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The Mountain Course at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Resort is a Golfers Paradise

Tucson, Arizona is literally a golfer's paradise with ideal weather for year-round play, and a wide variety of excellent course layouts with some of the best courses being open to the public. Golf Magazine ranked the Mountain Course at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Resort as one of the top 100 golf courses in the nation, and it is the most photographed desert-style golf course in the south west simply because golfers play across 107 yards of cactus and canyons with changes in elevated tees, and it offers a breathtaking panoramic view that stretches for a hundred miles across the Sonora Desert into Mexico. http://www.thelodgeatventanacanyon.com/

The Ventana Mountain Course is not only considered the most difficult course in Tucson, but it is also known as one of the most difficult in the entire state of Arizona. A favorite destination for diehard golfers, the Lodge at Ventana Canyon offers a unique blend of challenges and playability to golfers looking to test their best skills. The Mountain and the Canyon courses were designed in a perfect trail that negotiates from one unique hole to another, and four sets of tees allow players to comfortably test their ability as the lush, manicured course is easy to follow as it is well marked.

The Lodge at Ventana Canyon offers a spacious practice facility along with a knowledgeable service staff that more then meets your every need. The courses are open to the public and it is a favorite destination for families as there are plenty of activities along with golfing to keep an active family busy. The Day Spa includes a variety of services, and the one of a kind massages are a favorite as the experienced staff has been trained to relieve tired and aching muscles while in the serenity of peaceful surroundings.

The ultimate in Tucson luxury, the Lodge at Ventana Canyon Resort is strategically located on 93 Acres in the Tucson's Catalina Mountain Foothills at the northeast corner of Tucson's historical district, leaving you virtually surrounded by breath taking south western scenery. As stunning as it is comfortable, the Lodge at Ventana Canyon comes complete with private suites nestled within the Arizona canyon terrain. Visitors can unwind in a spacious, luxurious suite full of charming touches like mission-style furniture, Southwestern art, and a full-service kitchen, and best of all, each suite offers guests a panoramic view of the beautiful canyon.

Dining in the Catalina room at the lodge has a casual environment with a large selection of fine gourmet food to fit any taste. The Ventana Bar & Grill is a favorite spot for golfers to gather over drinks, and converse about their long, but satisfying day on the course.

Located just 12 miles from the golf course you will find a unique museum that has been dubbed as a botanical gardens, zoo, and desert environment exhibits. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum features educational programs as well as a peek into the desert ecosystem.

The Old Tucson Studios is considered to be the world's most famous Western film set, and it's where Hollywood's greatest legends have come to life for over 60 years. Visitors will experience everything from Wild West gunfights to cowboy brawls and high-flying stunt falls. Saloon show musicals receive a packed house, and part of the fun includes stagecoach and pony rides. http://www.oldtucson.com/