Architect
William P. Bell
Established
1934
Par / Length
70 / 6436y
Access
Public
Green Fee
$
Overview: El Rio Golf Course is a historic Tucson landmark that has played a central role in the city's golf history for nearly a century. Designed by William P. Bell and opened in 1934, El Rio was originally a private country club and served as the longtime home of the PGA Tour's Tucson Open. This par-70 parkland layout features narrow fairways lined with mature palms and pines, offering a classic "old Arizona" feel that contrasts with the modern desert courses. Its flat terrain and small greens provide a traditional test that rewards accuracy and short-game precision.
Did You Know? El Rio was the site of the first Tucson Open in 1945, a tournament famously won by Ray Mangrum, and it continued to host the event until the 1960s, welcoming legends like Ben Hogan and Sam Snead to its fairways.
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1400 W Speedway Blvd
