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Tucson is Scottsdale's better-value desert alternative, 9 courses in our catalog, $$$ pricing, fly into TUS, and best played January through May or September through December.
40+ courses and 350 golf days a year. Ventana Canyon's Mountain 3rd hole (107 yards through saguaros) is the region's signature shot. Dove Mountain Nicklaus hosted the Match Play. Omni Tucson National has the pro-tour history. Great value alternative to Scottsdale.
What are the top golf courses in Tucson?
9 courses
Tucson has 9 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by Loews Ventana Canyon - Mountain Course, Loews Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course, and The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain - Saguaro Course. The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain - Saguaro Course is nationally ranked, a destination-quality round on its own. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$$$Loews Ventana Canyon - Mountain Course
Tom Fazio (1984)
$$$Loews Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course
Tom Fazio (1987)
$$$The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain - Saguaro Course
Jack Nicklaus (2009)
$$Omni Tucson National - Catalina Course
Robert von Hagge & Bruce Devlin (1960)
$$Omni Tucson National - Sonoran Course
Tom Lehman & Robert Cupp
$$JW Marriott Starr Pass - Arnold Palmer Signature
Arnold Palmer & Robert Cupp Jr. (2005)
$$$Sewailo Golf Club at Casino Del Sol
Ty Butler & Notah Begay III (2013)
$$Arizona National Golf Club
Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1996)
$$Tubac Golf Resort
Red Lawrence (1959)
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How much does a 3-round Tucson golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Tucson runs about $1,390 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Tucson and how do I get there?
Tucson sits in Arizona. The closest major airport is Tucson (TUS), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into TUS, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Tucson?
The strongest months for golf in Tucson are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Tucson averages a 64°F high in January and a 97°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Tucson data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.