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4.5
1569 Reviews (1569)
5 Stars
1014
4 Stars
415
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
95.2%
Recommend this course
1475 out of 1569 reviews
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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.4%
Recommend this course
32 out of 35 reviews
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4.5
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.6%
Recommend this course
87 out of 91 reviews
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Course Highlights
This west valley hidden gem delivers an exceptionally designed layout with elevation changes, wide fairways, and lush conditions that consistently impress. Friendly staff, excellent amenities, and outstanding value make every round here well worth the drive.

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
1569 Reviews (1569)

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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play It Again

Always a joy to play. Great layout will test your short game. Priced right and the facilities are very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 207
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course!. Fair job w/COVID-19.

Always a good time at The Verrado courses. Lots of cautions put in place to "StopThe Spread." It's appreciated.

BUT, water jugs and Cart Girls should not be present. They ARE NOT present in my home club. Please tighten this up. We don't want to lose this activity for the sake of our sanity.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 214
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Will Come Back!

Overall an excellent golf facility. Condition of course from tee to green was very good. Staff was friendly & helpful. Can’t wait to return!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track/ I have seen the greens in better shape.

Great course, beautiful fairways. many unfixed ball marks on greens. holes slightly raised on greens, a dozen lip outs on putts for our group and nothing lipping in.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Verrado Golf

Beautiful Course - but it plays like a man course - if you don't stay in middle of fairway balls roll off into out of bounds on almost every hole, even some of the greens, it's like they are falling off a table. it's only for experts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A real golf course

Not for beginners or new golfers You have to make good shot decisions and good shots. If you’re not to that point in your game bring 2 dz balls and be ready for this course to eat your lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Course

We had a blast. Great breakfast followed by an excellent practice area. Played this course twice we liked it so much. Staff was super and the had everyone playing at a reasonable pace. We will go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top notch experience

We had a group of buddies travel to AZ for a golf trip and to watch the WM Open. This was our first course and did not disappoint. Course was in perfect shape and provided incredible views. Staff was friendly from the start. Plenty of opportunity to get in trouble on this course, so don't spray it. Would recommend and will come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Everything was in great shape I would play this course again in a second.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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