resort · Tubac, AZ · 18 holes
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
The one true golf resort south of Tucson, with old-school mesquite-lined nines and the Tin Cup hole. Only 18 holes are open until the Anza nine returns in early 2027.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,870 | 71.8 / 130 | – |
| Blue | 6,387 | 69.7 / 124 | – |
| Blue/White | 5,912 | 67.6 / 121 | – |
| White | 5,696 | 66.5 / 117 | 72.2 / 131 |
| White/Green | 5,199 | 64.7 / 110 | 70.4 / 120 |
| Green | 5,066 | 63.8 / 106 | 69.2 / 116 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Summer | GolfLink listing for 2026-06-10: $42.09-$55.95 for 18 |
|---|---|
| Locals | Memberships offered (member tee sheet) |
No published rate card found 2026-10-26.
Before you book
| Access | Resort course that sells public tee times (TeeItUp), with separate member (EZLinks) and Troon booking links. Stay & Play packages for hotel guests. |
|---|---|
| Overseed / closures | No overseed dates published. 2026 practice closures: range May 19-21, short-game greens May 21-22, putting green Jun 10-11. Anza nine closed fall 2026 to about January 2027. |
| Designer | Robert "Red" Lawrence (Otero, the original nine) |
| Opened | 1959 |
| Style | 27 holes on the historic Otero Ranch in the Santa Cruz River valley: Otero, Rancho and Anza nines, mesquite-lined with mountain views. Rancho #4 is the "Tin Cup" lay-up hole from the 1996 film. |
| Carts | Carts included (GolfPass listing). |
| Practice | Driving range, three practice greens, putting green. |
| Drive from downtown Tucson | 60 min (46.6 mi) |
| Phone | 520-398-2021 (golf shop); 520-398-2211 (resort) |
| Address | 1 Avenida de Otero, Tubac, AZ 85646 |
Local knowledge
- Until the Anza nine reopens (about January 2027) everyone plays Rancho/Otero, so expect busier tee sheets this fall.
- Ask for Rancho #4, the Tin Cup hole.
Closest golf hotels
- Tubac Golf Resort & Spa — ? min, 0.0 mi
- Tubac seasonal casitas and rentals — ? min, 0.0 mi
- Best Western Green Valley Inn — 30 min, 22.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Tubac Golf Resort & Spa?
Green fees we have seen range from $42–$55, depending on season and time of day.
When is Tubac Golf Resort & Spa closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is May 19 – May 21. No overseed dates published. 2026 practice closures: range May 19-21, short-game greens May 21-22, putting green Jun 10-11. Anza nine closed fall 2026 to about January 2027.
How hard is Tubac Golf Resort & Spa?
From the back tees it measures 6,870 yards with a course rating of 71.8 and a slope of 130.
How far is Tubac Golf Resort & Spa from Tucson?
About 60 minutes (46.6 miles) by road from downtown Tucson in light traffic.
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