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Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course

4242 N Golf Dr, Buckeye, Arizona 85396, Maricopa County
(623) 388-3000
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4.5
1608 Reviews
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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. Verrado Golf Club
Verrado GC - Founder's
A sunrise view at Founder's Course from Verrado Golf Club. Verrado Golf Club
Verrado GC - Founder's: #6
A view of the 6th green at Founder's Course from Verrado Golf Club. Verrado Golf Club
Verrado GC - Founder's: #2
A view of bunker from fairway #2 at Founder's Course from Verrado Golf Club. Verrado Golf Club
Verrado GC - Founder's: #16
A morning view of the 16th hole at Founder's Course from Verrado Golf Club. Verrado Golf Club
Verrado GC - Founder's: #15
A view of hole #15 from Founder's Course at Verrado Golf Club. Verrado Golf Club
Verrado GC - Founder's
Looking back from a green at Founder's Course from Verrado Golf Club. Verrado Golf Club
Verrado GC - Founder's: #9
A view of green #9 with water coming into play from left at Founder's Course at Verrado Golf Club. Verrado Golf Club

About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7258 yds
Rating 73.5
Slope 135
Type Public
Style Desert
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Golf Carts
GPS
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Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 2004
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Tom Lehman (2004) John Fought (2004)

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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1608 reviews
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  • Conditions
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  • Layout
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  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
    4.6
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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Ronemoore
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Verrado

Tough challenging course with no forgiveness off the fairways

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002383749
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Played

Slow Play

Tee time was 2:00. Won’t even make the turn due to slow play. Waiting 2 groups deep on the front 9.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
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bobtrue
T O P 500
Reviews 208
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bob, Dave, Jeff

Great course, some elevation that I really enjoy. Greens and fairways were in great shape.

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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rickterry
Reviews 24
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u5629226
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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boonkong
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Beautiful golf course

Over all, this golf course is excellent. The course is very beautiful and their stuffs are great guys.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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DonnRTaylor
T O P 1000
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice track

Try to play Founders a few times each winter. Course is always in good shape. Reading the greens can be challenging, but getting better as I play the course more.

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Demons4Ever
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Bring your own drinks!

Golfed here a couple of months ago, had a good time and did very well. Driving range is large enough to accommodate a lot of people. putting and chipping greens were well kept up. My issue was, there were no refreshment cart, the pro shop was out of drinks. So we had to pay a lot extra for a cup of soda, or water from the restaurant.

So, yeh service wasn't the best. But did I say I played good that day?

I thought the course was in decent shape, it was wet. Greens were good, and overall the course played good. Groups were spaced out pretty good, and it didn't take that long to complete the round.

Want to come back again, I like their sister course more. But did I say I had a great day playing?

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000007437431
T O P 500
Reviews 214
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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drwester
Review 1
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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GerryBobo
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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jneamtu
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Always good!

This course again today was in perfect condition. It’s always so good, winter, spring, summer or fall!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jneamtu
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

One of the best

Once you play this course you’ll want to come back. One of the best in the tri state area. It’s always in great condition and a super fun course to play

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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dearl0627
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best course I’ve played

This Is simply one of the best courses I’ve ever played. I am lucky enough to travel frequently and as a result of play many golf courses in many states this one ranks near the top. Beautiful greens,, and tee boxes surrounded by the desert mountains and elevation. I would highly recommend to anyone living in our visiting the Phoenix area.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Lanark407
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000001432804
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Pingclubs
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Phenomenal.

Beautiful golf course, excellent condition, incredible pricing, amazing experience!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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JohnLB
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A course in great condition

The course is in great conditions. Never a bad lie anywhere, sand traps fair and well raked and even paced greens that were true and flat. You can’t ask for more

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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Stephen7890463
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Elaine7896807
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Verrado the Founders

WE are member at Verrado which have 2 golf courses in excellent shape with beautiful views

Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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