Verrado GC - Founder's: #18
A view of the 18th green from #10 tee box at Founder's Course at Verrado Golf Club.
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4.5
1540 Reviews (1540)
5 Stars
995
4 Stars
406
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
95.5%
Recommend this course
1448 out of 1540 reviews
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4.6
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.1%
Recommend this course
33 out of 34 reviews
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4.5
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.1%
Recommend this course
97 out of 102 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
1540 Reviews (1540)

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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Founders course

Love this course. From the greeting you get when you arrive to the clubs getting cleaned after the round, great experience and wonderful staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ranks as one of the best

I have rediscovered the Verrado Founders course after several years of not playing it.

I am glad i did as i thoroughly enjoy it.

A great feeling course from the spectacular vistas, the interesting and challenging layout and the fine conditions and staff.

you wont be disappointed.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much to slow

We teed off at 1.42 as a two ball . It was slow but manageable until we reached the 12th hole where there were four groups trying to play the hole . From arrival at the tee box we waited 20 minutes before teeing off . At the 13th same problem . The people behind us gave up and returned to the club house. After waiting for 10 minutes we did the same . Cart path only and should have been bigger gaps between tee times It’s a shame because it’s a nice course

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Would have given higher ratings but the round took 5+ hours. It was cart path only, which Golf Now failed to identify, but still should not have taken that long. There was a course Marshall, but he did nothing to hurry things up. And Golf Now has to do a much better job of identifying conditions like cart path only

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Foothills Golf

Amazing foothills of the mountains course. A couple of wonky holes. Beautiful sight lines

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Average

The best parts of this golf course were the staff, and the driving range. As for the course design, the cart paths were largely too far from the playing areas. One should not have to walk thru 30 yards of rattlesnake habitat to reach the fairways. The course layout was OK at best. All in all it’s very overrated. I’m not sure I would play it again. I was disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Founder's Club Course

Fabulous views, well laid out, was hot (but not the course's fault!!), loved the bar for lunch and a cold drink. We played with a very rude player (he was arrogant and thought he was Arnold Palmer) so we opted to leave after the 11th hole. He made it very NOT enjoyable. Seriously, I love this course and will not let that situation deter me from playing again. Your staff at check-in, the valets, the clubhouse golf shop...all very professional and kind. Thanks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Track

Really great round with some nice views. The value was tremendous as the rate was $55. Second time playing. Staff was friendly and helpful. Course condition was really good, especially considering they are prepping for overseeding. Founders course is a lot more forgiving than the Victory (both are great).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

1st time at this course and it is 5 star facility for sure. Staff was great and course is very challenging and fun. Will be back for sure.

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