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.
| 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 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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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 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
Great Course, Great Views, Great Staff!!
We play this course each time we are in the PHX area and we are always impressed by the course layout, course conditions, the views, the bar/restaurant and the staff. This is a public course that will give you the private course feel. Several elevation changes and challenging holes that will keep you interested and engaged for all 18 holes.
Beautiful Desert Views
This is a very well manicured course on the West side of Phoenix if you love desert scenery. It offers challenges for any level of golfer with a variety of tee boxes for everyone. Some holes have desert areas over which your ball has to carry to get to the fairway. The fairways are in great shape as well as the greens. Large greens with lots of undulations and some have multi levels which can either make you laugh or cry when you see the ball come rolling back farther than where you started from. You must definitely play this course more than once to get to know how to position your shots to the greens. The views from the higher tee boxes are spectacular! Very friendly staff. Refreshment cart comes by several times. The clubhouse and pro shop offer all amenities for your needs.
Beautiful Golf Course
This is my third time playing Verrado founders course in 30 days. It is now my favorite course in the Valley of Phoenix. Every hole is very unique, challenging, but golfer friendly. The views are breathtaking? The fairways are cut nice and it’s like hitting on carpet. And the greens are always consistent. And you can’t beat the green fees on golf now.
Best in the West
Verrado is the Best Course in the western part of the Valley.
Pace of play
We called the pro shop for player assistance, no Marshall came to assist us. When group went in front of us, between us and the group in front of us and our party. This was unexcusable. The cart person took our bag of the cart while we were trying to put things away, and make sure we didn't forget our belongings. I thought this was very rude. The bartender was very polite and respectful.
Day after
The course was in solid condition, staff, both inside and out were friendly, will definitely be back again.
Fun course
This course has excellent views and a challenging fun layout. Fairways are pretty wide, greens are large but areas around the green tend to be narrow. Okay to be a little inconsistent off the tee box, but some accuracy needed on approach shots. Loved this course, it was in really good shape. (15 handicap)
Excellent Course
Verrado Founders is one of the best golf course in PHX metro area. During winter they really maintain the course and keeping fairways and greens in excellent condition. The course layout is challenging and greens very fast. There are number of holes with scenic view of Phoenix. The practice facility is one of the best with huge driving range, putting green and short game area. This course is way out of the city on west side. The on site restaurant offers variety of drinks and food. Staff was very friendly and welcoming guests. I would definitely recommend anyone to play this course.
Awesome course. Played white/silver combo. Just right for this 67 year old low handicap golfer.
Outstanding!!!
This course is in fantastic shape! Lush dark green tee boxes and fairways. The greens were smooth and fast and putted true. Wow.
The practice area and the range were in great shape. The carts were clean and ran well. The ball washer/club cleaner on the cart had fresh water in it. Very handy.
I noticed that they have cleared out a lot of the dead brush between the tee boxes and fairways. This really cleans the place up aesthetically. It makes the course look more open. It doesn't make the course any easier, however.
We had a great time. Met some nice people. Pace of play was 3hrs 40 minutes. This was a perfect day of golf on a great course.
Greens were perfect, fairways too!!!
As an avid golfer that is not rich, I'm always looking for the best course conditions for the cheapest price. Verrado came very close to perfect. If everyone could repair their ball mark and one other I would venture to say that even the pros would enjoy Verrado's greens. Great job superintendent.!!!!!
Simply Disappointing
Verrado is not worth the effort to get there. The day started with the balls running out at the range and were not replenished. The practice green was full of ball marks from golfers chipping on to it. No rangers on the course turned into waiting at every tee box. The course layout is beautiful and interesting yet in such contrast to the condition of the course which was more like an over used municipal course. Simply disappointing.
Great course in the west valley
The course was great. Fairways and greens were in excellent shape. Lots of picturesque views from some of the tee boxes. Pace of play was quick. Our foursome was finished in just over 4 hours. Overall I would recommend this course.
A must try golf course!
The setting is great, the staff was super friendly and helpful, the course was the best one that we played this week! We have already booked another tee time!
slow
Beautiful golf course. We make a point of playing here every time we are in the area, unfortunately it seems like people feel they have to take 4.5 hours to play a round of golf or they're not happy. We waited on every shot from the 7th hole on. Having said that I still highly recommend this course.
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