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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
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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
23 Reviews (23)
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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
91.3%
Recommend this course
21 out of 23 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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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

All great with exception of pro shop staff

The staff at pro shop was very rude. I was running minutes late and he gave me a long lecture that l thought he was not going to let me play. (There was not another person schedule in front of me for about another hour). Plus another lecture about my girlfriend being a rider or what he called it a spectator.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/21/2016

I agree

The course is beautiful but the employees are more than rude!

We were harassed twice about slow play there was no one in back of us. We would have let anyone play through. Coming in and looking at the clock we played in 4 hours and 15 minutes....will never play there again!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great but challenging course

The preserve is a great, but challenging course. Fairways and greens are in great shape. I highly recommend playing the course, to see for yourself. Will I play it again, you bet I will.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A beautiful place to play

The setting is spectacular, the staff was very friendly, the tees and fairways were outstanding and the greens were a bit grainy and somewhat slow. However, it was a terrific experience and we would play there again. I imagine the greens will get better; they have good grass, but need to be cut lower. Sand traps are very good. This is not a walkers course because of the distance between many holes, but walking each hole, if your clubs are on a cart, is nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need more water

Need more water on the course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Preserve

Great layout. Conditions of greens and around greens was not good. Good deal for the price. Disappointed in the conditions for a premier course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Thunder & lightning didn't cause that double boogie

Greens in bad shape, but overall course conditions good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun

We had alot of fun and the course is in good shape. Greens are slow so be prepared. Staff were very friendly and lunch afterwards was good. I recommend the quesadilla. Good times and will be back...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fix the Greens!

Greens are in terrible condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting course, but out of the way

The course was nice, but no beverage cart. Sand traps were heavy and wet even thought I didn't tee off until 1PM. Good thing was plenty of water and ice on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course - poor service on course this day

One of the best courses around will go back every chance we can. The changes in undulation and shot values were way up there. The greens were bad on this day and very little water on course (at 1 and10) plus no cart. 110 deg not sure what they were thinking

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

views

this course has a very good layout.. no 2 holes are the same. this course makes you use just about every club in the bag.. i always enjoy playing this course and the views it offers.. greens are normally good but unfortunatly they were punched recently and were bumpy.. i will be back cause this course is usually very well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course great views!

Played at 1pm on a hot day so Had the course to ourselves at a great price! Maybe I shouldn't say, but it wasn't bad as the course is not all down in valley with no air flow. Had great breezes that kept us comfortable and the course offers plenty of places for ice and water refills.

Some dry spots on course but ground screw taking care of that.

Amazing views and wildlife to enjoy along the way! Challenging holes to keep iur attention for many rounds to come

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Preserve

The course took 3" of rain the night before. Still, very nice experience. Beautiful layout. The setting is amazing.

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

placement is key

This course is near absolutely nothing. However, it is a beautiful layout. You are surrounded by majestic mountains and hawks. The club house is a part of a country club.

The greens were in fine shape ( a little slow). The course itself requires that you place each shot. There are only ( perhaps) three holes that require you just let loose with a driver. It is worth the trip (at least once). I don't think I saw even one water cooler. There is one bathroom located at a key intersection--with an ice machine that didn't work.

In brief--the course is fine. I am sure I will be back. Play the course and then have a cold drink on the shaded deck that has cold mist.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A must play

A course you will remember and really enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Beautiful Course

The course was fantastic with incredible views of the Catalina Mountains.

The only negative was the pro shop guy was extremely unfriendly. He acted annoyed that we were there to play a round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

One of AZ best. Greens could have been faster but overall a great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

My wife and I have golfed on this course about a dozen times. Most of the time the pace of play is great. The views are spectacular. The course is one of the most challenging in Tucson and is always in great condition. The club house/country club is first rate.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Oh, Boy !!!!!

I would like to recommend this course to friends but, none of them are single digit golfers. It is an extremely difficult course. No mistakes allowed. I shot an 83 and felt lucky to do so well. Narrow fairways, lots of washes, hilly and very slow greens. Course is in excellent shape except for the slow greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Be prepared

Very challenging course, not for causal golf. Too many technical shots. Even a good hit is often penalized. Would be more enjoyable if played a few times, but slow play is ok here, therefore tough to get rythm going. Only flat hole is 18. Most landing areas and greens are not visible from tee; par threes required carries over ravines. Mentally grueling.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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