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The Golf Club at Dove Mountain - Saguaro/Tortolita

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About

Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7849 yards
Slope 147
Rating 77.1

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain features 27 challenging holes that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. The Saguaro/Tortolita golf course is naturally named after its beautiful landscape of centuries-old Saguaro cacti nestled at the base of the Tortolita Mountain Range. The golf course meanders though desert washes covered in native flora and fauna. There are large greens that feature plenty of movement. The par-3 third hole on the Tortolita nine has the highest elevation of any at the golf club. There are also strategically placed fairway bunkers and a few forced carries.

Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Tournament 72 7849 yards 77.1 147
Blue 72 7240 yards 73.9 146
Copper 72 6811 yards 72.3 134
Yellow 72 6334 yards 69.8 126
Yellow (W) 72 6334 yards 76.7 149
Green (W) 72 5283 yards 71.6 132
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Tortolita/Saguaro
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 74.2/147 471 559 203 539 441 343 199 451 412 3618 453 504 191 385 439 177 439 567 467 3622 7240
Blue/Copper M: 73.1/138 428 559 181 539 398 343 199 439 412 3498 414 504 175 385 429 177 421 567 406 3478 6976
Cooper M: 71.6/132 428 546 181 516 398 343 174 439 379 3404 414 493 175 369 429 161 421 539 406 3407 6811
Copper/Yellow M: 70.1/130 428 533 181 481 398 280 174 375 379 3229 395 493 175 349 429 146 386 539 406 3318 6547
Yellow M: 69.0/126 W: 76.0/150 417 533 156 481 370 280 164 375 326 3102 395 482 155 349 419 146 386 506 394 3232 6334
Yellow/Green M: 66.9/122 W: 73.4/135 304 533 121 481 314 280 164 345 319 2861 308 482 155 349 363 139 321 411 327 2855 5716
Green M: 64.4/116 W: 70.5/130 300 464 114 403 311 273 114 339 320 2638 307 408 124 271 361 131 318 408 317 2645 5283
Handicap 6 4 16 2 10 12 18 8 14 7 3 17 13 5 15 9 1 11
Par 4 5 3 5 4 4 3 4 4 36 4 5 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 12 8 16 14 6 10 18 4 2 3 15 13 5 7 17 9 11 1

Course Details

Year Built 2009
Fairways Bermuda with Perennial Rye overseed
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2009) Chet Williams (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies Yes - Forecaddies
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Sharon5909865
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Hole signs

We got turned around a couple of times and lost on #9 Sahuaro! The direction and hole signs could be clearer. Especially for 1st timers. Other then that, great experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Ravage
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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chrisbb
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Reviews 188
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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4.52356 Stars

Thanks for being on GolfNow! Challenging course very challenging saguaro finishing hole!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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1johneb
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful design and lay out.

When I booked the tee time I had very high expectations as I have heard many good reviews of this course. As I played hole to hole every expectation of mine were unbelievable. The course, grounds the staff were over the top. Views were incredible. I will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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chrisbb
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Reviews 188
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

4.524 Stars

Very challenging, can play really long if you want. Many golfers have the worst round of their year here!

Thanks for listing on Golfnow

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000007712689
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Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

My favorite course in the area due to the layout

I've played this course 4 or 5 times over the past couple summers and truly enjoy the layout. It plays long, some forgiveness on its fairways and the views are outstanding. The ONLY issue right now with the course is the dryness of its fairways and around the greens due to the dry summer weather we've had.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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kmitt6200
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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At5thTee
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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u314159920925
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Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000004610630
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Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Outstanding location with excellent desert views

This is a championship course that used to be on the PGA tour. A challenging course for the average golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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BROWNSHAWAII
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course as not in good condition

Course was dry, too many dry spots for the price of playing. I know it is summer and water is important in the desert but I just played other courses that have way better grass conditions. Better to play this in winter when course and weather will make it a better experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Jchilbro
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Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Burkland
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Bad shape

This is a premiere course that was in worse shape than a cow pasture.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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N6dnxvkNhlQ8H0Uwm3d9
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Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Jack Nicholas designed course……. Need I say more! Very challenging course, accuracy is very important. Beautiful and well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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bigslik
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Golf Course was in excellent shape a pleasure to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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terryprotto
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Outstanding Design

Very Challenging design. It is a must play at least 3x. The first time a person is on training wheels. When a target is selected, you don't know if there is a hazard area right where you think the ideal drive might be. Approach shots are almost always uphill, making the course longer. The fairways were not very lush. The greens have been punched and sanded and are running true and maybe a 10.5 on the stimp. I just moved to Tucson and this will be a regular stop, especially with guests in town.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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rics319
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great facility, course, and staff

Course was in great shape, staff very courteous and helpful, and the layout is challenging without being a killer!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Barry6365023
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Thanks Matt.

Shout out the to GM Matt. Matt went above and beyond to take care of our group. Much appreciated!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jdhaverly
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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amartin1206
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Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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