Resorts at Ventana Canyon: Loews and The Lodge

Seriously the best course in town. Pay the money, enjoy an awesome round of golf. You won’t be disappointed.

Course was in good condition. Wasn't sure why we were paired with two employees from the course, but they were delightful, so it didn't matter. It just seemed odd to us to be paired with them, since we paid quite a bit to play.

Very nice course. My only complaint is they didn’t have ANY water jugs on the course which is very dangerous.

Beautiful but sprawling course in very good condition. The greens are immaculate and roll as true as any course I’ve played. That said, I’ve never felt less welcome at any club in my life. From trying to book a tee time (staying at the resort for extended weekend and no one willing to assist with a tee time - finally made via Hot Deal on GolfNow for $100 to learn with my playing companion that he booked with the pro shop for $49) to the starter to everyone else we encountered, we were made to feel like we were a pain rather than a guest. We couldn’t get on until 1:00 pm and were told we needed to wait for a shotgun start group to finish but we couldn’t use the practice green because they were going to water. Was told there would be cart service “for a while” but that never happened. Finally got to the halfway house and the place was out of most beers (oh, we sold out) and was closing up. I’ll never be back to the resort or the course.

We played to Mountain course in late May

Great shape with Fabulous views

Fun to play

But fairly pricey unless you get a deal or play it out of “ high season”.

We WILL. be back to play the Canyon Course

Greens and fairways were perfect. Switched courses on us because of aeration which is understandable but still disappointed.

Canyon course, little or no waiting. Pushed from behind, hit into, but not a course reflection. Fast, smooth greens. Some of the best around, compare to Sewailo, La Paloma.

Fairways full, bunkers especially good:fluffy and full. Overall a great golf experience that costs more but conditions reflect the added money. Didn’t see a drink cart but kiosk at the turn. Yardages on sprinkler heads (front, mid, rear) help. Layout is special as are the views.

My first impression was how friendly the staff was. I was greeted at the door and all the way through, with directions and help getting through the resort.

The course (Canyon) was in excellent condition. The greens were the best I've played all season. Hats off to the grounds crew

The cups were not set properly and had a crown around them. Like the cone of a volcano. This caused many putts to be missed. This course and facility is too good to have this type of problem. Your course maintenance manager should be all over this. I talked to one of the employees and they said they've had the complaint before. I'd played with 3 others and we all had the same concern with the cups not set properly. You need to include proper cup setting in your green set up.

4 hcp shot a 83 for my 3rd round of the yr

Played gold tees

Not long but tight hit mostly 3 woods off most tees

Nice track with insanely firm and fast greens that have a lot of contouring

Fastest greens I’ve ever played

Speed of play is slow due to the greens being so fast

Course condition was excellent. Pace of play was horrendous! Over booked.

Course forbids private food or drink, but turns around and charges $5.00 for a .69 cent bottle of soda. Didn’t buy food...to expensive.

Would not have found pro shop without help..poorly marked.

Driving range limits distance to 225 yards, so inadequate preparation.

Practice facilities were very good. The course is in a very pretty setting and well tended. The fairways were very forgiving but the greens were something I think even the pros would have trouble with, very difficult. The pace of play was terrible, we had to wait on the 3 some ahead of us on each hole and their was a 2 some behind us that was always right on our tail. Never saw a marshal. For the price of this course I would have expected better spacing.

I played Dove Mountain last week and didn't have any problem maintaining a rhythm without waiting to play each hole and having someone right behind me. Preferred that course over Ventana.

First time here and the course was excellent Weather was perfect and a lot of great scenery,

the par 3's were really great and the last hole was a thing of beauty., The Whale rock hole was also a real gem on this course. I highly recommend this course especially if you have never played it. I live in Pittsburgh and will probably never get here again and this one was on my bucket list.

Beautiful layout, pristine conditions, and unique holes that are fair, but challenge even the best golfers. You truly get what you pay for here.