The southern Arizona city of Tucson is an exceptional tourist destination for hundreds of reasons, and one of the most popular attractions to the area is the city’s amazing selection of golf resorts. There are a wide variety of courses to suit any serious golfer, each with distinctive features and challenging layouts set amongst the iconic desert landscape that makes Tucson such an amazing and unique place to visit and play.

If you’re an avid golfer you’re going to want to make sure your resort or hotel contains a world-class golf course or two. You’ll also probably want to have a list of other nearby courses to sample while you’re in the area. Fortunately, in Tucson there are more than a few choices for a golf vacation. You can choose a single resort with multiple courses or plan your trip to take in a few of the different offerings at the other resorts or signature golf courses.

The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort is a perfect choice for the golfer looking for both a great place to golf as well as a resort with plenty of other activities and options to keep the entire family happy. The El Conquistador features 45 holes spread out over three courses, two full 18-hole courses and a challenging nine-hole course that surrounds the resort. In addition to the golf, the hotel features 31 lighted tennis courts, a sparkling pool with a 143-foot slide, a full-service spa, five restaurants and a host of nearby activities to keep your days full.

Another perfect choice for the discerning golfer is Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. The resort, set at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains, features two 18-hole courses designed by Tom Fazio, and boasts some of the most beautiful views and picturesque holes in the area. Ventana Canyon also offers a host of other activities to keep anyone busy including tennis courts, hiking trails, a spa, several restaurants and anything else you might expect in a luxury resort.

Not to be outdone by the other fine resorts across town, the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa on the west side of Tucson hosts 27 fantastic holes of golf at the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Facility. A double-loaded driving range and high-quality golf shop and clubhouse complete the offerings. To sweeten the deal, kids 15 and under play free after 3:00pm year-round in the company of a paying adult. The resort features all the facilities you’d expect in a resort of this caliber and so much to do and see you’ll not likely want to leave anytime soon.

Any golfer looking for a great destination to play several rounds of golf on unique courses simply can’t go wrong in Tucson. The resorts in the area not only provide a wide variety of activities and premium accommodations, the golf courses are some of the best in the world.

Not everyone at golf resorts play golf when they travel and while some members of the party are on the course, there is plenty for the rest of the group to do. Most facilities inviting travel to their top line courses also offer many other activities for those who do not participate in the sport as well as for after-game entertainment.

In the evening, there is usually plenty to keep people occupied and entertained with restaurants and shows at the resort or in a nearby community. Several places have been opened around many of the golf resorts, forming an entertainment complex where the focus is on anything but golf, especially in the evenings. A few of the golf resorts also have at least one course that is home to events for professional golfers and many weekend warriors jump at the chance to play the same courses they see on televised PGA events. While many of these courses are members-only country clubs, a few offer their grounds as part of packages for special travel events.

Many of the golf resorts are located near attractive vacation spots and offer more than just a great golf experience. Ocean breezes and spectacular scenery surround many of the courses and family members can enjoy their stay in five-star hotels while the golfers are on the course. The nightlife can be exceptional as many match the cuisine and styles of the surrounding areas. Whether you are in the United States or another country, golf resorts offer local attractions to make everyone’s stay memorable.

While there will be many other activities in which to participate, the main attraction at golf resorts are the golf courses. Most are considered some of the finest courses in the land designed by famous former golfers, such as Jack Nicklaus, as well as having the best-kept grounds and playing conditions on a consistent basis. The experience of playing on a top-notch course at golf resorts will stay with the golfer long after the game is over. Whether experiencing the time at golf resorts with the entire family or with a group of golfing friends, most should be planned well in advance. Tee times can be scheduled in advance along with motel reservations and nightlife entertainment. Most accept pre-payment for the entire trip so all the attendees have to do is show up and enjoy their stay.