
Saguaro Course
The Golf Club at Dove Mountain


About this course
Saguaro, one of two courses at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain near Marana, Arizona, stakes its claim as the purist's desert test. Designed by Jack Nicklaus Jr. in the early 2000s, its desert target-style design features generously wide fairways lined with the region's iconic cacti and shrubbery and challenges golfers to navigate multiple forced carries over arroyos and desert washes. The routing is not a traditional resort course with homes lining the fairways, instead, the course offers spectacular views in all directions and has a pleasing rhythm, never feeling repetitive. The layout encourages risk-reward play, where well-executed shots can be rewarded handsomely. While Saguaro hasn't hosted any major professional events, its challenging layout and stunning desert scenery, alongside its sister course Tortolita, make it a popular destination for golfers visiting the area. The club maintains a strong local presence.
Quick facts
- Location
- Marana, AZ, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2009
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,894 yards
- Difficulty
- 38.5/147
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
FAQ
Common questions about Saguaro at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Saguaro at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Saguaro was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Saguaro at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Saguaro is 36.
Saguaro plays 3,894 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Saguaro is 147.




