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4.5
1545 Reviews (1545)
5 Stars
999
4 Stars
407
3 Stars
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2 Stars
36
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
95.5%
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1453 out of 1545 reviews
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.5
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.8%
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91 out of 95 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
1545 Reviews (1545)

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Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

MINT CONDITION

The course is in absolutely amazing condition right now. Fairways are near perfect, the greens are beautiful and rolling true. Hats off to the superintendent, usually in AZ you gotta pay $175 to $250 a round for greens like these.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 207
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best bang for the buck in the entire valley

Second year I’ve played this course and it’s incredible. Great practice facility, smooth carts, fairways l, greens and overall grooming of the course is amazing. Plenty of tee’s to test all skill levels, please play the appropriate tee’s to your skill level. Greens rolled true and pure. It’s worth the drive from Scottsdale and rivals courses that charge 4 times as much. Can’t wait to play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

will be back...

What a great place to play and a nice value....

the pace was a little slow, but the ranger was on top of it and let us know where the problem was and got things moving along.

Staff was excellent and everyone made sure we had a great time!

will be back to play again!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Day

The weather was perfect and what a great day Verrado! The course was perfect and everyone was so helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What views!!

Very scenic and well kept golf course! Always in great condition! Generous fairways but do demand your attention! There can be some mean pin positions!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fantastic course in a quiet remote neighborhood

A beautiful course at a reasonable price. The greens were immaculate and fast today, and a couple of the pins were extremely challenging, but it added to the fun. You’d pay $200 for a course of this caliber in the city, so make the drive and enjoy. Be sure to sit on the patio and have a drink, too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great example of Desert Gold

Great golf course in general. Pretty fair and with great views from the top of the hill looking back towards Phoenix. The only thing preventing me from giving it 5 stars is that there are some other courses in the area that feel similar, cost a similar amount and are more memorable. So if you are visiting from out of town, I’d say it’s not a must play. Also some of the locals can be a bit rude.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable!

The course is extremely fun to play. Having some knowledge does help on a few holes, but for the most part there are no surprises. The location and beauty of the course are some of the best in Phoenix. The course doesn't play as long as some other courses over 7000 yards due to elevation changes on some holes, but there are a few very long par 4's and par 5's.

Most fairways are fairly wide and forgiving, but bunkers are strategically placed at times such that positioning off the tee is important.

The only reason the course didn't receive 5 stars is the lack of overseed in the rough. You will not be penalized at all for missing the fairway. While many other courses in the area overseed the rough this was a disappointment. Dormant bermuda just takes away from the enjoyment factor for such a great place.

We will return if we are ever in Phoenix as the views of this course are awesome. The holes are spaced so you do not feel crowded.

One last negative. Do not expect towels so bring your own. For the cost they should have towels. The ball washers and club washers on the carts are not adequate. They never work well...if at all.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course!

Very nice facility, awesome course and a great layout. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Both courses (Founders and Victory) in Verrado are great. I personally think that the Founders Course is the better of the two courses. It is always in great shape. Fairways are immaculate and greens roll fast and true. Lies can be a little tight around the greens so a putter will work or bring your A game with the wedges. There are many tees or combinations of tees so play from the right ones for an enjoyable round.

We have played this course many times and the staff is first rate. You are welcomed from the moment you pull up to the bag drop until you are loaded in your car to leave. Would highly recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pro shop first impression

I went into the pro shop to check in. Gave him my name but was unsure, within minutes, of my tee time. The pro repeated my inaccurate guess and seemed put out to look two lines further to find my name . I told him my phone was in the truck and it had all my details. He was too busy watching golf on TV to respond. I would have given the course a low customer service rating , but the restaurant bartender was fantastic and friendly!!!! The course needs to evaluate the place of first impressions!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
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
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the drive!

Can’t say enough about this course. One of the best around. Great views great greens and fairways. It is a tough course however, you better hit it straight.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

The condition if the course was amazing. Great setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GREAT......

I was amazed at the condition of the course compare to the ones we played this past week; staff was friendly and the trek through the desert was breath taking... A MUST TRY VENUE! Thanks again..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Course

Absolutely great course, I highly recommend it to all

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