The Views Golf Course at Oro Valley

Overview: The Views Golf Course at Oro Valley is an 18-hole public, desert-inspired course north of Tucson. Greg Nash designed the rolling par-72 layout, which the Town of Oro Valley lists at 6,759 yards from the longest tees. The routing was shaped to work with the natural desert setting, using changes in elevation, native vegetation and open views toward the Catalina Mountains. Its location in Oro Valley makes it a practical addition to a Tucson golf itinerary, particularly for players who want mountain scenery and a community course with a full championship layout rather than a short resort loop.

History: The course is part of Oro Valley’s Rancho Vistoso area and has developed alongside the surrounding residential community. Its identity is closely tied to the landscape: the course was designed to preserve views and let the terrain carry much of the visual drama. Current municipal information confirms daily play and annual membership options, while the course’s multiple tee placements support a broad range of playing abilities. The exact original opening year is not presented here because the available current sources do not agree or document it clearly.

Did You Know? The Views was designed around the Catalina Mountain panorama. On clear days, the mountain wall becomes the course’s dominant visual reference from tee boxes and elevated approaches.