Arizona National at Arizona National Golf Club

Arizona National, carved into the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, bears the indelible stamp of Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s strategic brilliance. Opened in the late 1980s, the course embraces its desert landscape, demanding thoughtful approaches and rewarding calculated risk. This is not a course of manicured perfection, but rather a canvas where native washes, cacti, and undulating terrain dictate the flow of play. A place where wayward drives find unforgiving lies and shrewd course management separates contenders from pretenders.

While not steeped in championship history, Arizona National quietly fosters a passionate community. The club's lore centers less on televised glory and more on the camaraderie found within its membership. Tales abound of twilight rounds punctuated by fiery sunsets and post-round gatherings fueled by local craft beers and Southwestern fare. It's the kind of place where the cart paths are named after long tenured employees who are cherished for the life and culture of Arizona National.

Arizona National is a demanding test of golf skill. Designed with forced carries over arroyos, elevation changes, and subtle doglegs. Jones Jr. designed the course to reward shot-shaping prowess, favoring those who can work the ball both ways. The course is long, testing a player’s ability to hit towering approach shots into the greens. A challenge to golfers of all handicaps.

Arizona National may not be a household name, but it offers an authentic Tucson golf experience. It’s a place where the desert landscape becomes both adversary and ally, and where the spirit of the game is celebrated with genuine Southwestern hospitality.