semi-private · Tucson, AZ · 18 holes
Arizona National Golf Club
Strong RTJ Jr. desert course in the northeast foothills, open to the public. A good mid-priced alternative to the resorts.
Par71
Tips6,606 yd
Rating / slope71.4 / 137
Green fees seen–
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,606 | 71.4 / 137 | 77.8 / 147 |
| Blue | 6,151 | 68.9 / 132 | 75.0 / 142 |
| White | 5,509 | 65.8 / 124 | 71.1 / 132 |
| White/Teal | 5,002 | 63.2 / 115 | 69.1 / 125 |
| Teal | 4,521 | 62.0 / 105 | 67.2 / 118 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Summer | Summer '26 Play Pass: unlimited play Jun 1-Sep 26 (price not read) |
|---|---|
| Locals | Resident pass rates offered |
2026-10-26
Before you book
| Access | Membership club that sells public tee times online (book direct for the best online rate). It markets itself as voted 'Best Public Golf Course' in Tucson and sold a Summer '26 Play Pass. |
|---|---|
| Overseed / closures | Not published. The summer pass ran to Sep 26, 2026, which suggests an overseed around late Sep-Oct (inference). |
| Designer | Robert Trent Jones Jr. |
| Style | Desert foothills course at the base of the Santa Catalinas near Sabino Canyon (northeast). |
| Carts | Cart mandatory (listing). |
| Dress code | Collared shirt; no denim (listing). |
| Drive from downtown Tucson | 35 min (16.3 mi) |
| Phone | 520-749-4089 (golf shop) |
| Address | 9777 E Sabino Greens Dr, Tucson, AZ 85749 |
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 384 | -17 ft | |
| 2 | 5 | 564 | +35 ft | 1 |
| 3 | 4 | 316 | +103 ft | 17 |
| 4 | 3 | 183 | -35 ft | 7 |
| 5 | 5 | 514 | -88 ft | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 172 | -13 ft | 15 |
| 7 | 4 | 390 | -13 ft | 11 |
| 8 | 4 | 331 | +30 ft | 13 |
| 9 | 3 | 216 | +25 ft | 5 |
| 10 | 4 | 431 | +69 ft | 4 |
| 11 | 5 | 615 | -42 ft | 2 |
| 12 | 3 | 179 | -14 ft | 18 |
| 13 | 4 | 450 | -37 ft | 6 |
| 14 | 4 | 432 | +13 ft | 8 |
| 15 | 4 | 402 | +58 ft | 10 |
| 16 | 4 | 369 | +36 ft | 14 |
| 17 | 3 | 223 | -34 ft | 12 |
| 18 | 5 | 509 | -101 ft | 16 |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- Rincon Country East RV Resort — 24 min, 11.7 mi
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort — 29 min, 12.8 mi
- The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa — 34 min, 16.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How hard is Arizona National Golf Club?
From the back tees it measures 6,606 yards with a course rating of 71.4 and a slope of 137.
How far is Arizona National Golf Club from Tucson?
About 35 minutes (16.3 miles) by road from downtown Tucson in light traffic.
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