Verrado Golf Club - Victory Course
Phoenix, Arizona
Set against the White Tank Mountains west of Phoenix, Verrado's Victory Course is a Tom Lehman & John Fought collaboration that delivers championship desert golf at daily-fee prices. The 7,258-yard layout features wide fairways and dramatic desert carries.
History & Heritage
Verrado Golf Club first opened with its Founders Course in 2004, co-designed by PGA Tour veteran Tom Lehman and architect John Fought. The Victory Course followed in 2016, designed by Tom Lehman as the second 18-hole championship layout within the master-planned Verrado community in Buckeye, west of Phoenix.
The Victory Course was designed to complement the Founders Course while offering a distinct playing experience. Lehman took advantage of the dramatic Sonoran Desert terrain in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains, creating a layout that blends desert target golf with more forgiving, links-inspired playing corridors.
Together, the two courses establish Verrado as one of the premier 36-hole public golf destinations in the greater Phoenix area, offering exceptional value compared to the high-end resort courses in Scottsdale.
Signature Holes
A sweeping par 5 with dramatic mountain views that tempts long hitters to go for the green in two. The desert wash crossing the fairway demands a strategic layup decision for most players.
A picturesque par 3 with the White Tank Mountains as a stunning backdrop. The elevated tee provides panoramic desert views while the green is well-defended by bunkers.
A challenging par 4 that plays along the desert foothills. The approach requires careful club selection as desert carries and bunkering demand precision.
A strong finishing hole with mountain views framing the final approach. The generous fairway gives way to a well-protected green that demands an accurate iron shot to close the round.
What to Expect
The Victory Course offers a desert golf experience with wide, forgiving fairways framed by natural Sonoran Desert landscape and the White Tank Mountains. At 7,258 yards from the tips, it provides championship length but plays fairly from the forward tees. The Bermuda grass tees, fairways, and greens are well-maintained year-round.
The setting is quieter and less crowded than Scottsdale resort courses, and the value is significantly better. Expect dramatic desert carries on several holes but generous landing areas for accurate drives.
Playing Tips
Desert carries can be intimidating but most are shorter than they appear. Choose the appropriate tee box for your skill level and carry distance. The forward tees eliminate most forced carries.
The desert air and elevation near the White Tank Mountains can add distance to your shots. Club down on approaches, especially in the warm months. Wind can pick up in the afternoons, so morning tee times offer calmer conditions and cooler temperatures.
Highlights
- ✓ Tom Lehman & John Fought design
- ✓ White Tank Mountain backdrop
- ✓ Championship length at public pricing
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