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4.3
1364 Reviews (1364)
5 Stars
885
4 Stars
357
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
1280 out of 1364 reviews
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4.6
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
48 out of 48 reviews
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4.3
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.4%
Recommend this course
73 out of 79 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
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
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

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
1364 Reviews (1364)

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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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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 8
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 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 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 4
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 10
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
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 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

No sand in bunkers

I just love this place have golfed here a half dozen times in the past but not last year. So was really looking forward to playing. Course fairways were good, some of the tee boxes are getting rounded and really beat up. Only hit one bunker and 0 sand in green side bunker. Playing partners were in several and same story no sand in bunkers. What a disappointment for a course that charges $200.00 per round. Once again love this place but!!! Some condition issues for price. My wife has never played and was excited to try but not sure it’s worth it until changes are made

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

200.00 per round and no sand in bunkers

Has been a couple of years since I last played this course. I just love the course but pretty disappointed this year. There is no sand in bunkers I was in only one bunker but playing partners were in a few times. What a disappointment for the price. About 1/3 of tee boxes getting rounded and not flat with lots of divots. Fairways excellent and greens were good. One small thing golfed elsewhere and cheaper and had two complimentary water bottles in cooler but not here. Still a great track but not for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best overall course in the entire Phoenix area in my opinion.

This course has it all! It is a pleasure to play in every aspect and the level of staff professionalism and courtesy is second to none.
Truly an excellent golf experience

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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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