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
1558 Reviews (1558)
5 Stars
1009
4 Stars
410
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
95.9%
Recommend this course
1466 out of 1558 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
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4.6
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.9%
Recommend this course
92 out of 94 reviews
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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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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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Reviews

4.5
1558 Reviews (1558)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 65
Drinks 61
19th Hole Scenic Views 44
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 92
Bunkers 74
Forced Carries 60
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 79
Advanced Golfers 72
A Weekend Splurge 49
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 93
In the 'Burbs 37
Convenient to the City 30

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

No Covid 19 safety measures!

We were greeted upon arrival and offered help to carry our bags which I immediately declined. As the gentleman continued to request my bag I continued to tell him that we would carry our own. He then grabs my hsbands that were sitting next to me telling me that it was his job.

I stated strongly again that I am immune compromised and will take care of our bags but he continued to strap my husbands onto the cart!!

I do not inderstand why carts arent available for an individual not living in a sMe home thus potentially spreading the virus!!

We have golfed Verrado for yrs and todays experience has hurt!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Don’t slice

Great hot Arizona afternoon. Too hot for my wife, she only played 5 or 6 holes. Seems to play longer than the scorecard. I had a very good day off the tee, but still hit a lot of woods and hybrids to the greens. The greens seem to get faster as the round went, but rolled true.

The back 9 started with me following a group playing a scramble. I waited on them for 4 holes, and while they looking for their in the brush (again), I skipped a hole and went by.

We ate a great lunch after the round. Everyone seemed pleased to be back to work. They take precautions to avoid the spread of viruses off and on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

tough, tough course

tough desert course. hit the ball down the middle or the desert comes in play. traps need work, hardpan, and greens were slower than expected.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely stunning

Beautiful course with a friendly staff and adventurous layout. Desert surrounding makes this course optically challenging, but still a fun time with some friends. The staff and amenities were superb. Would recommend 10/10

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great course / Miserable Pro Shop Person.

Firstly how about trying to smile or at least make some effort in communicate in a friendly manner with people that play, first impressions last.

The counter guy must hate his job, it wasn’t a pleasant experience what so ever.

On course, Wendy the cart lady was awesome, so friendly and helpful.

Maybe she should work in the pro shop!!!!!

The course itself was fun to play, greens and bunkers in great condition plus the fairways were perfect.

Sorry only gave it three stars as the start of the experience which is key made the round feel like, well I can’t put the word in I want.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Course was great staff was friendly pace was perfect. Will be back again and again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Played Verrado Founders course yesterday. Course was in above average condition for this time of year. Some fairways had burned out spots, but overall the course is in very good condition. Greens were quick and held well. Course is challenging for every level of golfer's ability with numerous tee boxes to fit every handicap level. Pace of play was less than 4 hours despite a steady flow of golfers. Beautiful scenery awaits you on most holes. Overall a fun, challenging course that is definitely worth the current green fees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 198
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Bob and Tim

Excellent time playing this course, some holes very tough, greens very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout and fun to play

Tough course when windy as it was today. Tees starting to dry out. Greens slow but with hot weather, 99° its normal. Very friendly staff at course and restaurant. Beautiful views and some great holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Do it again.

This course is a great track.

The greens were slightly slower than they looked but ran true. Tees and fairways in great shape.

I was in the sand six times , played out well with : for 6 in par. So the traps were in good shape too.

I struggled of the tee all day and came away from the white tees with an 85.

I was very happy with my play that was enhanced by the overall good shape of the course.

I’ll be back here again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

I’m a female with a 12 handicap. I enjoyed the course. Not to tight just keep ball in the middle and you will be fine. Greens were a little slower than what I’m use to. Would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course!!!

I only play this course in the summer. Can’t beat their price. Played today (5/20) and the course is in great shape. The bunkers had wet sand, packed a bit too hard but otherwise, the course played great. I’ll be back several more times this summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Verrado/Founders Coursr

Great golf course! Desert golf with beautiful views. Course in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course and love to play here but friendliness could be better.

I really like this course and is one of my favorites but the service in the pro shop is not the best. I understand when are in a pandemic but I felt like I was bothering them when I ent inside. I will still continue to play here because I like it so much but I was a little disappointed today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I would value 6 stars if I could

2 great courses, half hour from sky harbor, played both courses several times in the last 2 weeks. Both courses are in fantastic shape. Staff gets it. Top notch service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

This course isn’t what it used to be

Course looked and felt like it needed to be manicured. Weeds on tee boxes, dead rotting snake in tunnel from 1st hole to 2nd hole. Just feels like there is no love or attention to detail at this course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Compeling/Challenging/Interestinf

Great views, great conditions, long and winding track with interesting shorter holes that are all uphill. Hole 13 is a difficult 276 yard par four with an extremely steep false front and steep back sloping middle to back. Only hole that felt like a gimmick. You should play this Foundes course. Overall a compelling track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

No security and customer interest

The staff / bag drop very rude. No greeting except: tee time??!! Gloves on but no carrying aid, no spray, no scorecard on the car, just no interest.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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