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Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course

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4.5
1568 Reviews (1568)
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1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
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95.9%
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1475 out of 1568 reviews
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4.6
34 Reviews (34)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.1%
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32 out of 34 reviews
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4.6
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
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4.8
96.8%
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90 out of 93 reviews
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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
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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
1568 Reviews (1568)

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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Bulldogbruce
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A wonderful course!

Being in Messa for a few days to play some golf I was a little concerned about driving an hour away on my last day of golf to play this course when there were so many courses within 15 minutes. But, I am so glad we took the drive. The course was in excellent condition and was a great choice to end my golfing trip!

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

5 Star all the way..

Start to finish this was a great golf experience.

Course condition-primo..

Challenging but playable for all levels..

Amenities, staff were top notch...

5 Star all the way..!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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idahojones
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging Experience

The layout is interesting and scenic. Played in 4.3 hours. We found the greens difficult to read. They break less than they look. Great time. Very professional and courteous staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u640515500
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Justen1141207
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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uZUGH9772ZU
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Is is always a pleasure to play Verrado. Course is always in excellent condition. On this particular day, Zach in the pro shop went above and beyond to make experience better than usual.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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pmdaykin
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The Founders course - fantastic!!

Absolutely wonderful course. Big wide fairways, only one blind tee-shot that I can remember, fairways in wonderful condition, greens were smooth & true. Putting was a joy (I estimate the greens were about a 10 on the stimp meter). Only negative aspect of the round was that we got stuck behind a threesome who played off the Silver tees when, in reality, it was clear they were very high handicappers and hence should of been playing off the Seniors tees (or even the Ladies tees) because they were so bad. That said, as there was nobody behind us, we played the par 3s twice just so that we would not have to wait 5 minutes to play every shot. Will definitely go back there whenever I'm next in Phoenix!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u638117605
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Monbro
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unbelievable for the money

Greens are in transition, but very playable. Great layout, overall condition is good. Would’ve been satisfied at twice what I paid in green fees. Outside service guys are great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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smithpa
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly staff and clean carts.

Golfers were very golf courteous. A foursome in front let us play thru as we were just 2some.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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joshpryor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The view!!!

This course was beautiful and the views of Phoenix were breath taking!!! Great course! Would play it anytime!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000001748686
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of My Favorites

This course is top notch in every aspect. Very challenging layout with forced carries (more phycological than difficult) on most tee shots. The fairways are wide, but there is a preferred line of play to avoid carrying the green-side bunkers, which are plentiful and deep. The greens were not overly fast, with plenty of undulation. The course is in excellent condition and well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful. This course is on my list to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u000006470020
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u5953460
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Third time playing here. Layout is excellent. Course was freshly punched, but the greens were in reasonable shape considering, the lack of pace was welcome. Bunkers had nice fluffy sand which is rare in the valley (looking at you, Estrella). I'd play here every weekend if the green fees were a little more reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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MilesShugg
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing golf course

By far one of the best courses in the west valley. Challenging but fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u438240236
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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WhackADocious
Played On
Reviews 293
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Arizona Advisor
Top 25 Contributor

Get cup of ice before going out.

I played this course twice this week. The wind seemed to blow in the opposite direction from one day to the next. This is not a flat sun city course. There are lots of elevation changes. Between that and the wind it becomes more of a challenge. You must guage both of these conditions to score here. There are multiple tees to choose from too. Most holes have a forced carry to the fairway. Depending on how accurate you are you might have to consider this when choosing a tee.

The staff was very friendly. I saw the cart girl several times during the round.

NOTE: If you want water you need to get a cup of ice before going out or bring your own cup. There are no cups at any of the water stations. The cart girl puts a cup of ice in your cart when you see her. But, you may want some water before that.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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JAKiss
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Verrado Founders

Great, everything and I mean everything..when will other courses..Namely The Raven and The Legacy give you those free range balls. What a great way to start a day of golf...Will play there again over and over and.....Thanks to all out there at Verrado...

Joel Kiss

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

Verrado in buckeye

Very good course and good value in the summer months. Lots of tee options for different skill levels. Generally forgiving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u311203182
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well Deserved Reputation

Found the course online as a hidden jem of Phoenix golf. Totally agreed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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