Tubac Golf Trip Planning Guide
Tubac is a tiny artists' colony in the high desert south of Tucson, built around the 27-hole Tubac Golf Resort — the course where Tin Cup was filmed. Mild winter temps, a self-contained resort, and a quirky gallery village make it a relaxed, off-the-beaten-path golf weekend.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
TUS (50 min drive)
$40–$120
$250/night
1 of 3
~$294/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Tubac. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa (Rancho/Anza) — resort, $69–$120 · 4.5★
Robert 'Red' Lawrence design (1959) and the filming location for Tin Cup — cottonwood-lined and history-soaked
Stables Ranch Grille (Tubac Resort) — upscale, $$$ · 4.4★
The resort's flagship — steaks and Southwest plates in a historic stable building
Tubac Jack's Saloon — saloon · Open late
The village's main watering hole — live music and a desert patio
Day 2
Canoa Ranch Golf Club — desert, $40–$80 · 4.3★
Green Valley desert course with Santa Rita Mountain views — the value second round
Tubac Art Gallery Walk — 2-3 hours, $0–$50/pp
Stroll the village's 80+ galleries and tasting rooms between rounds
Elvira's — mexican, $$$ · 4.5★
Upscale Sonoran cuisine known for its mole flights — a destination dinner in the village
Stables Bar (Tubac Resort) — patio
Resort bar with a course-side patio for post-round drinks
Day 3
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa (Otero nine) — resort, $50–$90
The third nine for an easy 27-hole day or a relaxed afternoon loop
Santa Cruz River & Anza Trail Hike — 2-3 hours, $0–$15/pp
Shaded riverside trail past the historic Tumacácori mission
Wisdom's Café (Tumacácori) — mexican, $$ · 4.4★
Family-run roadside institution famous for fruit burros — a only-in-Tubac stop
Italian Peasant Wine Bar — cocktail
Small village wine bar for a quieter evening among the galleries
Course-by-Course Guide
Tubac has 3 courses worth playing. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Tubac has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$250–$550 /night
Tubac Golf Resort casitas and suites right on the course
$250–$700 /night
Rental homes in Tubac village or nearby Green Valley
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Stables Ranch Grille (Tubac Resort)
$$$The resort's flagship — steaks and Southwest plates in a historic stable building
Elvira's
$$$Upscale Sonoran cuisine known for its mole flights — a destination dinner in the village
Wisdom's Café (Tumacácori)
$$Family-run roadside institution famous for fruit burros — a only-in-Tubac stop
Tubac Jack's Saloon & Grill
$$Village bar-and-grill with burgers and a patio — the easy group default
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Tubac Jack's Saloon
Late nightThe village's main watering hole — live music and a desert patio
Stables Bar (Tubac Resort)
Resort bar with a course-side patio for post-round drinks
Italian Peasant Wine Bar
Small village wine bar for a quieter evening among the galleries
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Tubac Art Gallery Walk
Stroll the village's 80+ galleries and tasting rooms between rounds
Santa Cruz River & Anza Trail Hike
Shaded riverside trail past the historic Tumacácori mission
Sonoita Wine Country Tour
Arizona wine country tasting loop 45 minutes east in Sonoita/Elgin
Getting There
Fly into Tucson International Airport (TUS) — it's a 50-minute drive to Tubac. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Tucson Party Bus and Arizona Stagecoach). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.