6200 N. Clubhouse Lane,
Tucson, Arizona 85750
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+1 (520) 577 1400Pro shop
+1 (800) 828 5701 (tool free)Fax
+1 (520) 577 4074Website
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Carl Allen (Head Golf Professional)Academy
Ventana Canyon Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Desert-style. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Desert and residential.
Designer:
Tom Fazio
Above distances are for the Mountain course. Also at Ventana Canyon is the 18-hole Canyon course (par-71; 6819 yards from back tees).
32.321771
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12 miles NE of downtown Tucson
Take route 77 (Oracle Road) heading north from Tucson. Turn right onto Ina Road heading east. After 11 miles (during which time Ina Road becomes Skyline Drive and then Sunrise Drive) turn left onto Kolb Road. After 1 mile Ventana Canyon Lodge, Golf & Racquet Club is on your right.
Ventana Canyon (Mtn)
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon (Mountain course): Widely regarded as one of Arizona's finest public-access golf facilities, Ventana Canyon is home to two excellent desert-style layouts. Occupying pride of place in the centre of the resort, and bordered on both sides by the Canyon course, the Mountain course is a wonderfully natural desert layout, with limited housing flanking the holes.
The drama comes early on this wonderfully crafted layout. The short par-3 3rd, played at the highest point on the course, provides one of Arizona's legendary holes. Things continue strongly on the front-nine, so much so, that the back-nine may actually feel a little less spectacular, although the quality of golfing challenges laid down by Tom Fazio continue unabated.
Throughout, the views of the Santa Catalina mountains and desert plains are stunning. The fairways here are lush, and the greens well-defended by menacing bunkering, grassy mounds and occasionally water. It's well worth going out of your way to ensure Ventana Canyon is included in your Arizona golfing itinerary.
Pick of the holes: the fabulous par-3 3rd on Ventana Canyon's Mountain course, measuring only 107 yards from the back tees, is one of the most photographed golf holes in Arizona.
Stay&Play at Ventana Canyon: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends. The Canyon and Mountain courses alternate on a daily-basis between members-only and public access. Visitors cannot play Canyon and Mountain courses on same day.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted but most players take a buggy.
Excellent
Ventana Canyon nestles in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, also known as the Catalina Mountains, or simply the Catalinas. They are named after St Catherine of Alexandria, who lived at the turn of the fourth century. The highest point in the Catalinas is Mt Lemmon, which climbs to a height of 9,157 feet (2,791 m) above sea level.
Arizona's 32nd best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
6200 North Clubhouse Land, Tucson, Arizona 85750
+1 (866) 613 9330
Visit websiteThe Lodge at Ventana Canyon sits against the backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Nestled within this spectacular setting are a semi-private country club and lodge, with 50 suites and 36 holes of golf. Winding through the canyons and arroyos of this 600-acre desert preserve are Tom Fazio's two 18 hole championship courses (Mountain and Canyon). The Lodge is a prestigious AAA Four Diamond property.
Ventana Canyon (Canyon and Mountain courses)
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Arizona National; Randolph Park (Dell Urich & Randolph North courses); Tucson National.
7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, Arizona
+1 (520) 299 2020
Visit websiteLoews Ventana Canyon Resort is a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether exploring the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, the hotel offers its guests a choice of 398 luxury guestrooms and suites, two heated pools and jacuzzi, two Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses, four lighted tennis courts, a Lakeside Spa, and spectacular Sonoran desert scenery.
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Ventana Canyon
Arizona National; Randolph Park (Dell Urich & Randolph North courses); Tucson National.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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