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Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course

4.5
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Verrado GC - Founder's: #18
A view of the 18th green from #10 tee box at Founder's Course at Verrado Golf Club.

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4.5
1539 Reviews (1539)
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
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96.1%
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4.6
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.9
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4.9
97.2%
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4.5
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
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4.7
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4.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7258 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.5

John Fought and Tom Lehman collaborated on the course at Verrado Golf Club, a voluptuous design that meanders through the old Caterpillar bulldozer proving grounds. It's up and down for 18 holes and that doesn't mean "chip and a putt." The course is good test with chances to score and a handful of memorable and scenic holes.

Where Verrado Golf Course will eat you alive is in the bunkers. Some bunkers are hard to carry, others collect wayward shots. But the fairways are wide enough to avoid trouble, and what appears to be the safe shot off the tee will often bring greenside bunkers more into play. So pick your poison.

While the back nine is far superior to the front, going out still has its fair share of memorable holes. A huge boulder 30 feet tall on the par-4 eighth jets out from the left side around which the fairway shapes itself. A perfect line from the tee box is to take the ball five yards right off its edge, but hitting the boulder is certain death by desert. The boulder was scheduled to crumble via dynamite, but stood up to the TNT and was deemed an immoveable object. Open and playable for all skill levels, the Verrado Golf Club is a sublime experience.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7258 yards 73.5 135
Black/Silver 72 7036 yards 72.3 130
Silver 72 6833 yards 71.2 127
Silver/White 72 6561 yards 70.3 125
White (W) 72 6228 yards 74.1 133
White 72 6228 yards 68.8 120
White/Blue 72 6044 yards 68.1 119
White/Gold 72 5734 yards 66.7 115
White/Gold (W) 72 5734 yards 71.4 119
Gold 72 5403 yards 65.3 110
Gold (W) 72 5403 yards 70.0 116
Green 72 5142 yards 64.0 108
Green (W) 72 5142 yards 68.5 112
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Scorecard for Founder's Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.5/135 423 397 222 478 588 178 540 477 382 3685 515 422 442 310 184 588 464 154 494 3573 7258
Black/Silver M: 72.3/130 423 379 193 454 588 178 540 457 382 3594 515 411 418 310 184 544 449 154 457 3442 7036
Silver M: 71.2/127 386 379 193 454 559 166 506 457 364 3464 492 411 418 291 168 544 449 139 457 3369 6833
Silver/White M: 70.3/125 386 354 172 421 559 166 506 428 364 3356 492 375 393 271 168 544 402 139 421 3205 6561
White M: 68.8/120 W: 74.1/133 366 354 172 421 518 147 435 428 337 3178 449 375 393 271 150 466 402 123 421 3050 6228
White/Blue M: 68.1/119 340 321 172 391 518 147 435 428 337 3089 449 375 360 271 150 466 374 123 387 2955 6044
White/Gold M: 66.7/115 W: 71.4/119 366 279 154 350 518 147 435 355 337 2941 449 347 322 242 150 466 338 123 356 2793 5734
Gold M: 65.3/110 W: 70.0/116 291 279 154 350 480 125 371 355 310 2715 414 347 322 242 131 427 338 111 356 2688 5403
Green M: 64.0/108 W: 68.5/112 291 279 131 350 419 125 371 311 284 2561 380 313 322 203 131 427 338 111 356 2581 5142
Handicap 13 5 15 3 9 17 7 1 11 10 14 4 12 16 8 6 18 2
Par 4 4 3 4 5 3 5 4 4 36 5 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 15 1 11 5 7 17 9 3 13 12 6 2 10 16 14 8 18 4
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Lehman (2004) John Fought (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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4.5
1539 Reviews (1539)

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HumbleB
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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dumpybutz
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Gemini the Desert

Great Course. Visually Beautiful Clubhouse and Course. Only drawback is players apparently do not fix their ball marks on the greens and as a result they are bumpy. Green speeds could be made a little faster..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Jason7741630
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing

Such a great course. The Verrado courses are the Gold Canyon of the west valley. Always worth the drive

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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HumbleB
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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irmcmd
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161109379
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jemdmd
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overseeding is coming

Course is in great shape . Rough is up keep the ball from going in the junk. Greens finally speeding up . Always a challenge to play . Unfortunately they are going to overseed and probably aerate so they will be shut down for a while . Get out before it happens

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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tatsbyrob
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course and best staff!!

Always a great time golfing here! One of the better courses in AZ!! Prices are worth the course layout and the staff is always very friendly!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314163639765
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful backdrops from every tee box

I really enjoy playing the Founders Course at Verrado. It is a wonderful experience with the back drop of the mountains and the difference elevations along the way. The course is in immaculate condition for this time of year.

There are many tee box choices for all levels of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u776645029
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Brian4452567
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Best of the Valley

I play all over the AZ valley and Verrado Founders is by far dollar for dollar the best course, Greens are true, conditions are really good to Phx. summer. Hard enough to make better golfers think and easy enough to allow newer golfers a chance at par.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Brian4452567
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a gem

Every aspect of this facility is a hidden gem. Dollar for dollar it is a top 3 course in the valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u215505674
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wow!!! Desert gem!!

The first time I’ve played this course. Play a lot of desert golf but this one’s a hidden gem if you’re willing to drive a little west. It’s the end of August in summer and the course looks amazing. Awesome pace of play. I cannot wait to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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golfermel
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Should have moved up to more forward tees

The course is lush and well maintained. The greens had been punched lately but still rolled really well. I played from the white tees and it was admittedly just too long for me. At 80 years young I just can't hit that far and where carries over desert were called for, I lost some balls. Still ended up shooting a 91 with a couple mulligans so happy with the round. Lesson learned, I'm old, move up and have more fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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ctizoc43
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round

Fun round with a great layout and scenery, guy in the pro shop would be my only complaint as he came off rather rude to everyone in my group.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sgtjchino
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Condition

The course is in great condition. I was told they have a new superintendent they are doing a good job taking care of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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uf5c5e1KpzwwWStzSvYW
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Wattsky
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jroz609
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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