Catalina Course at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, USA | GolfPass
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4.5
407 Reviews 407 Reviews
5 Stars
249
4 Stars
124
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
90.2%
Recommend this course
380 out of 407 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews 15 Reviews
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
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0
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.5
36 Reviews 36 Reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
32 out of 36 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Parkland
Par 73
Length 7262 yards
Slope 136
Rating 75.4

The Catalina Course is one of two golf courses at Omni Tucson National Resort. It is more well known than its sister course, the Sonoran, since it is both the original layout and it has been host to over 30 PGA Tour events over the years. The Catalina Course is a traditional parkland layout while the Sonoran offers true desert golf, as its name would imply. The challenging design incorporates eight sparkling lakes and a total of 80 bunkers strategically placed throughout. The 18th is touted as one of the finest and most demanding finishing holes on the PGA Tour. This tricky par 4 leaves little room for error with water along both sides of the fairway, it also requires a blind tee shot to a well-protected, elevated green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Tifway 419 pollen-free Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bruce Devlin (1963) Robert von Hagge (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
407 Reviews (407)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Patio Dining 31
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 59
Water Hazards 41
Elevation Changes 37
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 46
A Weekend Splurge 37
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 58
Convenient to the City 51
Worth the Drive 30

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Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Pretty cool place

Staff was friendly from the bag drop area ,pro shop to the outdoor starter. Played with three members who were very nice and helpful as it was my first time there. Bunkers were pretty decent as well as the tee tops. Greens were quick but fair. Only real problem I really saw were some various dry spots throughout the fairways and that was basically throughout the entire course. For a resort style course with those kind of conditions, maybe a little overpriced. They could probably drop their prices a little bit more.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the price

The facility was great and the layout and greens were quite challenging. Greens rolled great. Fairways were not in good condition. Very splotchy grass. There are much better options in Tucson for half the price.

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course & layout

Fun course to play, lots of different holes layout and a good challenge. Only little thing was the fairways were dry so had to move the ball a lot to find nicer grass but since it didn’t rain in weeks, not the course’s foult. Played with the amazing members (Ron, Ron and Brian) who caddied me all day, telling me where to hit and read the greens. Oversll just a great expérience and would definitly recommand.

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

We played both courses and loved both of them! Staff was great! We were treated very well from Joe in the pro shop, the starter and Norm the marshal. We will definitely go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

VACATION GET AWAY

COURSE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE, AWSOME VIEWS. STAFF WAS FRIENDLY

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful mountain and valley views!

Tough but fair layout and the course was in great condition! The shop stuff could brush up on their friendliness and rapport building with guests/visitors. When you pay a premium rate, one would hope a little level of excitement to have us there. The cart guy was more excited to see us and friendlier than the guys in the Pro Shop. Regardless, it was a memorable day and experience. Thanks!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a Gorgeous Course!

Played the Sonoran course on Halloween. Course was in great shape, greens were immaculate, fairways were in great shape, and the course simply has so many fun and different holes - no risk of it getting repetitive. Price is higher than other courses we played in the Tucson area, but worth every penny. Staff were super friendly and helpful, and we simply had a great day. Really hope to play the Catalina course next time we're in Tucson.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful desert course

The views on this course are wonderful. The layout is very nice and conditions are excellent. The price is a little high, but this is to be expected as a resort course. The course is a little tight sometimes but not overly challenging. The greens were well maintained but a little slow which was good considering some had pronounced undulations. Water was readily available as well as restrooms.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course except…

Really enjoyed playing this course. Excellent layout. The grass in the rough could be punitive but I guess the lesson is to stay out of the rough.

The one criticism is the bunkers. There are municipal courses around here that have better sand. Spoiled what was an otherwise pleasurable round.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outside Service Lacking

I have played at Omni on a number of occasions over the last few months. A few times I wasn’t given any help when I arrived with my bag or a cart. When I approached both attendants were watching cell phones. I walked up put my bag on cart, went into pro shop, came outside and not once was asked if I needed anything. When I returned from my round I cleaned out cart and got my own bag slowly to see if he would ask if I needed anything. I then watched a couple arrive and he did same to them. This has happened a number of times now. When paying premium Green Fee you expect just a bit more then what your getting at Omni right now.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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