Highlands at Dove Mountain

Marana, AZ · 2.5 mi away

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain is a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature facility in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Marana, Arizona, opened in 2009 alongside The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. Its three nines, Saguaro, Tortolita and Wild Burro, sit at elevations between roughly 2,300 and 3,000 feet against the Tortolita Mountains, with a 45,000-square-foot clubhouse at the center of the property. The club carries a private membership, and tee times are available to Ritz-Carlton resort guests and members rather than the general public. Desert waste areas and elevation changes shape the shots across the property.

Tucson, AZ · 5.1 mi away

Crooked Tree Golf Course is a public course in Tucson. The 18-hole layout plays over desert terrain, a friendly course that serves the Tucson area.

Tucson, AZ · 6.3 mi away

Quarry Pines Golf Club in Tucson, AZ, while the architect is unknown, offers a distinctive desert golf experience that opened in 1997. This 18-hole, par-71 course is carved from a former rock quarry, providing a unique and dramatic setting. The design incorporates the natural contours and features of the quarry, creating a challenging layout with elevation changes and strategic shot placements. The course is known for its rugged beauty, with exposed rock formations and desert vegetation framing many of the holes. While specific signature holes are not widely publicized, the overall character of playing through a reclaimed quarry makes every hole memorable. The terrain presents a good test of accuracy and course management, requiring golfers to navigate around natural hazards and utilize thoughtful approaches. Quarry Pines offers a raw, authentic desert golf experience that stands apart from more manicured courses, making it a worthwhile play for those seeking a unique challenge and a connection to the Arizona landscape.