August 16, 2026
Verrado Golf Club once again was named a Distinguished Golf Destination at the EXCEPTIONAL level. Located about 30 minutes west of Phoenix, Verrado first earned this honor in 2023 and has held onto it every year since. The 36-hole facility features the Founders Course and the Victory Course, both co-designed by John Fought and PGA Tour player Tom Lehman. The designation recognizes destinations that deliver top-tier service and facilities: a golf course designed by a respected architect, pristine cart paths, a modern clubhouse and a spacious pro shop stocked with premier merchandise, a well-maintained golf cart fleet, and a casual dining experience guests can count on. Meeting that bar once is hard enough; doing it consistently, year after year, is what makes this recognition mean something.
Thank you to General Manager Troy Thivierge and the entire Verrado team, from agronomy to food & beverage to golf operations, for delivering this level of guest experience day in and day out.