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Plan Your Marana Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

27 holes of Nicklaus tournament golf in the Tortolitas

Marana, just northwest of Tucson, is home to the Golf Club at Dove Mountain — the Jack Nicklaus 27-hole layout that hosted the WGC Match Play. Tucked in the Tortolita foothills with the Ritz-Carlton on site, it's a resort-grade golf base that's quieter and cheaper than Scottsdale.

4
courses
Spring, Fall
best season
TUS
45 min drive
50–200k
town size
The rota

Courses

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain (Saguaro/Tortolita)Bucket ListTOURNAMENT HOST

Jack Nicklaus 27-hole design in the Tortolitas that hosted the WGC Match Play — a true championship test

$120–$250
Par 72 · 7,012 yds
desert
The Gallery Golf Club (South)PremiumDESIGNER CLASSIC

John Fought–designed South course in the Tortolita foothills — a past Match Play host in its own right

$100–$195
Par 72 · 7,400 yds
desert
The Highlands at Dove MountainSolidBEST VALUE

Shorter Fred Couples–signature desert layout — the fun value round in Dove Mountain

$50–$95
Par 71 · 6,063 yds
desert
Heritage Highlands Golf ClubSolid

Arthur Hills desert design in nearby Marana with mountain views and strong conditioning

$50–$90
Par 72 · 6,904 yds
desert
Base camp

Where to Stay

resort houseSleeps 10–16

$300–$700 /night

The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain — block of rooms or villas on the course

resort poolon-site golfspamultiple restaurantsconcierge
houseSleeps 8–14

$350–$900 /night

Dove Mountain or Oro Valley rental homes near the courses

poolhot tubbig kitchenmountain views
The table

Dining

CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar

$$$$
upscale

The Ritz-Carlton's flagship — Southwest fine dining with desert views

4.5★

Tohono Chul Garden Bistro

$$$
farm-to-table

Botanical-garden dining nearby for a scenic Southwest meal

4.5★

El Charro Café (Oro Valley)

$$
mexican

America's oldest family-run Mexican restaurant — carne seca and big group tables

4.4★

Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ (Marana area)

$$
bbq

Smoked meats, bourbon, and a deep tap list — easy crew dinner

4.4★
After the round

Nightlife

Cayton's Burger Bistro (Ritz)

patio

Resort patio bar overlooking the Nicklaus course for post-round beers

Tucson Hop Shop / Oro Valley taprooms

brewpub

Craft taproom scene in nearby Oro Valley for a low-key beer run

Casino Del Sol Bars (Pascua Yaqui)

Late night
casino bar

Tribal-casino bars and lounges 30 minutes south for a Vegas-lite night

Off days

Activities

Tortolita Mountains UTV Tour

atvhalf day$120–$220/pp

Off-road through saguaro forest in the Tortolitas behind Dove Mountain

Saguaro National Park Hike

hiking2-3 hours$0–$25/pp

Iconic saguaro-forest trails minutes away — easy morning before golf

Casino Del Sol Gaming

casino2-3 hours$0–$200/pp

Full tribal casino with tables, slots, and a sportsbook south of town

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