public · Tucson, AZ · 18 holes
Silverbell Golf Course
Long, flat and open west-side muni. Solid value, nothing fancy.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 6,936 | 72.2 / 123 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Summer | about $29.63 per player (GolfLink tee-time listing, summer 2026, search snippet only) |
|---|---|
| Locals | City Card preferred rates 2026 Tucson City Card: $119 plus tax, gives preferred rates at all city courses and 2 free rounds (tucsoncitygolf.com). |
No 2026 rate card found
Before you book
| Access | City of Tucson municipal course run by OB Sports (Tucson City Golf). Open to all. |
|---|---|
| Overseed / closures | Closed for overseed Sep 15-Oct 3, 2025, then cart-path only through Oct 17, 2025 (Greens Committee minutes). 2026 dates not published. |
| Designer | Ken Kavanaugh (2005 rebuild) |
| Style | Flat, open west-side course along the Santa Cruz River with water in play. Long for a par 70. |
| Practice | Range (shared range-card system planned with Randolph and Fred Enke, Aug 2026). |
| Drive from downtown Tucson | 14 min (6.3 mi) |
| Phone | (520) 791-5235 |
| Address | 3600 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745 |
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 462 | +8 ft | 5 |
| 2 | 5 | 543 | 0 ft | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 148 | 0 ft | 17 |
| 4 | 4 | 497 | -7 ft | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 397 | +2 ft | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 217 | +1 ft | 11 |
| 7 | 5 | 585 | -9 ft | 1 |
| 8 | 4 | 451 | -7 ft | 7 |
| 9 | 3 | 196 | -1 ft | 15 |
| 10 | 4 | 371 | -7 ft | 14 |
| 11 | 4 | 379 | +12 ft | 10 |
| 12 | 3 | 195 | -5 ft | 18 |
| 13 | 4 | 423 | +7 ft | 8 |
| 14 | 4 | 454 | +7 ft | 4 |
| 15 | 4 | 337 | -10 ft | 16 |
| 16 | 3 | 233 | +8 ft | 12 |
| 17 | 4 | 401 | -4 ft | 6 |
| 18 | 5 | 552 | +4 ft | 2 |
*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
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson North - Marana — 17 min, 9.3 mi
- JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa — 18 min, 6.8 mi
- Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa — 21 min, 9.4 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Silverbell Golf Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $29, depending on season and time of day.
When is Silverbell Golf Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Sep 15 – Oct 3. Closed for overseed Sep 15-Oct 3, 2025, then cart-path only through Oct 17, 2025 (Greens Committee minutes). 2026 dates not published.
How hard is Silverbell Golf Course?
From the back tees it measures 6,936 yards with a course rating of 72.2 and a slope of 123. 2 - long par 70 with some water, otherwise open.
How far is Silverbell Golf Course from Tucson?
About 14 minutes (6.3 miles) by road from downtown Tucson in light traffic.
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