Tucson Golf Courses Near Saguaro Ranch

While there are no plans to build a golf course within Saguaro Ranch, golf aficionados will appreciate the community’s unbeatable proximity to several world-class golf courses in Tucson. There are 36 courses within a 15-mile radius of Tucson, including 30 18-hole courses and five 9-hole courses. Golfers have access to championship layouts designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Lehman, Tom Fazio, and Jack Nicklaus, to name a few.

Just take a look at some of the idyllic and pristine options for golf near Saguaro Ranch, among the finest courses in the desert southwest.

Loews Ventana Canyon: Mountain

Ranked “Best in State” by Golf Digest, this public Tom Fazio-designed course is tucked neatly into the Santa Catalina mountains amid saguaro cacti and desert landscape. Stout and aesthetically striking, the fairways are wide and fast and the greens are relatively benign — as far as Fazio courses are concerned.

This course features one of the most photographed golf holes west of the Mississippi: The signature third hole. A short par three, the tee features awe-inspiring views of the Sonoran Desert and into Mexico. You’ll never forget the first time you play this course! Read More.

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass

In 1991, Phil Mickelson’s win at the Tucson Open solidified the Starr Pass Golf Club’s role in golf history. The victory launched then-amateur Mickelson (who was a student at Arizona State University at the time) into an astounding professional career. Play a round on one, two or three of the 9-hole courses.

The Palmer Course, designed by legendary Arnold Palmer, will test even the most seasoned player with dramatic elevation changes and the swirling winds created by the Tucson Mountains. The Rattler Course offers breathtaking views of Tucson and the surrounding mountain ranges. A challenging Par 5 with a split fairway, this one will keep players on their toes. The Coyote Course is nestled in a quiet area where wildlife frequently makes appearances: You may spot jackrabbits, quail, or deer. Read More.

Omni Tucson National: Sonoran

Known around the world for its magnificent views, the Catalina course at Omni Tucson National was a longtime host of the PGA Tour’s Tucson Open and currently hosts a PGA Tour Champions event. With a traditional layout sporting gentle contours and tree-lined fairways, this course was designed by Robert Van Hagge and Bruce Devlin, and selected as one of Golf Digest’s 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America.

The University of Arizona men’s golf team hosts a collegiate event every spring on this course, attracting some of the top programs in the country. Read More.

Indulge in Your Passion for Golf

These three examples are just a small sampling of the Tucson golf courses available to Saguaro Ranch residents. The Westin Paloma and Golf Club at Dove Mountain present two more world-renowned options within a reasonable drive from the Ranch. One thing is certain: A golfer living at Saguaro Ranch will never be bored!