Tucson City Golf

FAQ

FAQ Page Questions – Tucson City Golf

  • Hours at Tucson City Golf vary throughout the year.
  • Each Golf Shop opens 30 minutes before the first tee time, which can be as early as 6:00 AM during the summer and adjusts seasonally based on daylight.
  • For the most accurate hours, please contact the Golf Shop at your preferred course.
    1. Randolph Golf Complex (Randolph North & Dell Urich): (520) 791-4653
    2. Silverbell Golf Course: (520) 791-5235
    3. Fred Enke Golf Course: (520) 791-2539
    4. El Rio Golf Course: (520) 791-4229

  • You can book a tee time at any of our Tucson City Golf Courses through our website: https://www.tucsoncitygolf.com/book-tee-times/ 
  • By calling the Golf Shop at your preferred course.
  • Online booking is available 24/7, making it easy to reserve your preferred tee time in Tucson, AZ

  • All Tucson City Golf courses accept tee times up to 7 days in advance.
  • For groups or outings of 16 players or more, please contact the Golf Shop directly to discuss availability and arrangements.

  • All Tucson City Golf courses offer instruction from PGA Professionals and Apprentices, including private lessons, group clinics, veteran classes, and junior programs.
  • Full details, pricing, and scheduling are available at: https://www.tucsoncitygolf.com/instruction/. 
  • Course-specific details:
    1. Randolph Golf Complex: Home of the Tucson Golf Program — expanded offerings, camps, and clinics. More info: https://tucsongolfprogram.com/
    2. Silverbell: Full instruction program with private lessons, clinics, veteran classes, and junior camps.
    3. Fred Enke: Private lessons, group clinics, veteran classes, and junior camps available year-round.
    4. El Rio: Private lessons and rotating professional clinics offered throughout the year.

  • Yes, golf carts are available.
  • All greens fees include a shared cart fee, so there is no additional charge to ride.
  • If you prefer to walk, we will remove the built-in cart fee at check-in.
  • Players must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart.

  • Yes, all Tucson City Golf locations offer Callaway Elyte rental sets.
  • Our 18-hole rentals are $59 + tax and 9-hole rentals are $39 + tax, both including a Callaway pouch with 6 golf balls. Rental availability may vary, so we recommend contacting the Golf Shop in advance to reserve a set for your round.
  • If you prefer to walk, Sun Mountain Speed Cart V1R pushcarts are also available for $6.00 + tax per round. Quantities are limited.

  • Tucson City Golf suggests proper golf attire, but is open to casual golf wear.
  • We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a professional and welcoming golf environment for all players.

  • Yes. All Tucson City Golf courses offer practice facilities, which may include driving ranges, putting greens, and short-game areas.
  • Range balls are available for $7 (small basket) or $10 (large basket). Availability varies by course.
    1. Randolph Golf Complex features a driving range, three putting greens, and a short-game practice area. 
    2. El Rio Golf Course features a driving range, short game practice area, and a putting green.
    3. Fred Enke Golf Course features a putting green, driving range, and dedicated short game practice areas.
    4. Silverbell Golf Course features a driving range, putting green, and two dedicated short-game practice areas.

  • Yes. Children are welcome at all Tucson City Golf Courses, and junior rates are available for same-day play bookings.
  • The complex is a great option for families and junior golfers.
  • At El Rio Golf Course, we have junior tees measuring just under 4,700 yards which makes the course accessible and enjoyable for younger golfers.

  • Yes, water stations are available throughout all Tucson City Golf Courses to help golfers stay hydrated in the Arizona heat during their round.

  • All Tucson City Golf courses host a variety of events, including corporate outings, charity tournaments, and organized group play.
  • Each course also offers unique event opportunities.
    1. Randolph Golf Complex
      • Hosts a wide variety of events, including corporate outings, charity tournaments, and in-house golf events like the Tatum Best Ball Tournament and the Tucson City Amateur.
      • The club also accommodates private functions such as birthday parties, showers, and weddings, making it a versatile venue in the Tucson area.
    2. El Rio Golf Course
      • Hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including corporate outings, charity tournaments, and in-house competitions such as the Tucson City Amateur. Beyond golf.
      • El Rio is one of Tucson City Golf’s most active community venues, offering public events like live music, open mic nights, DJ sets, and themed dinners.
      • The clubhouse also accommodates private gatherings and celebrations.
    3. Fred Enke Golf Course
      • Hosts a variety of golf-focused events, including corporate outings, charity tournaments, and organized group play.
      • The course is a reliable venue for structured golf events throughout the year.
    4. Silverbell Golf Course
      • Hosts a variety of golf-focused events, including corporate outings, charity tournaments, and junior-level competitions such as those held by the Junior Golf Association of Arizona.
      • The course is a great venue for organized golf events and group outings.

  • Tucson City Golf uses dynamic pricing, with rates that adjust throughout the day.
  • Golfers can also purchase the Tucson City Card for access to the best available rates.

  • Yes, each Tucson City Golf location has a fully stocked pro shop offering the latest golf balls, apparel, accessories, and essential equipment. 

  • Yes. Each Tucson City Golf course offers its own layout, scenery, and playing style.
    1. Originally opened in 1925 with sand fairways and cottonseed greens, Randolph North was fully grassed in 1936. Today, it offers multiple tee options, stretching 6,900 yards from the championship tees and just under 5,300 yards from the forward tees. The course features tall trees, lush fairways, and scenic mountain views, and it once hosted the Tucson Open.
      Dell Urich opened in 1996 after a complete redesign of the former Randolph South course. The layout features dramatic elevation changes, four sets of tees, and beautiful views throughout. It measures more than 6,600 yards from the back tees and nearly 5,300 yards from the forward tees. Dell Urich is also a former host of the Tucson LPGA Tour stop.
    2. Fred Enke Golf Course offers one of Tucson’s most unique and strategic layouts and a true desert golf experience built around a semi-arid, limited-turf philosophy that blends natural desert terrain with wide teeing areas, large greens, and dramatic elevation changes. It’s a true desert-style test that rewards accuracy, strategy, and thoughtful shot selection. The course features expansive teeing areas, generous yet undulating greens, and well-placed bunkers and sand traps—all designed to highlight its distinctive limited-turf concept. Grass is used only on tees, landing zones, and greens, while undisturbed native vegetation shapes the rest of the landscape. Golfers can choose from four teeing areas ranging from 6,800 to 5,000 yards. Due to the hilly terrain, golf carts are recommended.
    3. El Rio Golf Course opened in 1929 as El Rio Country Club and was Tucson’s first grass golf course. It operated as a private club until 1968, when the City of Tucson acquired the property and opened it to the public. Today, El Rio offers a classic, walkable layout with tight fairways, small greens, mature trees, and two lakes. The course plays over 6,400 yards from the back tees, nearly 5,400 yards from the forward tees, and includes junior tees under 4,700 yards — making it enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.
    4. Silverbell Golf Course is a par-70 championship layout located along the west bank of the Santa Cruz River. The course features wide, undulating fairways lined with mature pine trees, strategically placed bunkers, and two large lakes that come into play on five holes. With five par-3s and three par-5s of varying lengths, the layout challenges golfers with a mix of power and finesse. The course measures 6,900 yards from the back tees and over 5,800 yards from the forward tees, offering an enjoyable test for golfers of all skill levels.

  • If rain or lightning ends play, a credit will be issued for the remaining holes not played.
  • Please stop by the Golf Shop before leaving the course.

  • The Tucson City Golf Courses are typically busiest on Saturday and Sunday mornings, especially during peak golf season.
  • Availability varies based on tournaments, events, weather, and time of year.
  • Booking early is strongly recommended.

  • Yes. Non-playing riders are welcome for a fee of $25 + tax.
  • Please call the Golf Shop with any questions

  • All food and beverages must be purchased through the restaurants on the courses.
  • Absolutely no outside alcohol will be permitted on the course.

  • Difficulty varies by course, offering options for all skill levels.
    1. Dell Urich Golf Course is considered moderately challenging. Its renovated layout features wide fairways, larger greens, and a more forgiving design than Randolph North. Subtle elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and water on select holes still require thoughtful shot-making.
    2. Randolph North Golf Course is considered challenging. Its long par-4s, mature trees, strategic bunkering, and well-protected greens demand accuracy and solid ball-striking. The course has hosted numerous professional and amateur events, reflecting its championship-level difficulty.
    3. Silverbell Golf Course is considered moderately challenging. Its par-70 layout features mature pine trees, strategic bunkering, and two large lakes that influence several holes. The design offers a balanced and enjoyable test for golfers of all skill levels.
    4. Fred Enke Golf Course is considered one of Tucson’s more challenging layouts. Its hilly, semi-arid, target-style design features narrow corridors of native desert, tight fairways, and frequent carries over washes that rewards accuracy and punishes off-line shots.
    5. El Rio Golf Course is considered moderately challenging. Its classic layout features tight fairways, small greens, mature trees, and two lakes that influence play on several holes. While the terrain is relatively flat, accuracy is essential, making it a fair but demanding test for golfers of all skill levels.

  • No, golf carts at our Tucson City Golf courses do not currently include GPS systems.
  • Yardage markers are placed throughout the course to assist with distance measurement and club selection.

  • Yes. All Tucson City Golf courses may pair groups of fewer than four players to maintain pace of play and maximize tee sheet availability, especially during busy periods.