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Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course

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4.5
1561 Reviews (1561)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
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95.8%
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1468 out of 1561 reviews
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4.6
27 Reviews (27)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.7
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4.7
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25 out of 27 reviews
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4.6
93 Reviews (93)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
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4.9
96.8%
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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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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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
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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Reviews

4.5
1561 Reviews (1561)

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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skipgolf
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course with no two holes the same

This is about the 20th time I have played this course and it never fails to impress me.

The front 9 is good and the back 9 superb. One of my favourite courses anywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Krandal912
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Good
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kubilmalit
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

All Around a Great Time

Encounters with equipment drop off staff, pro-shop personnel, starter and Marshall were pleasant and welcoming. The two gentlemen my friend and I were paired with were a delight to play with. We loved the course; no complaints on the conditions of the course; we enjoyed the layout and the views of and around the course. Completed the round in just slightly over four hours. If we’re ever back in the area again, we’ll definitely play Verrado again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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phillip123
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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car5608
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

2nd time playing Founders

2 nd time playing this stunning course West of Phx.

Love the layout. Not overly hard and very fair. Greens were consistent though hard to hold..

GPS in cart would have been nice.

Beautiful views of the valley.

Worth the drive from Phx/Scottsdale

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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rich8703
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course west of Phoenix

Beautiful course. Very scenic and enjoyable to play. Challenging but wide landing areas. Staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend and will be playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mar1jsm
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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u000006425859
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent place

Great layout and perfect condition. That will be a must play on my list again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004390551
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf experience

A great day for golfing. The weather was perfect and the course was excellent. The only negative I have to address is the hostess who seated us for lunch after we finished golfing. She was not very courtesy and it appeared as if she didn't care. Maybe she was having a bad day. Overall, it was a great golfing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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rpangman
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u000004390551
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excelent golf experience

Played on 02/28/19 and it was a perfect day for golf. The course was in great shape. Waited a little on the tee boxes but not too long. The only negative I have to say is about the attitude of the hostess who seated us for lunch after we finished golfing. She was not very courteous and she seemed not to care about her job. Maybe next time I have lunch her she will be having a better day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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engel29
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good experience

The course is in excellent shape. Greens are EXTREMELY fast, which is tough for higher handicappers. THE SERVICE IS ABOVE AND BEYOND ON ALL COUNTS. We had an injury occur during the round and the marshals and clubhouse staff were fabulous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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MPalahniuk13
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course in awesome shape!!

Second time this week we played the Founders! Such a great golf course in superb shape! A must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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CBake33
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best West Valley Courses

Course was in great shape and the pace of play was perfect for how many people were there. I have yet to be disappointed with either of the Verrado courses and their staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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MPalahniuk13
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Verrado Founders was a treat to play!! Superb condition and great layout! If you are in the area, it is a must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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peterdba001
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

The course was in excellent condition. The weather was perfect. Always enjoy playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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mayhughgarry
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Founders Club at Verrado

Verrado is a course the is visually stunning. Some forced carries if you happen to pick the wrong tees. Bermuda greens and fairways are in great shape. Plenty of bunkers to avoid and the greens tend to break less than they appear, though a couple have false fronts that can bite you. I really enjoyed playing here and will be back. Also of note, the pro shop is well stocked with all the right stuff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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markfsims14
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mathewjbruce
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful views

The course had an excellent driving range. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The course has absolutely beautiful views, good for all skill levels. Some of the best maintained greens I’ve ever got to play on. Today was a little wet, but even with the amount of rain,m we’ve gotten, I was very impressed with the track conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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jcarroll7
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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