The Raven at Verrado Golf Club

Overall Ranking: #10

Simply put, The Raven at Verrado Golf Club Golf Club is Grayhawk on steroids without the clubhouse.  The Raven offers a spectacular course layout and great Sonoran desert terrain.  The course is always in immaculate condition and clubhouse is awesome.  If not for the proximity to Scottsdale and Phoenix hotels and other courses, The Raven at Verrado Golf Club would definitely be higher on this list.  If 1+ hour drives don’t bother you , then The Raven at Verrado is a must play!

Level Of Difficulty (7)

Awe Factor (8)

Conditions (7)

Value/Bang for your Buck (7)

Course Layout (8)

Service (8)

Proximity to Prime Hotels, Restaurants and Activities (1.5)

Scottsdale & Phoenix Area Golf Course Rating & Scale Guidelines

 

  1. Level of Difficulty: 1-10: 1 = Easiest / 10 Hardest
  2. Awe Factor: 1-10: 1 = Dud / 10 Amazing
  3. Conditions: 1-10: 1 = Goat Ranch/ 10 Augusta
  4. Value/Bang for your Buck: 1 = Lowest Value / 10 Amazing Bargain!!
  5. Course Layout: 1-10: 1 = Dud / 10 Amazing
  6. Service: 1-10: 1 = Terrible / 10 Amazing
  7. Proximity to Prime Hotels, Restaurants and Activities:
    1-5:
    1 = Boondocks – 1hr+
    2 = Outskirts – 45+ mins
    3 = City fringe – 30+ mins
    4 = Sweet spot – 20+ mins
    5 = Stumble home – 10 mins or less

Overall Ranking: #10

Level Of Difficulty (7)

Awe Factor (8)

Conditions (7)

Value/Bang for your Buck (7)

Course Layout (8)

Service (8)

Proximity to Prime Hotels, Restaurants and Activities (1.5)