semi-private · Tucson, AZ · 18 holes

Forty Niner Country Club

An older, unpretentious Bell layout on the far east side that takes public play. It is cheap in the off-season. It is a sensible pick for east-side snowbirds who want a regular game rather than a showpiece.

Par72

Tips6,669 yd

Rating / slope70.5 / 127

Green fees seen$21–$47

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Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Blue	6,669	70.5 / 127	–
Blue/White	6,414	69.7 / 124	–
White	6,124	74.7 / 135	–
White/Green	5,909	73.7 / 132	–
Green	5,661	72.3 / 127	–
Green/Red	5,306	70.2 / 121	–
Red	4,940	68.3 / 115	–

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Summer	GolfNow prepaid Hot Deals about $21-$24 with cart (Aug 11, 2026); GolfLink about $47 (July 23, 2026).

Summer 2026 resale prices only; the club publishes no rate card online.

Before you book

Access	Not strictly private. A membership club in the Tanque Verde valley that sells public tee times through GolfNow (Aug 2026 Hot Deals were listed). The club site calls it 'open to all'.
Book ahead	7 days (one directory); not confirmed by the club.
Designer	William F. Bell
Opened	1961
Style	Traditional layout on gently rolling ground at the foot of the Rincon Mountains; members can walk it.
Carts	Included in green fees (GolfNow).
Practice	Driving range, putting green, short-game area (directory listings).
Dress code	Collared shirt, Bermuda-length shorts, no denim, no metal spikes (GolfNow).
Drive from downtown Tucson	35 min (16.7 mi)
Phone	520-749-4925
Address	12000 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749

Local knowledge

Summer 2026 Hot Deals ran in the low $20s with a cart; expect much more in Jan-Apr.
The far east end of Tanque Verde Rd is quieter and a few degrees cooler in the morning than central Tucson.

Recognition

Former Tucson Open (PGA Tour) host, per directory listings

Closest golf hotels

Rincon Country East RV Resort — 22 min, 10.6 mi
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort — 29 min, 13.2 mi
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa — 34 min, 16.4 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Forty Niner Country Club?

Green fees we have seen range from $21–$47, depending on season and time of day.

How hard is Forty Niner Country Club?

From the back tees it measures 6,669 yards with a course rating of 70.5 and a slope of 127. 2 - slope 127 from the 6,669-yd Blue tees.

How far ahead can you book Forty Niner Country Club?

7 days (one directory); not confirmed by the club.

How far is Forty Niner Country Club from Tucson?

About 35 minutes (16.7 miles) by road from downtown Tucson in light traffic.