Arizona · Tucson
Silverbell Golf Course
Tucson's longest city course, rebuilt in 2004 when the landfill under it began to sink. Two lakes put water in play on five holes by the Santa Cruz.
- 18Holes
- 70Par
- 6,936Yards
- ArizonaLocation
- 1979Opened
- municipal (Tucson City Golf)Access
About Silverbell Golf Course
Silverbell is Tucson City Golf's river course, on the west bank of the Santa Cruz in the northwest part of town. It's wide open and park-like, with broad fairways, mature pines and flat ground, so it's an easy walk and a forgiving one off the tee. Two big lakes bring water into play on five holes, and the map survey shows eight holes that bend, six of them to the left. Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data.
It's also the longest of the city courses: 6,936 yards from the blues, par 70, with five par 3s and three par 5s. The 7th is a 595-yard par 5 from the back tees. The blues rate 71.6 with a 124 slope, and the other sets play 6,391, 5,843 and 5,235, with combo tees in between.
The course opened in 1979 on an Arthur "Jack" Snyder design, but it was built on an uncapped landfill, and the ground started to sink. In 2004 Tucson architect Ken Kavanagh rebuilt it almost from scratch. Only holes 7 through 10 survive from the original, three of those with new back tees, and the lakes were enlarged. There's a driving range, putting green and two short-game areas, plus lessons, clinics and junior camps.
It's one of 27 courses Yoink watches in the Tucson area, and the closest alternative is El Rio Golf Club, about 3 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
What it's like to play Silverbell Golf Course
A creek or river runs through the property and comes into play on 5 holes.
Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data (ODbL).
Booking a tee time at Silverbell Golf Course
All Tucson City Golf courses open tee times 7 days ahead. Book online any time through the city golf site or call the Silverbell shop at (520) 791-5235; groups of 16 or more should call. Rates are dynamic and shift with demand and time of day, and a Tucson City Card gets you a lower rate at check-in. Push carts are $6.
How to get a tee time at Silverbell Golf Course
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Golf courses near Silverbell Golf Course
- El Rio Golf Club · 3 mi
- The Club at Starr Pass · 4 mi
- Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa · 6 mi
- Crooked Tree Golf Course · 7 mi
- Randolph Golf Course - North · 7 mi
- Dell Urich Golf Course · 8 mi
- Quarry Pines Golf Club · 8 mi
- El Conquistador - Cañada Course · 9 mi
Silverbell Golf Course FAQ
Where is Silverbell Golf Course?
Silverbell Golf Course is in Arizona, in the Tucson area — about 3 miles from El Rio Golf Club.
Who designed Silverbell Golf Course, and when did it open?
Silverbell Golf Course was designed by Arthur "Jack" Snyder (original); holes 7-10 remain from his design and opened in 1979.
Is Silverbell Golf Course open to the public?
Silverbell Golf Course is municipal (Tucson City Golf).
Can you walk Silverbell Golf Course?
Push carts $6 + tax per round.
How many holes is Silverbell Golf Course, and what's par?
Silverbell Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 70, 6,936 yards.
How do I get a tee time at Silverbell Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Silverbell Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near Silverbell Golf Course?
Nearby options include El Rio Golf Club, The Club at Starr Pass and Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa. Yoink watches 27 courses in the Tucson area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- tucsoncitygolf.com · official
- tucsoncitygolf.com · official
- thegolfwire.com · media
- tucsoncitygolf.com · official
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