So, last Tuesday, I was sitting around bored at home and thought, hey, why not hit a golf course today? I had seen some stuff online about Mountain View in Tucson and heard it might be worth a shot. But let’s be real, not every place is great, so I figured I’d actually try it and compare it to a couple others I’ve played at before. You know, like that one time I went to Desert Pines a while back. Anyways, here’s how my whole day went down.
Why I Picked This Course
First off, I woke up late and remembered Mountain View was cheaper than most. Like, under 50 bucks for a round? That got my attention, because Desert Pines once charged me double that. So I grabbed my phone quick and checked my golf app—no apps allowed here though, right?—so yeah, I just dialed the number straight up. Called ’em around 10 AM. Got through easy, the guy on the line was friendly but slow to book it. Took like five minutes to confirm my time slot for later that day, around 2 PM. Made me think about how other places like Cactus Ridge let me book online fast, but whatever, it worked.
The Drive and First Impressions
Hopped in my car an hour later. Drove over to Tucson, took about 45 minutes from my spot, traffic was light. Parked easy—free lot, which is a plus. Desert Pines made me pay extra for that. Walked in the pro shop right away. Looks good outside, nice green fairways, but the inside felt kinda old-school. Staff smiled and handed me a cart key, so I grabbed my clubs and headed out to the first hole. Felt hotter than I expected, maybe ’cause it’s more exposed than courses like Willow Creek that have more shade. Started my round real simple: teed off with a driver, hit it okay. But the rough was patchy in spots. Like, I lost a ball in tall grass that shouldn’t be there, whereas Willow Creek keeps theirs trimmed neat. Got a bit frustrating, honestly.
Playing the Round
As I played through, hole by hole, it was a mixed bag. The pace was slow at first ’cause the group ahead took ages. Mountain View doesn’t manage that well; it dragged on until hole 4. Other courses like Cactus Ridge have marshals pushing people along quicker. Took some photos with my phone while waiting, just to capture it. Greens were bumpy and dry—felt like walking on rocks sometimes, especially hole 7. Ended up bogeying a few holes. By the back nine, I cooled down and enjoyed the views. Mountains in the background were pretty sweet, way nicer than Desert Pines which has just desert dust. Snack break at the turn: hot dog and drink cost $8 total, which is cheap. Willow Creek charged me double for worse food. Overall, finished in under four hours, same as most spots.
Comparing to Other Courses
After wrapping up, I sat in the cart lot thinking: how does Mountain View stack up? Did a quick mental list:
- Price – Wins big time. Mountain View kept things affordable, others bleed your wallet dry.
- Views – Hands down the best scenery here. Desert Pines or Cactus Ridge can’t compete.
- Course condition – Falls short. Grass was hit-or-miss, greens rough. Willow Creek felt smoother all over.
- Service – Okay but not great. Booking took effort, no app options like Cactus Ridge.
So basically, it’s good for a cheap, scenic day but not if you want perfect greens.
Final Verdict: Worth Booking Today?
Packed my gear, drove home tired but satisfied. Honestly, for a random weekday, yeah, I’d say it’s worth booking Mountain View Golf Course today if you’re on a budget and care about views. Conditions aren’t top-notch, but who cares when it saves you cash? Other courses might polish things better, but they cost more and don’t give that wow factor. So go ahead, call ’em up—it’s a solid play if you’re just looking to hit balls and chill. Next time though, I’m checking sunrise rates at Willow Creek for comparison.
