Nestled in the shallow ravines and rolling hills of the Santa Cruz River Valley, Canoa Hills Golf Club is a challending yet inviting 6,610-yard Dave Bennett design that takes full advantage of its natural setting. The par-72 layout is located just 20 minutes south of Tucson, in Southern Arizona's golf capital of Green Valley. Opened for play in 1984, the course is welcoming to players of all skill levels and has become a popular golfing destination for visitors to the area.

In general, indigenous mesquite trees can be found along the contoured fairways. With accurate shots producing the best results, generous lay-up areas make the golf course very playable for all abilities. The large bent grass greens are very receptive to approach shots making club selection important. Once you have reached the greens, you'll find some of the best bent grass putting surfaces in southern Arizona. Experience for yourself, the purest greens around.

Forty Niner Country Club, a William Francis Bell-designed classic, is an established club on the eastern side of Tucson. The semi-private facility is inviting to golfers of all skill levels with the traditional layout and gently rolling terrain which allows members the option to walk the course. Nestled between the Catalina and Rincon Mountains, the course meanders along a wooded riverbed with fairways lined by mature trees and native desert shrubbery. The golf course provides a visually inviting 18-hole course layout while providing a solid challenge for all players. Recent course renovations have only improved an already outstanding experience.

Superb course management is the key to scoring well at Forty Niner Country Club. Direction off the tee and shot placement are paramount above distance when embracing the dogleg holes on the course. If a player is able to master their tee ball, they will have a chance to find success on the slightly elevated greens. Mesquite, giant cottonwood, eucalyptus and weeping willow trees make their presence known along the course and add even more beauty to Forty Niner Country Club. After facing the course's most difficult hole early in the round, the par-four fifth hole, players have the chance to make up scoring ground on the inward nine. All in all, Forty Niner Country Club provides players with an enjoyably relaxed round of golf and should not be missed when in the Tucson area.

San Ignacio Golf Club is a 6,704-yard, par-71 Arthur Hills-designed course that is located just 20 minutes south of Tucson, Arizona, in Green Valley. It sits nestled between the Santa Rita and Tumacacoris mountain ranges at 3,000 feet elevation, providing for a spectacular and challenging desert-golf destination. The course's beauty is further enhanced by Santa Catalina and Rincon mountains, which rise in the distance, giving players even more breathtaking views as they make their way around the tranquil tract of holes.

When Arthur Hills sculpted the course into the area's natural canyons, he was able to utilize the existing topography and create dramatic elevation changes throughout the layout. Each fairway is defined by the natural landscape and abundance of mesquite trees giving each hole a feeling of privacy. As the fairways make their way up to multi-tiered greens, your view will open up to some of the best putting surfaces in southern Arizona. Strategic pin placement on the multi-tiered greens gives players a different experience every time they tee it up at San Ignacio.

Considered by some to be "the best little golf secret in Arizona," San Ignacio offers a number of holes that could easily be designated as "signature" in nature. Included in that group is a stretch of holes from the 12th through the 18th, along with a trio of holes on the front nine, including the 1st, 8th and 9th. But, the 522-yard, par-five 13th hole claims the "signature" honor. The tee box sits high above the water-guarded fairway below, giving you full view of the challenge that lies ahead. This risk-reward hole has all the elements of a fantastic golf hole and keeps our guests coming back time and time again.

The 18-hole Canada course is a 6,713-yard par 72 with a rating of 72.2 and a slope of 140. The greens were renovated in the summer of 2000, but retains the charm and challenge of high-desert golf popular for over a decade. The natural terrain comes into play as fairways wind through ravines and arroyos. The challenge of this course is in the proper club selection. Many golfers prefer the Canada course because it demands a good deal of strategy, requiring a player to use every club. There's a lot of variety on Canada - with considerable mounding, doglegs and elevation changes from the tee to the green. There are many birdie opportunities on the par 4's, but the risk may outweigh the reward for some golfers.

The signature hole is the 183-yard 8th hole, considered by many to be the toughest par 3 in Tucson. Players drive uphill along a narrow ridge and aim between two towering Saguaro cacti just 40 yards out from the tee box. The green is surrounded by natural desert that falls into canyons on either side of the green. Both the 4th and 5th holes begin from elevated tee boxes surrounded by cacti, which give the player the opportunity to experience "target golf". Players must hit strong; well-executed tee shots on these par 4's to land the ball in these narrow fairways.

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The resort's premier course, the 18-hole Conquistador is a 6,801-yard par 71 with a rating of 72.7 and a slope of 126. Recently renovated, the course provides an exceptional golf experience for all skill levels. The re-shaped fairways and greens create an exceptionally playable course. The new 419 Tiffway hybrid Bermuda turf allows for better lies on the fairways and Tiff Eagle on the greens produces truer and quicker putts. The new landscaping adjacent to the fairways means the desert rarely comes into play except as a beautiful backdrop for every round. The course offers a variety of short par 5's and long par 4's with dramatic mountain views and elevation changes.

The 5th hole is a 541-yard par 5 with a lake and bunkers protecting the two-tiered green. Two long woods will allow the player an opportunity to get home in two. But a head wind will typically prevail, and hinder most opportunities to eagle the hole. The back 9 includes two par 5's with birdie potential, but heavy bunkering challenges players. The signature hole is #16, providing memorable views of Pusch Ridge while trying to avoid any of the 16 strategically placed bunkers.

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The Pusch Ridge course is a nine-hole, 2,788-yard, par-35 with a 65.6 rating and a slope of 110. The course encircles the 428-room resort property. It is considered by some to be the best-kept secret in Arizona golf. Sporting a 175-foot change in elevation from start to finish, this par 35 layout is not to be taken lightly. It makes full use of the ravines and ridges in the mountain desert, as well as indigenous cacti and trees, such as saguaro, ocotillo, mesquite and palo verde. While it may serve as a warm-up for the two championship courses at the El Conquistador Golf Club, Pusch Ridge provides challenging play for all skill levels.

Dramatic elevation changes, small greens and the signature 380-yard 5th hole make for memorable rounds. The 5th hole is a par 4 surrounded by water with a walkway to an island green. The hole is considered one of the most scenic in Tucson and draws a variety of local wildlife, including blue heron and javelinas.

Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of Tucson's beautiful Santa Catalina foothills is the Canyon Golf Course designed by Tom Fazio. The course winds through the inspiring beauty of Esperro Canyon and incorporates the massive rock formation known as Whaleback Rock.Golf at Ventana - a challenging and memorable experience enhanced by the beauty of the lush desert foliage and the Sonoran wildlife such as deer, roadrunners, quail, rabbits, bobcats and birds of every description.

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This Tom Fazio layout is built around the foothills of the Santa Clara mountains and features the famous 100 yard par 3 signature hole, that plays from an elevated tee box into a mounded green. Ranked in Golf Digest's "Best in the Nation." and Links Magazine's "Best of Golf." The most photographed hole west of the Mississippi, the celebrated Mountain Number 3, plays across 107 yards of cactus and canyons...and the tee offers a breathtaking panorama that stretches for a hundred miles across the Sonoran Desert into Mexico.

A classic desert-style, target course, the Mountain has many changes in elevation and several elevated tees. Putting is a challenge because the greens are undulating and typically fast.

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The Golf Course at Heritage Highlands is a lush emerald green contrast to the surrounding desert. The vistas from every hole provide an incomparable panorama of the five mountain ranges surrounding Tucson - the Tortolita, Santa Catalina, Rincon, Tucson and Santa Rita Mountains, as well as the Tucson cityscape and Marana valley below.

Heritage Highlands is a diverse course in playing environments. The front nine holes of this Arthur Hills design play through the flats, offering subtle undulation and unforgettable character. The back nine is an interesting and challenging change of pace, playing through hilly terrain, wrapping around mountains and meandering by lakes. The course is laden with risk/reward opportunities which test the skills of the novice and the most seasoned golfers. The mood of this great Arthur Hills course changes with the long shadows of sunrise and the ever changing color hues of the desert sky at sunset. The natural vegetation on the course reflects a commitment to exist in harmony with nature

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The Catalina Course has been the host course of the PGA Tour and is known for its magnificent views traditional style layout with gentle contours and tree lined fairways. Characterized as a traditional course, the Catalina has long provided a fair test of golf to players of every caliber.

Selected as one of Golf Digest's "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America" and a Conde' Nast Silver award winner, this magnificent destination retreat boasts two distinctly different 18 hole courses. You will also find excellent long and short game practice areas just steps from the well appointed golf shop.

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Designed by 2006 Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman, The Sonoran Course opened in December 2005 to enthusiastic reviews. This desert style layout features steep elevation changes and some unusual uphill/downhill shot opportunities not typically found in Tucson. The Sonoran offers spectacular vistas of natural beauty of the surrounding terrain.

Selected as one of Golf Digest's "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America" and a Conde' Nast Silver award winner, this magnificent destination retreat boasts two distinctly different 18 hole courses. You will also find excellent long and short game practice areas just steps from the well appointed golf shop.

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The Golf Club at Vistoso is the premier public layout in the Tucson area - voted so by Golf Digest as the BEST PUBLIC COURSE IN TUCSON and the 4th best in the state!. Designed by Tom Weiskoph, Vistoso is nestled between the Tortolita and Santa Catalina Mountains. This is a pristine desert scene, with giant Saguaro cactus, beautiful flora, abundant desert wildlife and spectacular mountain views.

Everything at Vistoso is first class. There is a beautiful clubhouse with pro shop and a restaurant with an outdoor patio overlooking the course. A complimentary grass driving range stacked with pyramids of balls and huge putting green are on property. Spend some time practicing your putts as these greens are as smooth as glass. A cooler stocked with ice, and ball and club washers come with each cart. The Uplink GPS system provided on every golf cart provides accurate measurements to the pin.

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The Starr Pass legend began over 120 years ago when Richard Starr crafted a trail through the rugged wilderness of the Tucson Mountains. Today, the Coyote fairway marks this trail and has earned the honor of being the signature hole at Starr Pass. Golf legends such as Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, Payne Stewart and Nancy Lopez, to name a few, have all carved their way through this historic golf course. All of the hazards at Starr Pass are completely natural elements of the desert.

Since its opening in 1986, Starr Pass has established itself as the premier desert golf course in Arizona. Today the legend continues as Arnold Palmer has just completed a redesign of the original 18-hole course and added a new 9 holes making Starr Pass a 27 hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Facility. Come play the new nines - Coyote, Roadrunner & Rattler.

The views from the course are simply dramatic as the course winds through valleys and arroyos and meanders among the bluffs of the Tucson Mountains. Choose to focus on the dramatic view of Tucson below, the spectacular panoramic view of the Tucson's several mountain ranges, or the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert landscape. While playing you'll also notice that strict attention was paid to maintain the existing topography as natural hazards so that the finished product is the Southwest's most inviting desert golf experience.

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Arizona National Golf Club is Southern Arizona desert golf at its finest. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. in 1995, the golf course, located in Tucson, Arizona, is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Santa Catalina Mountains adjacent to the Coronado National Forest. The golf course follows the rugged natural flow of the land across shady mesquite-lined arroyos and skirts craggy rock outcroppings.

Along the way, Arizona National Golf Club's diverse 6,785 yard layout will throw enough decisions and classic golf-in-the-desert challenges at you to test the very limits of your ability. Yet, it has the flexibility to do so without ever becoming unfair. To compensate for the challenge, you will enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery of any golf course in Southern Arizona, including panoramic mountain vistas, forests of giant saguaros and the rare beauty of nine natural springs.

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This golf course may only be booked as part of a "Stay & Play" package. If you want to book this golf course please see the "Westin La Paloma - Stay & Play" listing on the lodging page for details.

Exclusive to resort guests and La Paloma Country Club members, the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is continually singled out for excellence. GOLF DIGEST has named it one of the "Top 75 Resort Courses" in the United States and one of the "Top 10" courses in Arizona. GOLF Magazine acknowledges it as among the finest in the country with their Silver Medal Award. Readers of GOLF WEEK Magazine have named the course among "America's Best". Plus, the GOLF RESORT GUIDE has selected it as one of the "Top 25" courses in the U.S. and Mexico. Furthermore, GOLF FOR WOMEN Magazine has recognized La Paloma as one of the country's Top 100 women-friendly golf courses. Not to be left out, La Paloma Golf Shop has been ranked among the "Top 100 Best Golf Shops" in the country by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS Magazine.

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