Sewailo Golf Club
Sewailo Golf Club offers a distinctive desert golfing experience with its 18-hole championship layout marked by natural vegetation, strategic risk-reward holes, and smooth greens. Its desert setting challenges and invites players of all levels, complemented by solid practice facilities and welcoming amenities.
Course Overview
Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona offers an 18-hole layout that captures the essence of desert golf with a distinctive Southwestern character. This public championship course challenges players with strategic design elements that reward thoughtful shot making and course management. The terrain is peppered with natural desert vegetation, rock formations, and water hazards that demand attention from tee to green. While the arid landscape might suggest a tough playing environment, the course remains approachable for golfers of all skill levels who enjoy a test balanced by fair, wide landing areas on many holes.
The design thoughtfully incorporates multiple options on par 4s and par 5s, presenting risk-reward opportunities that encourage creativity. Players will find the greens generally smooth and true, offering a fair challenge that demands precise approach shots and careful reading. The desert winds occasionally influence play, adding an additional layer of complexity that forces adjustments in club selection and shot trajectory.
Sewailo’s practice facilities and pro shop are well-maintained, providing a comfortable setting for warm-ups or honing short game skills before or after rounds. The clubhouse delivers welcoming service with a grill that serves quality fare, perfect for recharging after a round under the Arizona sun. While golf carts are available, the course’s layout means that distances between greens and carts can be significant in spots, so players with mobility considerations should plan accordingly.
Water hazards punctuate the landscape thoughtfully, requiring situational thinking and precision, particularly on the back nine. The course’s natural elements and careful maintenance offer a memorable desert golf experience distinct from lush parkland courses. Visitors appreciating golf that involves strategic choices and environmental awareness will find Sewailo rewarding and enjoyable. Whether taking on its challenges for the first time or returning for a desert round, this course offers an inviting blend of quality conditioning and Arizona character throughout each hole.
Plan to visit mid-morning or late afternoon to avoid the strongest heat of the day and bring adequate sun protection, as the desert sun is a constant companion during play. Sewailo Golf Club is a notable destination for those seeking authentic Southwestern golf in a public setting with solid amenities and service.
Course Highlights
Sewailo Golf Club stands out with its integration into the natural desert landscape featuring native plants and water hazards that force strategic play. The course layout balances challenge and playability with multiple options on key holes, especially par 4s and par 5s. Smooth, firm greens test precision, while desert winds periodically influence shot-making decisions. The practice facilities and well-stocked pro shop contribute to a full-service golf experience. As the home course for the University of Arizona, Sewailo benefits from attentive maintenance and a spirited atmosphere.
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Guest Reviews
Adam Lind
Overall Great Course. Played mid April and it was fantastic experience and a good challenge. Tee to Green in very good shape. Only down fall would be conditions of the bunkers being lined with plastic. Friendly knowledgeable staff, and good practice facilities.
Garrett Tomini
Great overall experience. The course was in great shape and gave you multiple options on the Par4’s and Par5’s on how you were going to approach the hole. Greens were in great condition as well. The course staff was nice. Only thing that would’ve changed this from 4 to 5 stars is we didn’t see the beverage cart until 9. If I were in Tucson I would definitely consider going here again!
Milton Hope
Visiting from San Antonio and brought a friend to play the course. I had played here about 5 years ago so I knew it was good. Cart attendants, pro shop guys and starter all very friendly and helpful. Course in good shape. Greens ran true and smooth. Lot of water on the course that you have to watch out for. It's a challenging course with several risk/reward holes depending on how far you hit your driver. It's the home course for the University of Arizona. Well stocked pro shop. Had lunch at the grill after. All the food was good. Highly recommend this course. You'll enjoy it.
Bret Earls
Played Sewaillo twice this week. Course, Fairways and Greens are in great shape. A few issues are the Bunkers are in bad shape, course golf cart areas are way to far from the greens, using a range finder it was over 100 yards on many holes to walk to hit your ball, unacceptable as I am disabled and it was very difficult for 18 holes and with the heat the beverage cart wasn't seen until calls made to club house each time which needs improvement. I give the course a 6 out of 10. Unfortunately I won't be able to play here again with golf cart restrictions too far out.
E.J. Podell
Have played many courses in Scottsdale and Tucson over the past two months, and was very disappointed with Sewailo. The greens were covered with what the starter referred to as gypsum, though they played even worse than if they had just been punched, making it impossible to control direction or speed. Plus, the many bunkers had their plastic liners exposed, and the sand was very hard. It cost $110 with tax, but I stopped after nine, as it was such an unpleasant experience.
Adam Lind
Overall Great Course. Played mid April and it was fantastic experience and a good challenge. Tee to Green in very good shape. Only down fall would be conditions of the bunkers being lined with plastic. Friendly knowledgeable staff, and good practice facilities.
Woodrow Piner
First time golfing in Arizona and this experience will have me coming back for more. Great service in the clubhouse and out on the course. The real star of the experience was ofcourse Sewailo’s 18 challenging and beautiful holes honoring the desert scape It encompassed. Thanks Sewailo for making our first desert golf experience top notch.
Marc Anderson
Bret Earls
Played Sewaillo twice this week. Course, Fairways and Greens are in great shape. A few issues are the Bunkers are in bad shape, course golf cart areas are way to far from the greens, using a range finder it was over 100 yards on many holes to walk to hit your ball, unacceptable as I am disabled and it was very difficult for 18 holes and with the heat the beverage cart wasn't seen until calls made to club house each time which needs improvement. I give the course a 6 out of 10. Unfortunately I won't be able to play here again with golf cart restrictions too far out.
John Hanvey
Got away from Illinois cold , played March 10 th , beautiful course , good shape and fun . Stop at grill and get breakfast croissant with tater tots and drink 11 bucks . The cook couldn't have been nicer , best I've had in along time . It was after breakfast but he took care of me . Appreciate treatment. We will be back
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Course Details
Access & Location
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757, USA
Modern clubhouse with pro shop and grill
Walking is possible but course length and desert terrain suggest use of carts for most golfers; sturdy footwear advised for those walking
Open to the public; tee times recommended especially on weekends and during peak season
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