Marana is a wonderful town in Pima County, Arizona, just northwest of Tucson. The town offers many beautiful places to discover and enjoy, however, today we're going to have a look at some specific places related to a particular sport - golf.
Where can you play golf in Marana, Arizona? If you're asking yourself this question, you've come to the right place. Let's explore 3 different places in Marana that will allow you to enjoy this wonderful sport and have a nice time.
Ready? Let's have a look!
Ritz Carlton Golf Course Dove Mountain
First of all, there is the Ritz Carlton Golf Course Dove Mountain located at 6501 W Boulder Bridge Pass in Marana (AZ 85658). If you'd like to play golf while being surrounded by the beautiful Tortolita Mountains, you definitely can do that here!
The Ritz Carlton Golf Course offers 3 courses with various elevation levels and more. The courses were apparently designed by Jack Nicklaus.
When you get tired of playing, you don't have to go home immediately - there is a shop, practice areas, and also Cayton’s Burger Bistro where you can grab something to eat.
When it comes to the individual courses, they all differ and they are all described on the official website of the Ritz Carlton Golf Course. The Tortolita Course is described thus:
"Par 363,955 Yards. Course winds along the base of the Tortolita Mountains. Serves as back nine for the Accenture Match Play Championship. Par-3 third hole marks the highest elevation of the course. Fifth through the eighth holes wander through a secluded canyon. Grassy hillside stadium setting surrounds the ninth green, ideal for matches that go the distance."
If you end up loving playing golf there, you can also become a member and enjoy some membership perks! So why not try it out? It's right there in Marana!
Gallery Golf Club
Another amazing place to go play golf in Marana is the Gallery Golf Club, which was established in 1998. It is located at 14000 N Dove Mountain Blvd in Marana (AZ 85658).
There are two courses in the Gallery Golf Club, and they're each exceptional in their own way. The website of the club describes the difference:
"The North Course hugs the Tortolita Mountains, which greatly influences play. Rugged and with several large elevation changes, it boasts some difficult approach shots both up and down hill. The South Course plays down valley on the outward 9 and up valley on the inward 9. It is more forgiving off the tee than its northern brother, but it plays somewhat longer. Most of all, the South Course has incredibly sophisticated green complexes, making it challenging to get the ball close to the hole. Both have an incredible tee-to-green routing and the designers make excellent use of the natural terrain to give the courses a comfortable fit with their surroundings."
If you grow to really like playing golf in the Gallery Golf Club in Marana, you can purchase a membership. There are many different kinds of memberships, for example, "Club 63". There is a clubhouse located at the grounds where you can enjoy some nice food and cocktails.
The Highlands at Dove Mountain Golf Course
Last but not least, The Highlands at Dove Mountain Golf Course in Marana is also worth visiting. The course can be found in the mountains with an elevation of 3,000 feet, which apparently makes it cooler in the summer - in turn, this can make playing golf a much more pleasurable experience, especially when you go at this time of year. Marana can get very hot.
And what is the golf course like? Well, the official website says:
"The Highlands at Dove Mountain is home to an 18-hole championship course designed by renowned golf architect Arthur Hills. Each hole provides a beautiful view of the surrounding mountain ranges, city of Tucson or the Marana valley."
Sounds amazing! If you'd like to visit The Highlands at Dove Mountain Golf Course, don't hesitate to go to 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd in Marana (AZ 85658). Have fun!