Verrado sits on the western edge of the Phoenix valley, in the planned town of the same name at Buckeye. Its 36 holes were laid out by PGA Tour winner Tom Lehman with architect John Fought, on mountainside ground in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains. Both courses take public tee times, and neither needs a membership or a resort stay. The pull is the terrain: rock outcrops, desert washes and box canyons, with the Phoenix skyline in the distance.
Verrado Golf Club (Founders and Victory) green fees and tee times.
Public tee times are booked on Verrado’s EZLinks tee sheet, linked from the club website, or by calling 623-388-3000. The public may book 90 days ahead. Passholders book on a separate tee sheet of their own. Verrado does not post a rate card; the price shows up once you pick a date and time on the tee sheet. Any change or cancellation within 48 hours of the tee time is charged at that time’s rate, though the director of golf can waive this in a genuine emergency. Fivesomes are not allowed, and the club asks for rounds of no more than 4 hours 20 minutes. Every player needs their own set of clubs, so ask for rentals when you book. The two courses are 1.5 miles apart and the club does not run transport between them.
The courses at Verrado Golf Club (Founders and Victory).
Founders Course (2004)
The original Lehman and Fought layout, at 4242 North Golf Drive. Nearly 7,300 yards from the tips, with five tee boxes, rock outcrops, desert washes, box canyons and wide landing zones. Views run to the White Tank Mountains and the Phoenix skyline. Golf shop: 623-388-3008; the main club line, 623-388-3000, also answers for Founders.
Victory Course (2017)
About 1.5 miles north at 20855 West Tiger Mountain Drive, with its own pro shop. Par 72 and 7,258 yards from the tips, as listed by Sports Illustrated. The club says the course saves the best for last at the 18th. Victory has its own course phone and starter, so check which address your booking is for. Course phone: 623-518-9967.
The round, in perspective.
Founders came first, in 2004, and the club describes it as an 18-hole championship course on a mountainside with significant elevation changes. It stretches to nearly 7,300 yards from the back markers, yet there are five sets of tees, and the designers left generous landing areas so that higher handicappers still have a fair route to par. Victory followed in 2017, about a mile and a half to the north. Sports Illustrated lists it at 7,258 yards from the tips and picks out three holes: the 170-yard 2nd, a par 3 with a rock formation behind the green; the 474-yard 13th, a par 4 on an S-shaped fairway; and the 590-yard 18th, a par 5 whose back-tee drive drops downhill over a lake. Both courses are par 72. Every cart carries Tagmarshal GPS with yardages and hole layouts, which helps on ground where the next landing area is often hidden.
Know before you go.
Booking window
90 days ahead for the public
Cancellation
Within 48 hours, charged at the tee-time rate
Rental clubs
TaylorMade sets, US$75 plus tax, with two sleeves of balls
Pace
4 hours 20 minutes maximum; no fivesomes
Dress
Collar or mock neck; shorts with at least a 6-inch inseam; no denim or T-shirts
Make the trip work.
Rental sets are TaylorMade Qi4D woods and QiMax irons at US$75 plus tax, with two sleeves of balls included. If you would rather bring your own clubs, the club works with Ship Sticks; call the golf shop to arrange delivery. Non-playing partners can ride in a spectator cart when one is free: US$30 from May to October and US$50 from November to April. There are no showers on site and no cash machine; the nearest ATM is at the CVS on North Verrado Way and Main Street, so arrive changed and carry a card. The Grille and the Cliff House cover food before or after a round. The dress code covers the practice area as well as the course.
Verrado is in Buckeye, off Interstate 10. The club puts it 28 miles west of Phoenix; from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), allow about 45 minutes by car, longer in the evening rush. You need a hire car, and the drive back east into the valley can be slow on weekday afternoons.
Verrado has no rooms. The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is 2.4 miles from Founders, which the club itself points visitors to. Verrado’s own Main Street, a short drive away, has places to eat. Golfers who want a resort pool and a bigger choice of restaurants usually stay in central Phoenix or Scottsdale and accept the longer drive west.
Make a trip of it.
Two rounds here make a natural pair: Founders one day, Victory the next, with lunch at the Cliff House. For a contrast, Whirlwind at Wild Horse Pass sits on the opposite, southern side of the valley, below the Sierra Estrella. On a rest day, White Tank Mountain Regional Park, a few miles north of Verrado, has desert hiking trails with views back over the courses.
Find your season.
Overseeding takes Victory out from 21 September to 9 October 2026 and Founders from 11 to 30 October, each followed by three weeks of cart-path-only play. Summer aeration falls in June, July and August, and greens need seven to ten days to recover. Peak demand runs from November to April.
Yes. Both Founders and Victory take public tee times. You book through the club’s EZLinks tee sheet or on 623-388-3000, up to 90 days ahead. Passholders have a separate booking system, but no membership is needed to play.
Who designed the courses at Verrado?
Tom Lehman, the 1996 Open champion and 2006 Ryder Cup captain, designed both courses with architect John Fought. Founders opened in 2004 and Victory followed in 2017.
How far is Verrado from Phoenix?
The club says it is 28 miles west of Phoenix, in Buckeye. From Sky Harbor Airport the drive is about 45 minutes along Interstate 10, and the Victory Course is a further 1.5 miles north of Founders.
What is Verrado’s cancellation policy?
Changes or cancellations within 48 hours of the tee time are charged at the rate for that time. In an emergency, contact the director of golf, who can cancel the booking without penalty.
Last checked 11 November 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
