Arizona · Southwest & Texas
Tucson golf trips
Quieter Sonoran Desert resort golf with mountain backdrops.
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- Ideal trip
- 3–4 nights
- Price level
- $$ · Moderate
- Walking
- Mostly cart golf
- Fly into
- Tucson (TUS) — 15–40 min
Best golf courses in Tucson
Courses that travelling groups can play. Access rules change — we confirm every tee time.
Ventana Canyon (Mountain Course)
Resort / publicTom Fazio design with a famous par 3 across a desert ravine.
Omni Tucson National (Catalina Course)
Resort / publicLongtime PGA Tour venue on Tucson's northwest side.
Dove Mountain
Resort / publicJack Nicklaus golf in the high desert north of Tucson; former host of the WGC Match Play.
Starr Pass Golf Club
Resort / publicArnold Palmer–designed 27 holes in the Tucson Mountains.
When to go golfing in Tucson
Winter and spring are prime. Summer is extremely hot; monsoon storms arrive in July and August.
- Prime season
- January, February, March, April
- Best value
- May, October, November, December
- Avoid
- June, July, August
How much does a Tucson golf trip cost?
Typical per-person estimates for 4 nights with one round a day, before airfare. Your proposal is quoted for your exact dates and courses.
Value
$800–$1,400
4 rounds · per person
Premium
$1,550–$2,750
4 rounds · per person
Luxury
$3,000–$5,450
4 rounds · per person
Where to stay
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
- Omni Tucson National Resort
- JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass
- Desert rental homes for groups
Off the course
- Saguaro National Park
- Sonoran hot dogs and Mexican food downtown
- Sabino Canyon
Getting there
- Tucson (TUS) — 15–40 min
- Phoenix (PHX) — ~2 hr
Tucson golf trip questions
Is Tucson or Scottsdale better for a golf trip?
Scottsdale has more courses and nightlife; Tucson is quieter, often less expensive and more scenic. Couples and resort-focused groups often prefer Tucson.
When is golf season in Tucson?
October through May, with peak conditions January through April.
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