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
1534 Reviews (1534)
5 Stars
992
4 Stars
405
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
96.0%
Recommend this course
1443 out of 1534 reviews
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4.6
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.5%
Recommend this course
67 out of 68 reviews
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4.5
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.0%
Recommend this course
119 out of 124 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7258 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.9

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
1534 Reviews (1534)

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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Good value at summer rates

This is an excellent value at summer rates. Challenging course but good one. Beautiful views

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Verrado Founders

Verrado golf club the Founders course was in excellent shape and the staff were very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a Gem

From golf bag drop off to clearing your cart out at 18 Verrado Golf Club did not disappoint. Tee box to green was in excellent condition and incredibly scenic. Cannot wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
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
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great and fun round

From the moment I pulled up Dustin was at the bag drop ready to assist with my bag. Dustin answered all of my questions regarding tee sheet, pace of play etc. The cart person was fantastic too. I wish I’d got her name as she was awesome too.

The only gripe I have is the pins did not appear to match the pin position as notified.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course for a golf trip

For the second time, our group played the founders course of Verrado. The courses in good shape. It was not quite as good as the last time we played a couple of years ago, but still a beautiful layout nonetheless. Highly recommended course to folks that are willing to drive 40 minutes outside of Phoenix. Greens were a bit of a disappointment. Overall, though it was a fantastic experience, the staff was wonderful and accommodating will definitely come back when we visit the desert.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good overall

Tee boxes fairways and greens in amazing condition

Bunkers barely have any sands in them and are very crusty

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course

Everything is fantastic. Could play this everyday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Guys behind were duckheads

Well the group behind started at hole 8 and never stopped for the next ten holes even though we came and asked then not to as there’s no where to go - could have used a Marshall - anyway I left immediately after so I could cool down as that’s just ignorant of yhem

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff communication of ride along fee severely disappointing

It was severely disappointing how I was questioned by staff regarding charge for ride along fee my wife.

I felt like I was being accused like I was attempting to get away with something by not being aware or that the ride along fee is $45.

My wife is a cancer survivor who no longer is able to play, but enjoys riding along; the attitude of the staff i interacted with regarding the ride along fee was off putting and quite frankly rude. I will not be returning to play golf at this facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceeded expectations!!

My son and I golfed here the Monday of the final four at around 7 am. We had one twosome a ways in front of us and a twosome behind, but we never had to wait while playing. This was very nice because it was our first time golfing here and we weren’t sure of the layout. My son played the tips and was very challenged. Blind tee shots, elevation changes, and desert landscape all come in to play. The fairways were very nice. The greens were quite quick, and the beverage cart visited us twice. All in all a nice experience. The cost was more than I like to usually pay, but I’m glad I did this time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
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
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No sand in bunkers

Just love this place, but found little or no sand in bunkers and about 1/3!of tee boxes getting rounded and not flat with a lot of unrepaired divots. Hope they fix these problems. The 200.00 to play is too steep a price to pay.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

We got a great deal on Golf Now to golf this course at 2:54 pm, and we did manage to complete 18 holes before dusk (barely). Course was in great shape. They appear to be doing some improvements around the tee boxes, did not affect play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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