Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course
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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by 28Bigdaddy on 05/28/2026
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Photo submitted by trmussel on 03/07/2026
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Photo submitted by ymetivier on 02/06/2026
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Photo submitted by u215505674 on 08/30/2025
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Photo submitted by sgtjchino on 08/23/2025
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Photo submitted by Ericm92 on 07/19/2025
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Photo submitted by Ericm92 on 07/19/2025
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14th hole Photo submitted by Gsully34 on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by Typete247 on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by u000005594144 on 02/07/2024
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Photo submitted by b73solar on 11/17/2023
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Deer on Hole # 3 Photo submitted by u000002066695 on 09/06/2023
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View from clubhouse Photo submitted by u000002066695 on 09/06/2023
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Photo submitted by ejh370 on 09/18/2021
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Photo submitted by Fridley1313 on 04/06/2021
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Photo submitted by guprox on 08/20/2020
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Photo submitted by guprox on 08/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 07/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 07/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 07/07/2020
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Photo submitted by sfdc76 on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by sfdc76 on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by sfdc76 on 05/02/2020
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Photo submitted by dearl0627 on 12/17/2019
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Photo submitted by dearl0627 on 12/17/2019
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Photo submitted by dearl0627 on 12/17/2019
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Photo submitted by u4438065 on 05/31/2019
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Photo submitted by krpuppy on 04/05/2019
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Photo submitted by krpuppy on 04/05/2019
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Photo submitted by krpuppy on 04/05/2019
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escaping the heat Photo submitted by Dshabby on 10/06/2017
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waterfall Photo submitted by Dshabby on 10/06/2017
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Photo submitted by Dshabby on 10/06/2017
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Photo submitted by RhodyGrinder on 05/05/2017
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Photo submitted by maxtuta on 09/20/2016
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Photo submitted by maxtuta on 09/20/2016
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Photo submitted by maxtuta on 09/20/2016
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Photo submitted by reganaz on 03/15/2016
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Photo submitted by reganaz on 03/15/2016
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Photo submitted by Brightwine on 08/20/2014
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Photo submitted by johnnygjunior on 09/26/2013
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Great outside patio Photo submitted by mboling on 06/23/2013
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Dad and the boys, greaat time. Photo submitted by mboling on 06/23/2013
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Made a birdie! Photo submitted by null on 09/24/2012
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Scenic par 3 Photo submitted by null on 09/24/2012
Golfer Reviews
Golf 100 restaurant 20
This was my first time playing and wow was I impressed, this course fit my eye well but my score won’t show that. Play smart a driver isn’t always the best club to tee off with I found myself using 3 iron and 4 iron a lot ..the greens were fast for the most part with a few exceptions..
We enjoyed a drink after the round but , were ignored for20 minutes before we were seated the waiter dropped sauce all over one of my playing partners and they seemed like everyone sitting in the restaurant were more of a pain rather than a wanted guest,just a crazy sad vibe after a great happy round of golf.
In conclusion I would say, book a round enjoy the views but maybe just do a drink from the cart girls then head home with good memories....
Verrado Founder's club
During this time of the year . The course is a great deal - bang for your buck ! It can get windy at times or pretty hot .
Fantastic
The course was immaculate. Fairways were well manicured and lush, greens were fast, and bunkers well maintained. Perfect day on the course, with pace of play excellent. No doubt one of the best and scenic courses in the entire area. Will definitely be back.
Just Excellent
Practice range was great.
Course was excellent. Pace of play was perfect. Greens were firm and ran true. Only complaint was that I lost 2&1 to my brother.
Can’t wait to get back there again.
Awesome Course!
The views on Verrado are phenomenal as is the whole course. If you haven't played it, I highly recommend it!
Like the course and beautiful views
Course in good condition with a few exceptions. Greens fast. Beautiful course surrounded by mountains. Would recommend playing Verrado Founders course.
Sent part of of foursome out first
The threesome in front of us where very slow the ranger told us and the pro drove by later and said what are they doing up there and drove right by them.
Verrado founders course.
It’s nicely maintained in very good shape. This can be a very penal course. If you flirt with the edge of the fairways you can kiss your ball goodbye. They have a “desert” rule that allows you to drop on the closest grass if you can even find your ball.anywhere in the desert. Greens are hard so you have to plan for roll on your approach shots. Overall it was a nice day. It can be a little tricky to get around the course. The entire course is hard so you have to plan for the roll out and f every shot you hit.
Gem of a course
First round of the year in warm weather! Staff was terrific. Facility was oustanding. Looking forward to playing the Victory course on Friday.
Perfect morning
Made a last minute booking. The golf course is in very good shape. The greens are quick and the fairways firm. Really liked the layout. Played with two high handicapped players, they played the forward tee box. It worked for them, the course was playable. Great day, can’t wait to play the Victory course on Thursday.
Solid but tough layout based on conditions
Upon arrival I was greeted and guys outside at the pro-shop, range, and starter were all awesome guys. Front nine was challenging good mix of holes solid layout. Greens were extremely hard, i wouldn’t say firm because it was pretty much impossible to make a ball mark even with an 8 iron from 165 out. Given how challenging the areas around the green and bunkers are, it’s pretty unordinary how there’s no forgiveness because of how hard the greens are. This takes a little bit away from the course IMO since you can’t stop the ball or control spin at all, while even being penalized for hitting the center of the greens from 150 out.
Hi - We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (623) 388-3000 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course!
Hi there! We want to hear more about your experience with us! Please call us at (623) 388-3000. We look forward to seeing you again soon!