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4.4
921 Reviews (921)
5 Stars
434
4 Stars
351
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
89.7%
Recommend this course
821 out of 921 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.5
24 Reviews (24)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Set against the Catalina Mountains, this course features a highly regarded layout with well-maintained fairways and greens that consistently impress recent golfers. Friendly staff and an excellent pace of play make for a smooth, enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6926 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.3

Also known as The Preserve at SaddleBrooke.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Bailey (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

4.4
921 Reviews (921)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 58
Drinks 50
Patio Dining 47
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 135
Bunkers 103
Forced Carries 90
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 135
Advanced Golfers 83
Locals 58
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 132
In the 'Burbs 40
Convenient to the City 15

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very beautiful but challenging

This is an awesome course with breathtaking views. However if you are not familiar with it the blind shots make it punishing and unfair. The management should provide a map or gps so you know what is ahead. The course is well maintained and in excellent condition. Greens run true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A beautiful desert course

The staff at The Preserve were very friendly and the clubhouse is beautiful. The holes offered a nice challenge to each. The fairways are offer great views and moderate to generous width. There was water, canyons, hawks and lots of natural interest as you play. greens were actually a little slow but nice. I would certainly recommend this course. The only drawback is that the location is a bit remote but worth the trip. I would definitely play here again. I did not use any amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning views of mountains

Challenging course with beautiful views. Thankfully we golfed with a pair of regulars who knew the course and some of the blind challenges like ravines etc.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Preserve is very good

This course is exciting to play because of its lay out and the beauty of its surroundings and the abundant wildlife. The drawback is the extremely slow play. There are too many players who lack in golf etiquette and concern for pace of play. Also it was disturbing to learn we could have played for the same twilight price without the Golf Now surcharge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert Gem

This course is a bit out of the way and hard to find but it was well worth the trip. The fairways and greens were in good shape and the mountain views were spectacular. This course rewards accuracy and shot making skills. So if you aren't a single digit handicapper bring extra balls. Great value for the Tucson area and I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked

Quality Course in need of a Marshall

It took 5 hrs and 10 minutes to complete the game; my guest said he would not be coming back to this course.

Girl selling beer said that we should book earlier not the GN times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
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

fun and challenging course great views of the mounains .one of my favorite courses inn tucson

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow

no ranger in site to move things o n. Extremely slow play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a delay at the Preserve

We go here about once or twice per year. Every time there is a delay for some reason. Yesterday we were 40 minutes late due to the mens group playing too slow, often frost delays etc. They should have started the groups that we severely delayed in a shotgun format for several holes then everyone gets done on time and before dark

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Lost at times

Had issues with a couple pin placements. Fairways were hard to locate on several holes. A small layout on card would help. Loved course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Preserve is in great shape

The overseeded fairways were lush. The ball sits up well. The greens were smooth and fairly quick, very fair. Bunkers were consistent and playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Elevations, plus

My husband and I are avid golfers and have golfed all over the U.S. AZ courses are unique in their own way. Saddlebrooke was out of the norm. Elevations galore. Beautiful course. Paid an excellent rate to play. So very worth it. WE WILL be back. If you golf, do it with someone who knows the course. It helps!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

2 hour weather delay - they called to let us know we would tee off at 11:52. Arrived at 11:25 and told we were on the tee. When we asked why we hadn't been called to be told of the change, they suggested they can't call everyone. They told us they could change us to 12:15 by having the 12:15 group tee off now as they were already here. The women behind the counter were rude and condescending. The guys behind the counter were apologetic but offered no solutions.

At the turn, at about 2:00pm, the snack bar wasn't open to get a hot dog ( this was a Saturday) and we were told we couldn't get one in the restaurant. For such a "upscale" community, they certainly were far from. For the rate $24 on Golf Now, I might go back but not for full fare and certainly not if I wanted to impress anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Mixed review

The course is definitely to be played. Greens a bit slow but rolling true. However, it didn't seem that they really care about players that don't belong to the community. There was no information in Golfnow.com that it was cart path only, no information about not having ANY food and beverage outlet (consider that you are in the middle of the mountain, teeing off at 12:15 with 48 degrees and you can't even get a cup of coffee). I played only 9 holes since the front nine took us close to 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very decent course

Not the best, but you will appreciate. Great views. Golf balls not provided at range, which to me immediately indicates that it is not a top of the line course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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