Golf
Tubac's Championship Golf Course
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. Featuring the most challenging fairways set against the breakthtakingly beautiful Arizona skyline, our championship course allows our guests to hone their skills at the professional level.
Anza Nine
Named after Juan Bautista De Anza, the Anza Nine starts with five brand-new holes then finishes with what were formally our 10th, 11th & 18th. Patrons of the adjacent Stables Restaurant can often be seen watching players navigate the tricky par-3 ninth hole with its island green, which is reminiscent of the 17th at TPC Sawgrass.
Rancho Nine
Named for the owners of Tubac’s golf club in Cave Creek, the Rancho Nine includes the fourth "Tin Cup" hole featured in Kevin Costner's aforementioned film. The course is also home to the infamous "Tubac Triangle," a perilous three-hole stretch that will put even the most talented players to the test.
Aptly named "Train Wreck," the 651 yard eighth hole can test the mettle of the most accomplished professionals. Any golfer whose ball lands on a cow pie on the starting hole may refer to the local rule printed on the scorecard stating, "Ball landing on cow pie: pick, lick, and place no closer to the hole!"
Otero Nine
Tubac’s original front nine, named after the Otero family who established the Otero Ranch in 1789, is classic with beautiful bentgrass greens hopscotched among stately cottonwoods and mesquite groves. No. 9 of the Otero has been shortened some 100 yards to a short par-4. The challenge is to avoid a huge lake that runs down most of the left side and in front of the green.
Practice Facility
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa also offers the finest Arizona practice facilities. Work on all aspects of your game on our full-length driving range, putting green, pitching hole and bunker facility. We even have 3 Class A PGA Professionals on staff providing expert instruction for everyone from novices to budding amateurs.
Golf clinics are held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday (men) and Wednesday (women) weekly from October through April, and are open to all golfers looking to improve their game.
Clubhouse & Pro Shop
First opening its doors in the spring of 2004, our state-of-the-art 4,600 square foot Clubhouse & Pro Shop features the latest in golfing fashion along with the most trusted brands of equipment including Ping, Taylor Made & Titleist. Top-of-the-line sets of Cobra clubs are available for rental, and our friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist you with any additional requirements you may have.
SERVICES
- Golf lessons
- Expert practice facility
- Golf and beverage carts
- Bag storage
- Golf club and shoe rental
- Water stations
- All golf charges can be billed to your Guestroom Folio
COURSE POLICIES
- Spikeless facility
- Each golfer must play with own set of clubs
- Players are prohibited from bringing outside food or beverages on premises
- Appropriate attire
Appropriate attire must be worn at all times while enjoying the links at our resort. No jeans, T-shirts or cutoffs may be worn by men, and women must wear shorts and skirts of appropriate length. No halter-tops or T-shirts allowed.
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is the most highly sought after of all the Tucson resorts. Whether you have a ten-thousand, hundred-thousand or million-dollar swing, we look forward to putting it to the test with our championship course. Make an online reservation today for the finest in Arizona golf vacations.