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Golf Club at Vistoso

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Just about an hour’s drive south of Phoenix and only minutes North of Tucson in the Oro valley, Golf Club at Vistoso is a desert-filled layout designed by Tom Weiskopf that makes full use of the impressive natural landscape. Although it’s a part of a large development, visitors could still feel like they’re in the middle of the desert on every hole. Desert wildlife abounds the Vistoso Golf course – visitors can see javalina, coyotes, deers, bobcats, and rabbits galore. A golf trip to Vistoso gives you a peek at how epic desert life is.

 The 18th hole, par -72 Vistoso course at the Golf Club at Vistoso plays 6,935 yards from the tips. Its course rating is 72.1 and the slope rating is 145 on Bermuda grass. The course opened for play in 1995. Just like other Weiskopf designs, the landing areas are generous and the greens are fiercely bunkered Water is in play on only the 8th hole – a 389 yard, par 4.The 5th hole is ranked the most difficult hole on the course. The club has a state-of-the-art practice facility with front and back tees, a huge putting green and a fairway bunker on the range for extensive practice. A golf vacation at this true desert golf experience is challenging yet playable for all types of golfers.

 Aside from its challenging course layouts and design, it was also voted “Best Course in Tucson” and the “Number Three Public Course in Arizona” by Golf Digest in 1999. Golf Club at Vistoso obtained its reputation for creating the perfect golf vibe by providing high quality service and maintaining an immaculate facility that exceeds players’ expectations. Live the golf vacation you imagined by visiting this golf club!

Tucson National – Sonoran Course

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For the purists and tradition-loving golfers, the Sonoran Course of the Tucson National Golf Club pales in comparison to its sibling Catalina course. The Catalina Course has 50 long glorious years of wonderful history, a favorite competition host and golf vacation destination. The Sonoran Course is a young course, opened in 2005 with quite a few big recognitions to its name. But to the golfer who delights himself in challenges and stepping his game up, the Sonoran Course is paradise. And it’s quite a looker too!

The 18-hole Tom Lehman designed Sonoran Course of the Tucson National Golf Club has wonderful views of the Sonoran desert which could lure golfers into thinking it is a relatively plain and calm desert course. But its 69 huge bunkers, 2 lakes and very dramatic elevation changes are not for the faint of heart. It is one crazy ride of dips and falls and hazards of thick desert bushes. The rolling fairways of this golf trip favorite adds more twist to this already twisted-ly challenging course.

Puritans and radicals may never come to agree on which is better than the two Tucson National courses. But one thing remains undeniable: the Sonoran Course of the Tucson National Golf Club is more than just the usual golf vacation spot. It offers a brand of challenge that’s uniquely its own; it is something both an old-time conventional golfer and the modern golfer would love. Simply said, it is on its way to making a name for itself – the kind that could equal that of its sister course.

Tucson National – Catalina Course

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A good reputation is built by years of unceasing good deeds and a single mistake could ruin a lifetime’s worth of good name. Since its opening in the 1960s, the Catalina Course of the Tucson National Golf Club has been building a good name for itself as a premiere golf vacation destination. Fortunately, nothing in the last 50 years has stained its untarnished record.

The good name carried by the Catalina Course of the Tucson National Golf Club as a top caliber golf course has been complimented by countless golf legends whose skills and prowess in the sport have been tested in all the top competitions it has hosted. Apart from its being a golf trip favorite, the Catalina Course is in fact a favorite host of many competitions. It has hosted over 30 PGA Tour Events (Chrysler Classic of Tucson), is the annual host of the University of Arizona invitational, and host of the 2006 NCAA Regional’s. The traditional parkland course layout, designed by Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, are surrounded with many tall trees and eight pristine lakes. It has one of the most notorious closing holes in the PGA Tour, a par-4. 443 yard water-guarded 18th hole on an elevated green.

The excellence of the golf vacation spot has been praised greatly not only by avid golfers who fell in love with it but by premiere golf publications as well. Golf Digest, for one, has selected it as one of the “Top 25 Golf Courses in North America”. For the past 50 years, and counting, the Catalina Course of the Tucson National Golf Club has been making great names out of the winners of its numerous competitions. It is a perfect way to complete its own good reputation.

El Conquistador – Pusch Ridge Course

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Most golfers find short courses exactly just that – short. No lingering memories, no challenge. The Pusch Ridge Course at the EL Conquistador Tennis and Golf Resort in Tucson, Arizona is not. The nine hole course has enough attitude as a golf course to equal the two other 18-hole courses at the same golf vacation destination. It is short but is never short on fun, excitement and challenge.

The Pusch Ridge Course of the El Conquistador make up 9 of the 45 holes on the resort, the other two 18-holes being the Conquistador and the Canada courses. Designers of the Pusch Ridge Course, Greg Nash and Jeff Hardin, made optimum use of Tucson’s naturally rugged terrain and desert vegetation to make this short course a long and lasting memory to every golfer. The course is all 2,788 yards from the longest tees, with three sets of tees to accommodate players of various handicaps. Water protects several holes that puts a golfer’s shotmaking skills to a test – but the spectacular view of the mountains on most holes of this golf trip haven will make up for the heartbreak in case of a high score.

A short game at the Pusch Ridge Course of the El Conquistador will not feel short at all. It will make one look forward to playing the other two courses not because it wasn’t satisfying, but because it was enough to make golfers realize the need to step their games up and renew their love for the sport. Golf vacations at the Hilton El Conquistador are made complete by the superb services at the resort facility. Nothing comes short this side of the golfing planet – it’s all fulfilling, all the best and nothing less than that.

El Conquistador – Canada Course

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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.

El Conquistador – Conquistador Course

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Tee off under the warm Arizona sun in the shadow of the spectacular Sta. Catalina mountains and the Tucson Valley. A keen golfer would be thrilled to discover what El Conquistador – Conquistador Course and why it is the largest and most popular golf resort in Tucson – and one of Arizona’s best. When planning for a retreat, El Conquistador is the ideal destination. Small houses are available for guests, with a spectacular view, and live bunnies and quails are everywhere. These cute animals fascinate the visitors which let them feel that they’re more on a zoo trip than a golf trip.

 El Conquistador – Conquistador Course offers 18 holes of the championship golf on three exceptional courses. Each hole of the course provides challenging play for golfers of different skill levels with course enhancements by Greg Nash, the original architect, to provide the highest quality of play throughout this Southwest golf resort. It has combined Tucson’s widest range of amenities and activities to enjoy not only golf but also tennis, fitness, kids programs, and dining in a picturesque setting. The course also features the perfect place to host golf tournaments. Competitive rates, world class food and superb services separate El Conquistador from any other golf trip experience in Tucson.

 Whether to play golf or just have a relaxing vacation, El Conquistador – Conquistador Course is the perfect destination. The course winds through numerous stands of mesquite trees, offering a park like feel in a desert landscape. El Conquistador is exceptionally playable with a lush feel. No wonder why it is named one of the top Arizona golf resorts in the Southwest. Overall, a golf vacation at this course is like going to the park, zoo, and golf area – all at the same time!

San Ignacio Golf Club

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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 13th . 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.

Forty Niner Country Club

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If Forty Niner Country Club could talk, the guests would probably hear many interesting stories about the Indians who lived here centuries ago. The club would probably tell how amusing its natural beauty is and would become more proud of the changes made. A golf trip to Forty Niner is also an opportunity to find many historic artifacts.

 Large mesquite, cottonwood, weeping willows, and eucalyptus trees line this relaxing northeast golf club. Not to mention the three lakes and astonishing mountain views which make an enjoyable course for all ages. Located in North East Tucson, Forty Niner Country Club is an older, upscale country club circled by very nice residential homes in a traditional peaceful country club setting – reminiscent of days gone by. Taking a golf vacation here brings every guest back to a slower, quieter and more peaceful time. Bringing a camera might be necessary to capture moments in this unique setting.

 The 18-hole Forty Niner Country Club plays 6,630 yards from the tips for a par of 72, a course rating of 71.3, and a slope of 124 on Bermuda grass. This William F. Bell-designed course, which opened for play in 1961, is mostly flat; it is more of a traditional course with elevated greens, gentle, and beautiful, as it winds through the wonderful elegant subdivision. Being accurate off the tee and shot placement are more important than distance especially when confronted by the dogleg holes. Be sure to bring families and friends for a golf trip to Forty Niner for the course – the place is best enjoyed with fun company!

Del Lago Golf Club

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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.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain

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When the top golf players of the present day agree that a golf course is beautiful, then it must be. Home to the Annual World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play Championships, where 64 of the best and top ranked golfers compete , The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain is perhaps the best there is to Tucson Golf. It combines the best in golf as well as the best in amenities making it the complete golf vacation destination.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain is all 27-holes of Jack Nicklaus design perfection, set in the beautiful high Sonoran desert north of Tucson, Arizona with the stunning Tortolita Mountain Ranges as its backdrop. Jack Nicklaus made optimum use of the desert’s terrain to give the course an edge in character – encouraging daring but fun play from each golfer. The holes are divided into three nines: the front Saguaro nine, back Tortolita nine, and the spare nine, the Wild Burro, which is the designer’s personal favorite. The premiere golf trip haven is abundant in beautiful views and indigenous desert flora and fauna.

And, as is characteristic in anything that bears the Ritz-Carlton brand, the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain offers the best in golf vacation amenities. From the elegant suites to the excellent sports and fitness facilities to the world-class clubhouse service, the golf course doesn’t come short of amazing. Golfer, pro or not, would definitely agree why this is the best golf course in Tucson and maybe in the entire Arizona: it combines nothing but only the best in playability, scenery, and high class amenities.