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Value
4.1
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4.5
Friendliness
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Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7791 yards
Slope 147
Rating 76.0

Nestled in the desert foothills of the Tortolita Mountain Range, the 27 holes at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain feature dramatic elevation changes and stunning views. The three nines were all designed by Jack Nicklaus and are played in three different 18-hole combinations. The Wild Burro/Saguaro golf course combines Nicklaus' favorite nine, Wild Burro, with the front nine of the Accenture Match Play Championship. The golf course features intricately contoured greens and carefully placed fairway bunkers. The course plays through canyons and desert washes covered in centuries-old Saguaro cacti. The third, fourth and fifth holes on the Wild Burro nine are notably challenging with the third featuring an "island green" standing amidst sand and cacti.

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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Reviews

4.3
1498 Reviews (1498)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 79
Drinks 77
19th Hole Scenic Views 69
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 175
Bunkers 169
Forced Carries 137
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 140
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 138
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 115
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 137
At a Resort 132
In the 'Burbs 40

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf experience

Tough course but beautiful setting and great conditions. Gives you a real perspective on how good a golf course can be!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

FAST GREENS

GREENS WERE DRIED OUT AND PROBABLY OFF THE STEMP METER. SO FAST A 10 FT PUTT FINISHED 25 FT AWAY. MANY OF THE SAND TRAPS WERE FULL OF ROCKS. FAIRWAYS IN GREAT SHAPE.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect Golf

75 degrees, calm winds, the course to ourselves.

Perfect golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are like an egg

Was excited to play this course since it was the host of the Accenture Match Play and was a Ritz-Carlton property. It did not disappoint. The greens are not flat....anywhere! You must be able to read a green like the pros and place your approach shot like the pros. It was fun to try!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding experience

Greens were very tough as advertised but totally worth the sacrifice of a handful of extra strokes. Worth every penny!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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

NICE course

My husband and I are avid golfers and have golfed many in the Phoenix, Tucson areas. Dive mountain is one on the top list. Very nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic course

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain is a terrific golf experience for the above average golfer. It is one of the most scenic courses in Tucson. This Jack Nicklaus designed championship course is very challenging especially the Greens. To get the most enjoyment playing this course be sure to play from the best tees that fit your game. The score card offers combo tees which adjusts the course length that best fits each golfers comfort zone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable round

Enjoyed the course. Practice facilities very good. Enjoyed our round. Only negative was that folks did not fix their divots. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Serious Greens!

The course is in excellent condition, but the greens are nasty! They are firm and smooth, but hard to hold and the undulations are almost unfair if you’re on the wrong part of the green. But we love the course and will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
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

Lots of bunkers

Very generous fairways but quite a few have well placed bunkers which see to catch many a well struck shot. Steer clear if you want a good score!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course very tough greens hardly a flat put not for beginners

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a challenge

Tremendous , difficult course. Able to play 18 in 3.75 hours. Always enjoy this course—-humbling, challenging, greens very quick today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular location

A memorable course to celebrate my birthday. It was a beautiful day on a beautiful course. It was truly special.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic Course

Very challenging course, but was in perfect condition. A number of tee boxes for all level of players, but beginners will struggle regardless as it's a difficult course with undulating and fast greens. Played a few days ago while southern Arizona was a lot cooler than average, but it was still an enjoyable round. Had a good lunch prior to the round and both food and service was great. The only disappointment was that being from out of state, I was hoping to stop in the pro shop and purchase a few souvenirs after the round, but it was closed at 5:30 p.m. There's also no online store from what I can tell. Between my playing partner and I, they would've made an extra $300 or so.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Wonderful

Top 10 we have played. We play all over the country

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Greens are challenging, but a very good test of golf. Play the correct tee box

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Not Fair, but interesting course

There are 3 nines here. All are hard, but Wild Burro is the hardest. The holes are long, so bring your game. The only criticism we have is that the greens are not fair. They are cut very short, with lots of undulations, and no way to figure out the break. Consequently, nothing sticks, and a 2 putt is considered a victory. I had a high score because 3 putts were common. Also, you can lose your ball in the fairway in a heartbeat. Happened to my hub 3 times. I would still play it again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing course, great challenge!!

This course has some of the best views in Tucson as well as beautiful fairways, deep bunkers and “pull your hair” out greens!! Although I struggled through most of the round (except for birdiing the last two holes), I enjoyed every minute. Make the time and play one of Tucson’s best courses!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Where was the staff? Oh well.

78 degrees and a holiday! But where were the employees? I went to the pro shop and the one guy there ignored me for 5 minutes while going thru every possible tee time for some caller. Oh well. Then to the halfway house where the sole employee was also driving the beer cart on all 27 holes. Oh well. Finished the round in just under 4 hours and carried my bags to the car. Oh well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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