Public Golf Courses in Tucson

By Kendall Olsen

Public Golf Courses in Tucson
Tucson, Arizona has long been a haven for golfers. The city is committed to first-class inexpensive public courses that challenge expert golfers and help novices learn the game. The five courses maintained by the city of Tucson feature environmentally friendly watering systems, lighted driving ranges, full-service clubhouses with banquet facilities, practice putting greens, lessons and rental equipment. Tucson has long been the site of LPGA and PGA tournaments.

Randolph Golf Course

Randolph Golf Course is located in central Tucson and has been the site for LPGA and PGA tournaments, which means that it is a challenging and beautiful course. The course has scenic mountain views, long fairways and several water hazards. This course stretches the limits of even the world's best golfers. It has a championship rating of 71.5 and a slope of 130. Randolph is a par-72 course that is 7,000 yards from the championship tees.

600 South Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 791-4161
www.tucsoncitygolf.com/randolphhole.html

El Rio Golf Course

El Rio Golf Course is an older course in west Tucson that is perfect for those who enjoy a short game. In 1968, the City of Tucson acquired this former country club as a location for public use. The course is flat with many trees and small greens, and is ideal for new golfers just beginning to learn the game. It is a par-70 course that is 6,000 yards from the regular tees and 6,400 yards from the back tees. El Rio has a championship rating of 71.5 and a slope of 130.

1400 W. Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 791-4229
www.tucsoncitygolf.com/elrio.html

Del Urich Golf Course

Del Urich is a newer course that opened in central Tucson in 1996. It is a par-70 course known for its changes in elevation and scenic tee boxes. It is a course of extremes and challenges. This course has a championship rating of 71.5 and a slope of 130. Because it is located on the Randolph Golf Course campus, it is part of a 36-hole complex allowing those who seek longer games a chance to play extra holes.

600 South Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 791-4161
www.tucsoncitygolf.com/urichhole.html

Fred Enke Golf Course

Fred Enke Golf Course, located in southeast Tucson, features huge tee boxes, large greens, lots of bunkers and many sand traps. The turf is limited, as the course is semi-arid and looks very much like the surrounding landscape. Native plants make up the desert-like setting and challenge the most experienced golfers. Golf at Fred Enke is an unusual and memorable experience. The course is 6,400 yards from the championship tees, has a rating of 71.5 and a slope of 130. Fred Enke is a par-72 course.

8251 East Irvington Road
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 791-2539
www.tucsoncitygolf.com/enkehole.html

Silverbell Golf Course

Silverbell Golf Course was built in northern Tucson along the flat, west bank of the Santa Cruz River. It opened in 1979. Silverbell features spacious greens and nine lakes, and is perfect for those looking to improve their abilities in dealing with water hazards. Silverbell is a 18-hole course with a par of 70 that is 6,300 yards from championship tees. These tees have a rating of 71.5 and a slope of 130.

3600 North Silverbell Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 791-5235
www.tucsoncitygolf.com/silverbellhole.html

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About The Author

Kendall Olsen has been writing for over 20 years, is a UM-St. Louis Gateway Writing Project Fellow and has published instructional materials with McDonald Publishing Company. She holds an Ed.S in educational technology, an M.Ed in secondary English curriculum and instruction, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and a Bachelor of Art in art history from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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