Tonto Verde Ranch course PHX area

[uttexas]

Anyone played this course? What are your opinions?

Going out to PHX soon, I've played numerous courses in Arizona but never this one. Looks like the other Tonto Verde and Vista Verde are overseeding.

[Ninja15]

It was okay but our whole group thought Vista Verde was a LOT better. That was a few years ago...not sure if they've built the subdivision around it yet.

[uttexas]

Played it on Saturday. Well maintained course with great views. $44 per person (incl cart). Fast greens with subtle breaks. The course borders native Indian land, so there are amazing views of the mountains north of Fountain Hills.

The only negatives were that the finishing hole was one of the weaker far 4s on the course, and we were behind two slow foursomes, so the round took 4 hrs 40 minutes.

[Ninja15]

Did you get to play Vista Verde? Any other decent courses?

[uttexas]

Vista Verde, Tonto Verde Peaks, and both Rio Verde courses were all overseeding. The consensus, as you mentioned, is that Vista Verde is the best course, followed by Tonto Verde Ranch.

Also played Legend Trail. Nice course, very target golf style lay out.

My favorites in the PHX area are the We-Ko-Pa and Gold Canyon courses. Both We-Ko-Pa courses were overseeding.

[Ninja15]

We get down to Phoenix/Scottsdale every other year or so...just can't beat it. My favorite so far has to be Troon North....hope to play We-Ko-Pa next visit though.

Have they started putting homes up around Vista Verde yet?

[uttexas]

Didn't see much of the Vista Verde course, but if there weren't any houses on it last time you played there, don't think there would be any new homes on it now. There haven't been any new developments in the PHX area for the past three years. PHX way overbuilt. There is a glut of empty never occupied and foreclosed homes all around town, especially in the suburbs. You could get an absolute steal on a house in Fountain Hills or the Rio Verde neighborhoods, it's a real buyers market there right now.

[ghalfaire]

I played Verde Visa yesterday.  It is in good condition and a great layout.  Has several tee boxes for any skill level.  Greens are difficult to read, at least for me and pin positions were difficult.  But I recommend the course.  There are not many houses built here yet and none near the course. But the drawback is no amenities except the practice range, the good news was it was $36 green fees.  I doubt you'll find a better value for golf in this area at this time.