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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
You normally have to be an adult to get a cart, but some are flexible. Most courses do allow walking, but some can be really tough to get around. I would ask at the time of booking and see what the golf shop has to say. It will vary from club to club.
El Conquistador is an interesting facility, have two 18 hole courses and a seasonal 9 hole (you're in season). Conquistador is the top course and is fun. Canada is more resort golf, so easier and more aesthetically pleasing. Pusch Ridge is a little nine hole you can take the kids out on and have some fun. My only qualm with El Conquistador is the conditions are hit and miss. If you play it when its in good shape, you'll have a blast. If conditions are spotty, it can be a bit of a nightmare.
I haven't had opportunity to play Oro Valley Country Club, but one of my favorites, that has since gone out of business and has been turned into a nature preserve, was in the proximity. Since it is a Club Corp facility it should be quite nice and well maintained. I would definitely give it a go.
Since you are a Club Corp member I might recommend that you reach out to your club pro and see if they can work out a reciprocal and try and get you on The Gallery (North or South) in Marana (just a little north and west of where you will be staying). Developed in the middle of the Saguaro National Forest it is the epitome of desert golf and one of the most stunningly beautify golf courses on this planet. Conditions are always top notch and it is a treat to play. It is extremely private and takes an act of God to get on, but worth the effort.
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Thanks for all the recommendations. The trip worked out quite well.
We really enjoyed Star Pass and Sewailo. Oro Valley ended up being the best course we played and played there twice. The practice facility and conditions were among the best I've ever seen. The greens were also probably the fastest and most pure I've ever played as well. It's very walkable and much more a country club course than a resort course, which I kind of like, but still some nice elevation changes and great views of the mountains. Also nice to play in 4 hours vs the 5.5 hours at the resort courses.
I took the bigger group of teenagers to the Pusch Ridge, and you were right, it was excellent for that purpose. They had no problem giving carts to the kids and lots of duffers ahead and behind us. Spectacular views there, and the course was in ok shape. The houses that were pretty much on the fairway on a few holes were a little ridiculous. One of my nephew's hit a few shots into yards across the street from the houses backing on to the fairways!
Also had a great experience at Bourbon and Bones. I don't know that my wife and I have had too many bills over $300 before, but it was worth it for our one night out.
We golf here year round, but mostly on dormant bermuda, so it was a nice treat to get out and play some great conditions. Thanks again!