Arizona Golf Authority AZGA Arizona Golf Course Review: This is one of the few executive courses designed by the highly regarded William F. “Billy” Bell, and is a private equity club with an “accompanied by member” guest policy.
Located on Tucson’s southeast side, adjacent to Rolling Hills Park, it was built in 1962 and “tweaked” about 10 years later. It is a traditional layout that is relatively flat with elevated greens that are typical of Bell’s designs.
Rolling Hills features nine par-3 holes and nine par-4s; 28 strategically placed bunkers threaten the loop and two lakes bring water into play on three holes. You’ll find two sets of tees at 4,146 and 3,617 yards, the longer set playing to par 63 with a rating of 60.2; slope is 95 from the back tees and 101 from the front.
On the front nine, holes 5, 9 and 17 all are par-3s that require tee shots over water; they are modest carries at 143, 155 and 157 yards.
The 12th, at 358 yards, and 14th are the par-4 highlights of the back nine, both dogleg right and a few of those strategic bunkers threaten each side of both greens.
Rolling Hills has a driving range and practice green, and other amenities include tennis and basketball courts. After the round, golfers relax at the Niblick Lounge, which was upgraded in 2011.
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It’s “All Things Arizona Golf” from the Arizona Golf Authority.