Raven Golf Club at Verrado
 John
Fought and Tom Lehman collaborated on the Raven at Verrado Golf
Club, a voluptuous design that meanders through the old Caterpillar
bulldozer proving grounds. It's up and down for 18 holes and that
doesn't mean "chip and a putt." The course is good test
with chances to score and a handful of memorable and scenic holes.
Where The Raven will eat you alive is in the bunkers. Some bunkers
are hard to carry, others collect wayward shots. But the fairways
are wide enough to avoid trouble, and what appears to be the safe
shot off the tee will often bring greenside bunkers more into
play. So pick your poison.
While the back nine is far superior to the front, going out still
has its fair share of memorable holes. A huge boulder 30 feet
tall on the par-4 eighth jets out from the left side around which
the fairway shapes itself. A perfect line from the tee box is
to take the ball five yards right off its edge, but hitting the
boulder is certain death by desert. The boulder was scheduled
to crumble via dynamite, but stood up to the TNT and was deemed
an immoveable object. Open and playable for all skill levels,
the Raven at Verrado is a sublime experience.
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At A Glance
| Holes |
18 |
| Architect(s) |
John Fought & Tom Lehman |
| Year Built |
January 2004 |
| Public/Private |
Public |
| Guest Policy |
Open |
| Credit Cards |
VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed |
| Golf Season |
year round |
| Range |
Yes |
| Rental Clubs |
Yes |
| Pro In House |
Yes |
| Metal Spikes Okay |
No |
Course Info | Facilities
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