Starr Pass Country Club
Starr Pass Country Club features 27 holes of Arnold Palmer Signature Golf. The original 18 holes played host to the Tucson Open and was rated one of the toughest stops on tour by the pros who played there.
What's best about the golf at Starr Pass is that it's a true Sonoran desert golf experience. The course winds its way through the mountains and arroyos with the opportunity to experience the best of golf and desert wildlife.
The three nines are indicative of the wildlife you may experience at Starr Pass ... The Roadrunner, The Coyote and The Rattler.
The Rattler (former front nine of original 18 hole course)---- The longest of the three nines at Starr Pass Country Club begins with a stunning view of the city and surrounding mountain ranges. You will play over natural arroyos while enjoying the scenic beauty of true desert golf. Hole #5 is one to remember. This demanding Par 5 with a split fairway will leave you very pleased if you are lucky enough to earn your par here.
The Roadrunner---- These nine holes begin just steps outside of the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa and offer unsurpassed views of the entire facility. With dramatic elevation changes and the swirling winds created by the Tucson Mountains, these nine holes will truly test players of all levels. Hole #3 offers an amazing view of the resort, city and surrounding mountains; however, be alert, this Par 3 plays severely downhill. You would be well advised to select your club very carefully.
The Coyote (former back nine of original 18 hole course)--- These nine holes will take you through a very serene and quiet area of the golf course. You will likely see more wildlife on this stretch of holes including jackrabbits, quails or possibly even a local family of deer. Hole #6 is the Signature hole in the Coyote Nine. This Par 4 offers a risk/reward option from the tee. With a large outcropping of natural rock in the landing area, a decision must be made whether to lay up from in front of the outcropping or drive past it, which will leave a much shorter approach shot to the green. When the Tucson Open was played at Starr Pass and Tucson National, John Daly would always go for the green on this hole...
Practice Facility--- Sharpen your skills on the 33,000 square foot driving range and 10,000 square foot practice green, featuring a complete short-game complex with bunker and pitching areas. As always, range balls are included in your rate so be sure to arrive early!
| Course Information: | |
|---|---|
| Course Designer | Arnold Palmer |
| Year Opened | 1986 |
| Course Style | Desert Target |
| Price Range | $$$$ |
| Men -Rattler-Coyote (Original 18 hole layout) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tees | Par | Yards | Rating | Slope |
| Gold | 72 | 7002 |
73 |
138 |
| Black | 72 | 6746 |
71.2 | 135 |
| Silver | 72 | 6215 | 69 | 130 |
| Ladies (Rattler-Coyote) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tees | Par | Yards | Rating | Slope |
| Blue | 72 | 5885 | 74.5 | 140 |
| Red | 72 | 5140 | 70.8 | 125 |