Tubac Golf Resort
This traditional course, located near the Mexico border, sits about 3,500 feet above sea level. Some scenes
from the movie "Tin Cup" were filmed here. There is water that comes into play on at least three holes.
The fairways are fairly open, but there are hundreds of trees on the course. The signature hole is #8,
a 185-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over water. If you want to walk the course, a pull cart can be
provided at no cost. There are beautiful views of the Santa Cruz River on the back nine. America's Favorite
Golf School is located on the premises.
Green Valley Public Courses
Canoa Hills Golf Course
A David Bennett designed course that plays 6088 yards from regulation tees. An 18-hole, par 72 course with natural desert vegetation, it provides spectacular views of the Santa Rita Mountains. There is also a driving range, pro shop, putting green, club rentals, snack bar and lounge. 18 Hole Green Fees vary by the season ? typically from $25 - $50 including cart. Head Pro is Tom Tatum. Call: 520-648-1880.
Canoa Ranch Golf Course
This course opened in January of 2003, and was designed by Lee Schmid and Brian Curley. It is a par 70, 18-hole course that plays 6549 yards. Also available are: pro shop, driving range, putting green and 2 chipping greens. Rates, with cart, range from $25 in the summer, to $59 in the winter. It also offers a semi-private membership with a new member-only clubhouse that opened in December 2003. This course is home of The Grill on the Green, is a full-service restaurant and lounge, owned and operated by the highly acclaimed McMahon Restaurants - Metro Grills in Tucson. Call: 520-393-1966
Haven Public Golf Course & Tortuga Golf Course
This Snyder designed course plays 6394 from the regulation tees. It is a par 72, 18-hole course and holds the title as the oldest course, built in 1963. It has a driving range, club rentals and a snack shop and lounge. Rates vary by season ? the highest winter rates are around $40 including a cart. Head Pro is Bob Floyd. Call 520-625-4281.
The Tortuga Golf Course is operated by Haven and just adjacent to it. It is a short, Par 3, nine-hole course with distances ranging from 40 ? 90 yards; walk only course. No reservations taken.
Quail Creek Country Club
This course was designed by golf architect Ken Kavanaugh. The championship course plays 7005 yards from the back tees. It features a par 72, one-of-a-kind course that meanders through the high desert terrain with the Santa Rita Mountains providing a panoramic backdrop. Amenities include a putting green, practice range, practice bunkers, driving range and pro shop. Rates, depending on time of day range from $25 to $44, with golf/lunch and golf/steak specials at $44. Food is available at the full-service Quail Creek Grill & Lounge. Head Pro is Mike Jahaske. Call 520-393-5802.
San Ignacio Golf Club
This course opened in 1989 and was designed by Arthur Hill. This challenging course plays 5865 yards from regulation tees. It features a par 71 desert layout and has four teeing areas for various levels of skill. Amenities include a practice range and pro shop. Food is available at the San Ignacio Coyote Grill Restaurant and lounge from 7:00 a.m. ? 8:00 p.m. Head Pro is Dave Powell. Call 520-648-3468.
Torres Blancas
This Lee Trevino designed course plays 6978 yards from regulation tees. It is a par 72, 18-hole traditional Links style course that extends along the Santa Cruz River and the largest pecan orchards in Arizona. There is a pro shop, club rental, driving range, putting green and chipping greens on the premises. Head Pro is Kevin Lewis. Call 520-625-5200.