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Plan Your Marana Golf Trip in a Couple of Minutes

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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