Public

Sonoran Course

Omni Tucson National Resort

Tucson, AZ, USA
JZ Sr.
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Spencer
Ryan McHenry
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+12
18 holesPar 706,552 yds71/131

About this course

The Sonoran Course at Omni Tucson National Resort represents Tom Lehman's contribution to the property's golf offerings in the Tucson area. Lehman, a major championship winner and longtime PGA Tour professional, brought his competitive playing experience to the design process. The course occupies terrain in the northern reaches of Tucson, where the Sonoran Desert landscape provides the natural setting and aesthetic character that defines the routing. The layout works through rolling desert topography characterized by saguaro cacti, palo verde trees, and native vegetation typical of southern Arizona. Elevation changes and natural washes factor into the strategic design, requiring players to navigate both the desert environment and the contours of the land. The course presents a contrast to the resort's older Catalina layout, offering a more modern interpretation of desert golf. Omni Tucson National has a long history as a tournament venue, having hosted PGA Tour events for decades, though those competitions were played on the Catalina Course rather than the Sonoran. The resort serves both destination golfers visiting the Tucson area and local players, with the Sonoran providing an alternative experience on the property. The course reflects contemporary desert design principles while accommodating the resort's varied clientele, from casual visitors to more accomplished players seeking strategic interest in a desert setting.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

989

Best in World

835

Best in USA

26

Best in AZ

Quick facts

Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1981
Holes
18
Designer
Tom Lehman
Par
70
Length
6,552 yards
Difficulty
71/131
Course Vaults score
8.1

Getting there

Tucson International Airport lies just twenty-five minutes southeast of Omni Tucson National Resort, making arrival refreshingly straightforward for a destination of this caliber. Private aircraft favor Marana Regional Airport to the northwest, though many opt for the convenience of Tucson's main terminal given the short transfer. The drive north traces the steady rise into the Catalina Foothills, where saguaro-studded desert gives way to the resort's lush, irrigated grounds - a striking contrast that announces your arrival at one of southern Arizona's most storied golf retreats.

FAQ

Common questions about Sonoran at Omni Tucson National Resort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Sonoran at Omni Tucson National Resort has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.

Sonoran was designed by Tom Lehman.

Yes. Sonoran at Omni Tucson National Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Sonoran is 70.

Sonoran plays 6,552 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Sonoran is 131.

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