The legend began more than 120 years ago when the club’s hero, Richard Starr, crafted a trail through the rugged Tucson Mountains. Today, Starr Pass Country Club still continues to exist with 27 holes of championship holes that meander through the mountains and arroyos of Tucson. Golf legends – Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, Payne Stewart, and Nancy Lopez – have all made their way through this historic golf destination. When seeking a memorable adventure, better have a golf trip to this legendary golf club and see the heroic works of the legends.

A golf vacation at Starr Pass Country Club challenges the golfers’ game through the use of natural elements as hazards, while calming their souls with beautiful vistas of the Catalina Mountains. The three 9-hole courses are named after the desert wildlife found here – Rattler, Road Runner, and Coyote. In 2003, these courses were redesigned by the legendary Arnold Palmer. After a round of golf, guests may choose to stay at JW Marriot Starr Pass Resort and Spa that offers elegant accommodations including seven restaurants, state of the art fitness center, and the comfortable 20,000 square foot Hashani Spa.

 The club’s views are simply dramatic as it winds through valleys and arroyos , and curves among the bluffs of Tucson Mountains. The demanding and unique layout allows guests to enjoy unsurpassed views of the entire facility. Starr Pass Country Clubis sure to be the highlight of the golf trip no matter which of the Rattler, Road Runner, or Coyote nine’s the golfers play.

Basking in the view of Tucson’s most stunning mountainscapes, playing through saguaro capped hillsides surrounded by natural desert terrain, and enjoying the manicured fairways and dramatic scenery of El Conquistador – Canada Course would never be complete without a camera. The Canada course is situated across the street from the clubhouse and boasts its perfect vistas from any part of the place. Visiting this course would probably be the best golf vacation for any golf loving guest.

El Conquistador – Canada Course requires a wise selection of clubs. Golfers prefer this course because it demands more strategy, requiring them good use of every club. The 183-yard 8th hole overlooks the city and considered by many players as the toughest par 3 in Tucson. It is surrounded by desert on both left and right, and the green is guarded by a large bunker in front. The 10th hole kicks the players’ back nine off with a bang. The 453 yard par 4 has a desert wash down the whole right hand side and some precisely placed mesquite trees on the left which require golfers to hit a drive, both long and straight. The 533 yard 16th hole is a true risk and reward par 5. With enough confidence, players may attempt to carry the wash that cuts across the fairways 260 yards from the tee. There’s a lot of variety to a game at this course – with appreciable mounding, doglegs and elevation changes from the tee to the green. It has exactly the right elements for an unforgettable golf trip.

The El Conquistador – Canada Course measures over 6,800 yards from the Championship tees and over 5,000 yards from the forward tees. Bring out the camera – record while playing golf and take pictures of the wonderful views of the place. The tight, desert-lined fairways and smoothing greens of the Canada course make for a fantastic golf vacation experience.

A golf club that’s rich in history, SanIgnacio Golf Club was once part of a parcel of land called San Ignacio de la Canoa that originally belonged to Mexico. However, in 1854, they sold it to the US, and later on became the home of a surprising Arthur Hills 18-hole championship golf course. So much for its origin, the course has lot more up its sleeve to give the visitors with a surprising golf vacation.

 Just 20 minutes south of Tucson in the heart of Green Valley, this par 71 facility built in 1989 provides a 5,200 to 6,704 yards of golf depending on the selected tees. Taking a golf trip to this course requires a sublime strategy. One superior feature is the visibility from tee to green. Golfers can be able to see everything they must encounter before they swing their clubs. The signature hole is the beautiful par five 13^th . A memorable double dogleg will make your heart flutter when seen from its elevated tees. The course gives a series of challenges that no other course in greater Tucson area could offer that’s why many golfers consider San Ignacio Golf Club as the work of a genius.

 San Ignacio Golf Club is at 3,000 feet elevation offering a cooler temperature in the middle summer than other Tucson courses. And, as if the course and club setting are not enough, the Coyote Grill, which is the the Club’s restaurant, is one of the most popular dining spots in Green Valley. So when planning a surprising golf trip, better add San Ignacio to the top list and be amazed by its magical features and amenities.

Situated in a perfect place, surrounded by tall pine trees and the magnificent lagoon Del Sauce, Del Lago Golf Club plays like more of a combination of desert golf and links which features wide fairways that drift off into the surrounding arroyos and valleys that leads to the large greens. This high course, that rests at an elevation of 3,400 feet, offers either one of the many lakes or threads through strategically placed bunkers that are ready to catch the slightest mistake of every shot. Be sure to spend a golf vacation at Del Lago when planning to experience the best in desert golf.

 The views of the Rincon , Santa Catalina, and Santa Rita mountains from Del Lago Golf Club are spectacular. This 18-hole course features 7,206 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 requires every club in the golfer’s bag and a good supply of nerves on slick, undulating greens. Del Lago is really not far out of town as what people perceive. It’s just a short drive east of Tucson to the Vail Road exit. The clubhouse includes a full-service pro shop, a bar and grill. Green fees are also golfer-friendly considering the quality of the course. A golf trip to Del Lago gives its guests the opportunity to learn how to play golf, or for amateurs, to enhance their golfing skills with its gigantic practice facilities in the area – including a driving range, practice bunker, and a 12,000 square foot practice green.

 Opened in 1981, Dave Marr and Jay Riviere designed Del Lago Golf Club to give the visitors a relaxing sense of playing up high. From up above, the place gives you the view of the beautiful world around it. A golf vacation at Del Lago is a one of a kind experience that no golf course elsewhere could offer.