Legendary champion Jack Nicklaus took advantage of the high Sonoran Desert setting to integrate strategy, variety and fair shot values into his Signature Golf Course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. With his first Tucson golf course in 25 years, Nicklaus designed 27 holes that present unique challenges and distinct character, blending naturally among noble saguaros that stand together along the surrounding Tortolita Mountain Range.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain was unveiled to a global audience during the 2009 World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play Championship. The 64 top-ranked players returned February 15, 2010, to produce another week of exciting golf competition on the new desert layout, where the elevation ranges from 2,300 to 3,000. Now, guests at this breathtaking golf resort near Tucson can enjoy making the same shots that require imagination and creativity of the world’s best pros, as Nicklaus purposefully created an elite venue intended to be enjoyed by golfing legends and friends alike.