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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6954 yards
Slope 143
Rating 72.1

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2018.

The Golf Club at Vistoso in Tucson has never seemed willing to cower in the presence of its resort-course cousins. Paloma and Ventana are golf resorts, but the Golf Club at Vistoso is just a golf course, and a fine one at that. This Tom Weiskopf-designed layout was a "readers write-in" Golf Magazine's "Top 100 you can play," and is a "sneaky" favorite among locals and visitors alike. The layout is nowhere near as penal as Ventana or La Paloma, and if you can find better greens in the greater Tucson area, let us know. Take note of the 166-yard, par-3 third hole -- on a clear day (there are only 323 of them) you will have an amazing view of the north side of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Weiskopf (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.6
506 Reviews (506)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 94
Drinks 81
19th Hole Scenic Views 45
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 138
Bunkers 105
Undulating Greens 51
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 106
Advanced Golfers 99
Locals 79
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 81
Worth the Drive 79
Convenient to the City 57

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Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Staff

We had two foursomes that were part a a bachelor party. We spoke to the head pro in advance and went over the little events we planned. Everyone was on board except the starter. He was a pain from the get go. Eventually, the ranger took over and all was forgotten. We had the best day and my new son-in-law put one out there 326 yds in the fairway

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play

This was my 3rd time on this track, a true target golf course with plenty of views and wildlife! I think this is a must play course for the Tucson area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A very picturesque desert course

The clubhouse and dining area are very welcoming. The staff at the front desk are all very nice. The course is not easy but if you hit the ball relatively straight it makes the layout much easier. I would highly recommend playing Vistoso.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great desert course at a great price

This course exceeded my expectations. It was in great shape and the price was very reasonable even though this was prime season. I definitely will play this one when back in Tucson.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Track!!!

We were in Tucson for a weekend golf getaway and played Vistoso Golf Club twice. We were scheduled to play other courses but cancelled after we experienced the conditions, scenery, and hospitality at Vistosa. We will definitely return to play again in the near future!!! The patio for a after round bite and cocktail was beautiful and relaxing. WELCOME BACK VISTOSO!!! Thank you for a great golf value and experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice place

good deal for the price, the course is in good shape and everything is good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Staff, course in good condition

All the staff was friendly and helpful. Too many at other golf courses who are not. Prices were somewhat high at the snack bar.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Near perfect day

Course was better than I expected after not being there for about 4-5 years. Conditions were superb and the greens running quick. Played the tips and was surprised that it suited my game better than the Gold tees. A bit more room and was able to carry all the waste areas. Vistoso is value for money. Only downside is many of the surrounding natural areas are being developed. Money talks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Making a comback

I have been playing Vistoso for over 15 years. When I first played the course the conditions were unrivaled. The course, however, fell on hard times and the conditions suffered. It appears as if the course is making a comeback. The layout has always been great and now the conditions are getting back to the way they used to be. The greens were fast, true and receptive. The tee boxes were in good shape with work being done to many of them. The fairways were nice and plush but have a ways to go before they reach the conditions of years past. Keep up the great work. I will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

pace of play

We had a 5 hr. round, waited before every hit. This made a great course not so inviting for a return visit.
Too many tee times or golfers did not play proper tees for their handicap.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good return visit

Course played well, though the fairways were a little thin. Greens were in good shape. I downgrade the layout because of the difficult carries off the tees for the women. Staff was friendly. Patio is a wonderful setting though we were sort of run off at 6 pm for an art class that was starting up. Got a great Golfnow hot deal making the value rating excellent. It's a good deal up to $40 to 60 / player. Pace was about 4:20 as we waited on a slower foursome ahead several times.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pace of play and treatment

Unfortunately, our tee time was delayed 30 minutes because of a morning shot gun start that had slow play. The course was backed up and when we arrived at 18th hole the sprinkler system turned on so we were unable to finish the hole. When we arrived back at the club house, the staff were more anxious to leave to see the super bowl than concerned about us. Unfortunate, because we had taken guests there and they did not have a positive experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Personel problems

We had been following a group of four and waiting a little while on each tee box for them to clear the fairway or the green. Pace of play was normal until we reached the 6th tee box when this grouchy pruned face ranger told us to keep up with the group ahead of us. The group ahead of us was still in the middle of the fairway. We caught the group ahead of us on the next tee box waiting for the group ahead of them. I Asked them if Mr. Grench had warned them, and they said no. This didn't set to well with our group. Our group and our friends will not be stepping foot on this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/18/2016

Dear VKMorgan,

You are not alone. I have played this course several times, this has occurred to me on several occasions. Last time our group was in the middle of the fairway awaiting the green to clear. There was not a group within a hole behind us, but I was told we'd have to pick up and move to the next hole. Needless to say, my response was less than probably appropriate to Mr. Ranger - especially since we were waiting to hit.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice greens

Course is in great shape. Greens were smooth and speedy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging Golf Course

Great layout and scenery. Most of the hole need a very good drive to go over bushes.
17 par 3 is challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nicest course I've played this trip

Pros:
Nice layout.
Very good condition.
Fast greens.
Cons:
Bunkers, put sand in them, green side bunkers with no sand!!
Pace of play, almost a 5 hr. round.
Par 5's were gimicky!

Bring your A Game, we had 20+ mph winds and this made this round quite the challenge.
I golfed with 3 locals so had the advantage of knowing where to hit for the most part.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course.

There are many great courses to play (troon). Vistoso is close to par with the troon coursrs. Better than some. Always enjoy golfing, challenging and beautiful desert course. Am an avid golfer. This course is worth a try. You will probably be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great place ..........go play

We always look forward to playing this course every year and do so more than once. Connect to their website as they always have specials.
Course conditions are ALWAYS excellent and ALL the staff are very good at what they do.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

cold with a late tee time

very nice course, but they could use on course yardage markers. Take a GPS unit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

friendly and welcoming

A must to play in the Tucson area. Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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