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Verde River Golf & Social Club

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7031 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.6

Verde River Golf & Social Club (formerly known as Tegavah Golf Club and Vista Verde Golf Course) has a desert style layout that features panoramic views of Four Peaks, the Superstition Mountains, Weaver's Needle, and the Tonto National Forest. In addition to the scenery, the golf course also presents interesting challenges such as subtle contours and desert wasteland areas that guard the holes. The greens lead to generous landing areas that require precision and length. Although only one water hazard comes into play on one hole, there are several sand bunkers strategically situated throughout. Verde River Golf & Social Club offers five sets of teeboxes to offer suitable challenges for players of all skill levels and abilities.

Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ken Kavanaugh (2006) Tom Lehman (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code No denim, No blue jeans, & No Cut offs. Collared Shirts are required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.3
445 Reviews (445)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Play it before all the houses go in

My favorite course in the valley. The staff is always friendly and very welcoming. I have played here for years and staff has always been great. Everyone should get out and play this course before the houses go in. Those of us who have played this course over the years have been spoiled by the views and quality of the course. The houses will add a new feel but it looks like they will be set back far enough that you will feel like your still in the desert. I will always know the course as Vista Verde

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hittem Straight

I joined three young local guys, who hit the ball a mile
but not too straight. They paid the price. The course was in great condition, and the greens ran true. The beverage cart was available often. Will definitely return to this gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Summer Wear

The Course is starting to show the hot weather impact.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

DESERT TARGET GOLF

FIRST TIME PLAYING HERE AND IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE. SUMMER IS THE TIME TO PLAY-HAD THE COURSE TO OURSELVES. THE CONSTRUCTION DIDNT BOTHER US-IT WILL BE A BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY ONCE IT GETS BUILT UP. FACILITIES ARE TEMPORARY AT THIS POINT BUT WELL DONE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape

Course was excellent. Don't know if there is a better condition course right now in the valley

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

One hole of fun

Unfortunately, I reaggravated a rib injury on my second swing on the first hole. Was unable to breathe for 30 seconds and unable to continue my round, so frustrating. The course was in fantastic shape and had some very nice views. Nice practice facility. Once this development is complete this will be a gem.The staff was great, help me out to my car and gave me a voucher to replay once I am healed. Can't wait to get back out to this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

I heard great things about this course, and they were right. Considering the type of conditions you usually get in Arizona this time of year, it was a nice surprise to play it in in such good shape.

I had a great time and the staff was wonderful. Getting in can be a bit confusing due to surrounding construction- but it makes me happy because this place will only get better.

Great practice facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Must play

Great golf course only getting better. Front nine greens a little bumpy back nine greens are near awesome. Good fairways and traps. Awesome deal

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Length with Approaches Requiring Carry

Tegavah is a challenging 18 holes for the duffer and scratch player alike . It is of note that the course was revamped from its birth as Vista Verde by removing bunkers and flattening the fairways. The course offers strategic course management decisions along with significant length.
On the day of my play the course was still recovering from aeriiation thus the greens played uneven and slow. Once recovered Tegavah offers some of the truest putts in the valley . Often greens will not hold a hot shot without spin. Rolling on green shots are few with many approach shots requiring a carry.
A beverage cart was operating on the weekend but on the weekdays in the summer you are dependent on 4 water bottles provided in the cooler and a canteen in the pro shop. Those seeking a resort experience will have to wait a couple of years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great conditions even though there is a Ton of construction

Play this course if you need to fill the void on your trip.. Conditions are great and this track will Improve as time goes on. Staff was awesome and this will be an up and coming great course in the future. Play it now while it's cheap!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

Great Course
Real value on Golf Now
Don't miss it if your a tourist

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Beautiful Golf Course, Questionable Weather

Tegavah is a great golf course. The course conditioning is fantastic, the greens roll quick and there are plenty of postcard worthy views. Prior to teeing off, the starter will probably tell you to pay attention to the direction of the "four peaks" (mountains) as it will influence putting on the greens. While it will influence some of your putts, it's not as big of a factor as we thought it may be. The only complaint we had on this day was with the weather. It was windy throughout the round and even rained during the last two holes. It definitely made for some challenging approach shots. All in all though, great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Track

The course was in great shape and the staff was extremely friendly. You can truly see they appreciated our business. FYI asked about when they would break ground on the new clubhouse they said next year. Who needs a clubhouse when you have a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Will play it again

Most enjoyable....looking forward to new clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert Golf Play

Vista Verde golf course is a wonderful remote desert golf course. If you're looking to feel like you're out in nature this is a must do golf course. The views are spectacular,. The holes immaculately taking care of.You will not be disappointed Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ozzie's take

Sort of in the middle of nowhere but worth the trip. Views are spectacular, course challenging and interesting. Compared to WeKoPa but I would rate it as a close second. Has a "in transition" feel to it with no clubhouse and empty lots around. Understand middle level home builder has bot course and land. Time will tell what that change brings. Decent value on Golf Now.. 10 miles from Pima Road turnoff!! Special mention of gracious and excellent lady who prepares sandwiches in the "clubhouse."

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Atlanta Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

What a great desert track!

OK, they have a few growing pains getting in as they prepare for development, but once you're there, the range and course are spectacular!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Extraordinary Vista

Tegavah is a desert course jewel. Hidden in the MCdowell mountain range, the views are grande and the course is absolutely great. I am a "solid" 15 to 18 handicap. I played the copper tees. I had many chances for pars, and a few birdies. The approach shots, pin placements, green speeds made for a more exciting and challenging round for my skill of play. It is the reason I went back and will go time and time again.

The staff is friendly and very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the drive

A beautiful setting and an interesting track. But the course conditions were not great, especially on the front nine. Overall, not worth the price, especially considering the 45 minute drive to Rio Verde. The service was very good.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This place is gonna be even better

Once they build the clubhouse and add amenities, this course will be a fun place to spend the day
I played with my wife and she says it was definitely female friendly
Conditions were nice....greens were slow but true.
Staff was very accomodating
I would play there again...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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