61% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Verrado Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Founders Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Founders, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 23%Dispersion 16%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.2
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Founders
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Founders.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jcritcher@verradogolfclub.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
4242 North Golf Drive
Course Description
The multiple-award winning Verrado Golf Club, Weddings and Grille is tucked in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains, stretching to more than 7,000 yards. The Verrado Golf Club is an exceptional golf experience that can accommodate golfers of all levels. After your round, the Verrado Grille is a great place to relax and take in the Sunset! With a flare as unique as the evening skies set against the White Tank Mountains, the Verrado Grille offers a menu unparalleled to traditional golf course dining. The restaurant combines impeccable service, a lively atmosphere, and incredible views to provide an unforgettable experience. Verrado Golf Club is an exquisite site for an Arizona wedding or banquet, with beautiful Arizona desert vistas and water features surrounding the exquisitely manicured grounds, and luxurious indoor settings for dining, dancing, and exchanging vows.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Fought/Tom Lehman
Opened
2004
Google Reviews
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Founders, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron precision tests on reachable par fours and quick par fives, building bogey pressure that sharp short game work must relieve on select tough spots.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725315 yards4860 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.4Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 276 | 150 | 340 | 470 | 124 | 368 | 349 | 308 | 2669 | 405 | 340 | 322 | 234 | 127 | 423 | 334 | 109 | 352 | 2646 | 5315 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726110 yards5587 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.4Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.3 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 348 | 168 | 410 | 508 | 140 | 425 | 422 | 334 | 3115 | 439 | 370 | 387 | 262 | 147 | 458 | 395 | 122 | 415 | 2995 | 6110 |
W
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725623 yards5142 metersCR 71.4Bogey 99.4Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 275 | 150 | 340 | 508 | 140 | 425 | 349 | 334 | 2881 | 439 | 340 | 323 | 234 | 147 | 458 | 333 | 122 | 346 | 2742 | 5623 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Founders
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Accuracy17%
53% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Founders
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Founders. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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86% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Precision14%
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Get Started80% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
46% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring31%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
53% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
61% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment12%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
49% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started81% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
43% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Square up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring28%
Aim18%
71% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
61% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
58% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
72% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
60% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Scoring13%
49% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
66% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
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Get Started73% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
66% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion12%
56% match
For Gold tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control15%
Scoring13%
54% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
76% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP5 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision22%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Gold tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
15% match
For Gold tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started60% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Founders
Get answers to common questions about playing Founders and what to expect.
How difficult is Founders for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Founders technically exacting. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Founders?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5712 yards. The back tees extend to 6110.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Founders?
With a course rating of 74.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Founders and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6110.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Founders and how should I play it?
Founders is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Founders strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6110.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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