| _ | | _ | | | Dell Urich Golf Course, in the heart of Tucson, was renovated in 1994 from a dry, straightforward, dull course to a lush, innovative, beautiful design, and has become one of the best public courses in the state. With the longest of four tees measuring only 6623 total yards, Dell Urich is not considered a long course; however, there are four par 4's over 440 yards, more than any course in Tucson. Another of Dell Urich's characteristics is that the par-70 design has three par 5's and five par 3's. An assortment of holes with unique designs provide an excellent setup for a challenging and pleasurable round of golf. Slope = 119 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | The Hilton's nine-hole Pusch Ridge Golf Course graces the foothills surrounding the resort, and sets up for an outstanding afternoon or early morning excursion onto the links. The course record is a conservative 32, just three under par, and the first hole at Pusch Ridge sets the tone for the rest of the round. Drastic elevation changes, tight fairways, postage stamp size greens, stumbling distance from your room...what more could you want from a golfing situation? | | | _ | | _ | | | Randolph North is the home of lush fairways, true greens, and every March, the LPGA's Welch's Championship. It combines a mix of short and long holes, which can make for a fun-filled round. Take advantage of the short holes, because par is a good score on the long ones. Slope = 125 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.,this spectacular 6,916-yard layout meanders through the rugged and scenic foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Highlights include forests of giant saguaros, panoramic mountain vistas, and rare natural desert springs. Slope = 144 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | While playing through saguaro-capped hillsides surrounded by natural desert terrain, the Canada Course offers plush, garden-like fairways. With the addition of spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains and desert wildlife, your camera is a must when visiting the Canada Course. The signature hole #8 features a 185-yard carry over natural desert terrain, and is consistently voted one of the toughest par-3s in the Tucson area. Slope = 123 / **1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Spanish for Conqueror, the Conquistador Course, a recently renovated Greg Nash design, offers state-of-the-art agronomic conditions allowing the golfer to experience a true desert classic. Within a park-like setting, the golfer is encompassed by natural mesquite and palo verde trees intertwined with vibrant desert flora. Four sets of tee boxes allows golfers of all abilities to enjoy the course. Slope = 123 / **1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Voted one of Golf Digest's "1998-99 Places to Play", this Arthur Hills-designed course, in the scenic Tortolita Mountains, features gorgeous greens, diverse playing environments, and the challenging topography for golfers of every level. Slope = 136 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | Starr Pass, a world renowned true desert golf course is consistently ranked in the top ten Arizona courses and in the nations top 100. Starr Pass features a commanding desert style layout of eighteen holes through beautiful mountain passes, box canyons, and desert ravines. Dramatic terrain and a great Robert Cupp and Craig Stadler design, promise a championship experience and will challenge any player, demanding finesse and accuracy on the par-71 layout. Slope = 139 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Tubac Golf Resort & Spa's 27 hole championship course makes it the perfect Arizona golf resort. Designed in 1959 by renowned golf course architect Robert "Red" Lawrence, the original 18 hole course stood as the most desirable in the Southwest, and was where many of the scenes of Kevin Costner's 1996 golf movie Tin Cup was filmed. In the fall of 2006 local golf course architect Ken Kavanaugh added nine new holes, significantly enhancing the preexisting cottonwood treed and lushly verdant layout. Slope = 129 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | The 18-hole Catalina Course (formerly the Orange/Gold course) has been home to the PGA tour stop in Southern Arizona since 1965. Designed by Robert Bruce Harris, this parkland course offers wide rolling Bermuda fairways, and ten sparkling lakes. Slope = 136 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Open in December 2005, the Sonoran Course at the Omni Tucson National Resort is a desert-style course. Designed by 2006 Ryder Cup Captain, Tom Lehman, the course offers a combination of native desert vegetation with strategic bunkering. Slope = 136 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Legendary champion Jack Nicklaus took advantage of the High Sonoran Desert setting to integrate strategy, variety and fair shot values into his Signature Design golf course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. Dove Mountain is his first Tucson golf course in 25 years, playing at elevations ranging from 2,300 to 3,200 feet. Nicklaus created 27 holes with unique challenges and distinct character, blending naturally among noble saguaros and the surrounding Tortolita Mountain Range. Host to the Accenture Match Play Championship, this world-class competition features the top 64 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Slope = 146 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Ventana Canyon, nestled in the Santa Catalina Foothills, is an oasis of 36 holes flowing through 2,000 acres of desert canyons at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and the Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Created by Tom Fazio with a sensitivity to the environment that foreshadowed today's design ethic. This is the sister course to The Mountain Course, listed as one of the 50 "must play" courses in LINKS magazine's 1997 Best of Golf awards. Slope = 140 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Built in 1984, the Mountain Course is the prestigious course to play at Ventana Course. This course gives even scratch golfers fits with slim fairways and fast greens. The signature hole (#3) is known for its scenery. There are mountains that surround three sides of the green, while a deep canyon protects the front. Designed by Tom Fazio this 18-hole course has won Golf Magazine's Gold Medal Award and Links Magazine's Best of Golf Award. Slope = 147 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Nestled between the Tortolita & Santa Catalina Mountains rests Tucson's most premiere public golf course - The Golf Club at Vistoso. Here, pristine Sonoran desert plays host to stately saguaros, beautiful desert flora and spectacular mountain views. Designed by Tom Weiskopf, this par-72 course offers yardage ranges from 6,932 for championship, to 5,165 for ladies. With every hole a "postcard", this true desert golf experience is challenging yet playable. Slope = 145 / ****1/2 | | | | | | | | Custom Trip Quote to Tucson | | | | | | | | | | |