years since I had played San Pedro. I was pleasantly surprised to find the course in the best condition I have ever seen it. Over seeding of the fairways, improvements in the cart paths and defining boundaries have greatly improved play. May I suggest an upgrading the carts . . . . .they are getting a bit old. Also, include windshields in the upgrade. Keep the GPS system; it certainly assists play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

very nice course with 5 different tee boxs for all skills!

Lots of tuff fairways to hit with underlined greens to a few holes straight and easy to keep your confidence up with a great club house with great rates on apparel an necessity good food and drink!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun Course

It has its challenges. We had a good time. Staff very friendly. Got on early. Don't miss #18. We will play again and bring others with us. A bonus: reasonable and affordable green fees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great shape!

I have never seen San Pedro look so good! The greens are fantastic, and the fairways are GREEN!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Some of the best greens around

Love the bentgrass greens on this course. Cart paths are not paved which I like as it prevents the far too common cart-path bounce experienced on other courses. The other aspect that was superior to many southern Arizona courses was that the bunkers were relatively playable with actual sand rather than muddy silt in them. Liked it. Only problem is it's too far from Tucson for us to play regularly.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Every hole has it's own challenge which is nice.

The course is is very good shape since I last played it, 3 years ago. The only difficulty was to read the display screen inside the cart (a bit too dark). pace of play was good for as crowded as it was for a Monday. Overall will tell others that the course is well worth playing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Pace of play was horrible!

I was not notified of an early morning tournament taking place. I got there early at least an hour before tee time to warm up. When asked when my group was going to start, the staff seemed flustered and unsure, because they were unsure of how many groups were left in the tournament. I ended up starting an hour after tee time and had spent 7 hours on the course by the time I was done. Tournament play and regular play coordination was extremely poor and not organized. I live an hour away so it is unlikely I will return to play at this course. The one bright spot was that the course was in decent shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor

Course layout is challenging and fun.

The course has made great strides to improve conditions both on fairways and greens. Greens are average speed, but have subtle breaks. Fairways are in very good condition albeit very wet in places. San Pedro is well worth playing for all skill levels.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great for beginners as well as experienced golfers.

We really enjoy this course. It is well looked after, the carts are in good shape and have GPS, we have never felt crowded, therre are water stations at some Tee boxes, the staff are great and it's easy to book a good tee time at a good rate on golfnow.com We will be back to Benson if only to play San Pedro!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

San Pedro Bound

Enjoyed the round at San Pedro, very interesting course, a real mix of holes / reseeding is complete and looks great / some holes could use a little more info as to how they are laid out, not playing there all the time, we were a little lost on how the hole was played. Will certainly play there again !! :-))

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent course. Fairways and greens in superb condition.

The course is in great condition and the staff were all courteous and efficient. I have nothing negative to say about it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0

A great place for a relaxing but challenging round.

I was on vacation from Michigan and decided this course was close to where I was staying. I'm glad I did play. The fairways were overseeded but in beautiful shape. The greens were long so putts were slooow. Just something I had to adjust to. Overall I was pleased with the round and would play this course a lot. Too bad its so far away from me.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is in great shape after overseeding

This course has really come back after changing changing hands. Jay has done a great job with the golf and the resturant. It is so enjoyable and Nelda and the staff are "down home friendly"! Would and do recommend to everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is well maintained by the city. Great discount!

I was hesitate to golf there because it is 30-40 minutes away from East Tucson in the middle of nowhere. I'm glad I went. The course has variety of holes, some are link styles and some are desert. Overall the course is long and well maintained, and the greens are in a great shape! I will go back again, especially for $20 or less.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course

Wonderful fairways and greens. Wish the cart paths were
paved.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Love this Course!

This course is well worth the drive from Tucson for it's value. Great course, supurbley maintained ,with a great mix of holes. I will keep coming back for sure !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

a very A good municipal course with an interesting and challenging layout.

The course was just coming out of over-seed, and was cart path only. Fairways were in excellent shape, and greens were very receptive and even. The bunkers were a bit hard, probably due to all the watering. The rough was just long enough to punish a stray shot, but not so deep to be ridiculous. Tee boxes were all in good shape. The cart paths were either muddy or dusty depending on where the watering was occurring. We had a cart fail and the staff was immediately to us with a replacement. The people at the course were super welcoming and friendly. All in all a very good municipal course with an interesting and challenging layout. More golfers should come and play this course ... it was nearly empty the day we played.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent

Nice friendly golf course, best greens in Tucson area, just overseeded, plays well and is a value for the price. Bought the package deal, 12 rounds for $100 - Good for a year so if you play once a month it works out to less than $20 a round ... Hard to beat in the winter time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

The back nine is challanging with 2 water hazzards on the back 9

The course at the time was under fall maintenance and the fairways were in great shape. The greens were the best i've played in Tucson.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

What a great track

One of the best layouts in southern AZ. Overseed completed. Best greens around. Definately worth the trip from Tucson yesterday. The price to play more than paid for the gas to get there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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