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Golf in Tucson

The courses worth knowing around Tucson, Arizona: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.

Golf score

85/ 100

13th of 94 golf cities for retirement golf

Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).

Randolph North Golf Course in Tucson, Arizona
Municipal18 holesModerate
Par
72
Back tees
6,902 yds
Round
~4h
Randolph North Golf Course

Historic parkland with tree-lined fairways and water on five holes · William P. Bell

A historic parkland muni right in midtown that once hosted PGA and LPGA events. You get mature tree-lined fairways and a championship feel without a resort price.

Opened 1925 · $$ · Slope 127

Municipal18 holesModerate

Course profile

Par
70
Back tees
6,629 yds
Round
~4h
Dell Urich Golf Course

Rolling terrain with dramatic elevation changes and two lakes in play · William F. Bell

Sharing the Randolph complex with its older sibling, Dell Urich plays a touch shorter with more movement in the land. Friendly enough for a regular weekday round close to home.

Opened 1961 · $$ · Slope 124

El Rio Golf Course in Tucson, Arizona
Municipal18 holesModerate
Par
70
Back tees
6,436 yds
Round
~4h
On foot
Walkable
El Rio Golf Course

Classic flat layout with tight fairways, small greens, and two lakes

The oldest of Tucson's city courses and the easiest one to walk, with tight fairways and mature trees. A piece of local golf history at the friendliest rates in town.

Opened 1934 · $ · Slope 124

Silverbell Golf Course in Tucson, Arizona
Municipal18 holesModerate
Par
70
Back tees
6,936 yds
Round
~4h
Silverbell Golf Course

Wide undulating fairways along the Santa Cruz River with two lakes · Jack Snyder

A welcoming, playable muni along the Santa Cruz River with wide fairways and room to swing. The longest of the city courses, but forgiving enough to keep the day relaxed.

Opened 1979 · $$ · Slope 123

Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona
Resort18 holesModerate
Par
72
Back tees
7,309 yds
Round
~4h
On foot
Cart required
Sewailo Golf Club

Desert layout with meandering streams, lakes, and strategic bunkering · Notah Begay III

A polished resort course at Casino Del Sol with water, flowers, and Sonoran desert framing nearly every hole. Carts are required here, so plan on riding the day.

$$$ · Slope 137

Omni Tucson National Resort, Catalina Course in Tucson, Arizona
Resort18 holesModerate
Par
73
Back tees
7,262 yds
Round
~4h
Omni Tucson National Resort, Catalina Course

Traditional parkland with eight lakes, tall trees, and a watery par-4 finish · Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin

A classic parkland resort course that has hosted decades of PGA Tour events in the Catalina foothills. The lakes and tall trees give it a grand, big-event feel for a special round.

Opened 1965 · $$$$ · Slope 136

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