Stone Canyon
Stone Canyon
14200 N Hohokam Village Pl
Tucson, AZ 85755-5768
United States
Overview
The Stone Canyon Club, which climbs the slopes of the Tortolita Mountains north of Tucson, is considered the consummate desert design of the late golf architect Jay Morrish. Restricted by Arizona law to 90 acres of grass, Morrish’s routing demands forced carries over barrancas off several tees, but not into any green. Artful contouring mimics the ebb and flow of the rugged terrain, bunkers seem spun by nature and the glorious scenery, which includes the Catalina Mountains at the east end of the Sonoran desert, is spiked with Saguaro cactus. Ancient granite boulders and outcroppings don’t just frame holes, but play an integral part in many design strategies. Stone Canyon is a fitting punctuation to Morrish’s sterling career.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest: Ranked 68th, 2009-'10.
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked from 2013-'24.
Highest ranking: 132nd, 2013-'14.
Best in State: Ranked third, 2011-'12, 2017-'18. Ranked fourth, 2013-'16, 2019-'22. Ranked inside the top 5, 2003-'10. Ranked sixth, 2023-'24. Ranked 7th, 2025-'26.
Previous ranking: 6th.
2025-'26 ranking: 7th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“This is a true desert course that offers a great mix of holes. Several of the tee shots offer spectacular views of the valley. The holes blend into the desert landscape offering aesthetic views that are hard to beat in the area. The course is a challenge that offers several different shot options off the tee. This course requires strategy and precise tee shots. There are a few tee shots that are very narrow, but allow you the option to lay up. The course was in great shape and is a true treat for anyone who has the opportunity to play."
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“Stone Canyon is a very beautiful and fun golf course to play. Conditioning is excellent with firm and fast fairways and greens that hold a well struck shot and putt true, though the greens were a bit slow the day I played. You have multiple shot options both around the greens and in the fairways. Layout variety is good with doglegs right and left, uphill and downhill holes, and long and short par 3's and 4's. The short par three #6 hole is very aesthetic and fun. The uphill holes #7 an #8 were both beautiful and challenging, yet fair."
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“Stone Canyon is a very beautiful and fun golf course to play. Conditioning is excellent with firm and fast fairways and greens that hold a well struck shot and putt true, though the greens were a bit slow the day I played. You have multiple shot options both around the greens and in the fairways. Layout variety is good with doglegs right and left, uphill and downhill holes, and long and short par 3's and 4's. The short par three #6 hole is very aesthetic and fun. The uphill holes #7 an #8 were both beautiful and challenging, yet fair."
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“Jay Morrish's gem in Tucson offers amazing views from numerous elevated tee boxes. A terrific layout that offers excellent shot options with outstanding conditioning. SC is a private club but should be on everyone's "must play" list when in the Tucson area. Beautiful, challenging and very fun!"
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“Fantastic conditions and fun layout."
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“A stunning desert course with dramatic views from many elevated tee boxes. I'm not sure you can play a more exhilarating desert course."
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“Wonderful course that flows through the property well. So many ways to play the course. Several holes have different options. Hero shots are abundant. Green shapes and sizes and contours all vary. Conditioning is top notch."
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“Wonderful course that flows through the property well. So many ways to play the course. Several holes have different options. Hero shots are abundant. Green shapes and sizes and contours all vary. Conditioning is top notch."
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“Strong layout that used land and surroundings well and provided a lot of variety. Tee box options gave players lots of variety in terms the look, and strategy for a hole."
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“Very Nice!! Greens were near perfection.... running 11+, smooth as a billiard table, yet receptive."
Read More2024
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