Kino Springs Golf Course
Nogales, Arizona 85621
Phone(s): (520) 287-8701
Fax: (520) 287-8800
Website: kinospringsgc.com
Kino Springs Golf Course sits along the Santa Cruz River, sprawling across gently rolling hills dappled with mesquite and oak trees. The course is part of the historic Yerba Buena Ranch. The origins of the ranch date back to 1691 when explorer Father Eusebio Kino found sanctuary at Kino Springs on one of his frequent expeditions through Sonora and Arizona. The scenic location is popular among avid birdwatchers, who know it as a major flyway where you'll be able to spot flycatchers, orioles, kingfishers, grey hawks and more. The par-71 layout measures 6,500 yards. The first holes play across grassy meadows but by the no. 5 you're in canyon country. The last five holes at Kino Springs G.C. are framed by mature pine trees with elevated tees that offer views of the river.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Red Lawrence
- Public/Private: Semi-Private/Resort
- Year opened: 1970
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: Bent Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $25 - $40
- Weekends: $25 - $40
- Tee times from $12 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Proper golf attire required.
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 5838 | 122 | 68 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5279 | 119 | 69.1 |
| Blue | 71 | 6493 | 131 | 71.5 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5838 | 133 | 72.6 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- This is the best course in Southern Arizona. The greens are immaculate, the hole layouts, especially 5 thru 13, are devious and the shots you face here are like nothing else. Some traditionalists don't like this course but all avid golfers and all locals I've spoken with love it. This place has history (Stewart Granger's old ranch is a place that John Wayne and Ava Gardener stayed often), with incredible views and rolling terrain. Its low budget and homespun. But every shot is a challenge and some of the greens are unreadable, confounding and super fast. I don't know how Keith Mundy and Rick Smith do it on their budget. Kino offers real golfers a really great track that you'll never forget. Its fantastic. Go there. Thank me later!