Description: With 350 days of sunshine each year, Arizona's second largest city, Tucson, is especially ideal for visitors who prefer outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, sightseeing, and, of course, golf. Rich with natural and geographical treasures, the name Tucson is derived from the Indian word for "spring at the foot of black mountain," and you'll find that spring is just southwest of downtown. Tucson is also home to Saguaro National Park, one of the country's newest and second only to the Grand Canyon in numb
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The 18-hole Conquistador at El Conquistador Golf & Tennis in Tucson, Arizona is a resort golf course that opened in 1982. Designed by Greg Nash and Jeff Hardin, Conquistador at El Conquistador Golf & Tennis measures 6720 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 129 and a 72.
The Saguaro nine is named so for its spectacular view of the vast cactus forest to the west. The third hole on the Tortolita nine marks the highest elevation of any of the courses, allowing for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Nearly half of the nine plays through a desert canyon.
The 18-hole San Ignacio Golf Club in Green Valley, Arizona is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1989. Designed by Arthur Hills, San Ignacio Golf Club measures 6708 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 134 and a 64.