Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge (Mountain)

Rated among the top 4% of clubs globally and recognized by Golf Digest as Arizona's Best Resort Course, Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge (Mountain) draws consistent praise from golfers who have played it. The 18-hole Tom Fazio design opened in 1984 in the Catalina Foothills, Arizona, routing through the Santa Catalina mountains and Sonoran Desert across canyons, desert washes, and past Whaleback Rock. Hole 3 is a par 3 of 107 yards tucked into rugged rock formations, playing across a canyon lined with cacti — recognized by Arizona Golf Insider as one of the top 5 par 3 holes in the state. The course carries additional recognition from Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golfweek, and Links Magazine across multiple resort and regional rankings. Practice facilities include a driving range with spacious grass hitting areas, a putting green, two short game areas for bunker play and pitches, and PGA professionals available for private instruction, playing lessons, group instruction, and club fitting. The lodge includes a restaurant serving inspired regional cuisine.