Tonto Verde · Ranch Course
Private18401 El Circulo Dr, Rio Verde, AZ 85263, USA
The lay of the land.
How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.
Tonto Verde · Ranch Course is an 18-hole golf course in Rio Verde, AZ, playing 4,014–6,990 yards from 10 sets of tees (slope 99–135, course rating up to 73.1).
Expect 36 bunkers; the back nine plays tougher.
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
The friendlier of Tonto Verde’s two courses, with wide fairways, few forced carries and big rolling greens framed by 360-degree mountain views. The reward comes from approach play into deep greenside bunkers, not survival off the tee.
Consistently praised
- Generous landing areas and minimal forced carries let mid-handicaps score.
- Wide-open desert setting with mountains on all sides and no urban clutter.
Worth knowing
- Some find the holes a bit similar, with several playing straight out to the green.
Golfers recommend
- Deep greenside bunkers and large greens are the real defense, so prioritize accuracy.
- Know the pin position; the oversized greens leave long putts when you miss.
Tee fit & expected score.
Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.
Play the White tees, 6194 yds (or Green/White)
How to play it
- Scoring chances at #14, so make your birdies count.
- Card-wreckers at #6, #11. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
- 1 driveable par 4, a chance to steal a shot.
Tagged scorecard.
Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.
| Hole | Par | Yds | SI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1• | 4 | 401 | 15 | Birdie |
| 2• | 4 | 408 | 5 | |
| 3• | 5 | 535 | 11 | |
| 4• | 3 | 180 | 13 | |
| 5• | 4 | 377 | 9 | |
| 6•• | 4 | 420 | 1 | Tough |
| 7• | 3 | 163 | 17 | |
| 8• | 5 | 568 | 7 | |
| 9• | 4 | 418 | 3 | Tough |
| Out | 36 | 3470 | ||
| 10• | 4 | 366 | 8 | |
| 11• | 4 | 447 | 2 | Long 4Tough |
| 12• | 3 | 227 | 10 | Long 3 |
| 13• | 5 | 581 | 12 | |
| 14• | 4 | 318 | 18 | DriveableBirdie |
| 15• | 3 | 200 | 16 | Long 3 |
| 16• | 4 | 432 | 4 | |
| 17• | 5 | 516 | 6 | Reachable |
| 18• | 4 | 433 | 14 | |
| In | 36 | 3520 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6990 | 73.1 | 135 | 72 |
| Blue | 6596 | 71.2 | 129 | 72 |
| Blue/White | 6382 | 70.4 | 126 | 72 |
| White | 6194 | 69.5 | 122 | 72 |
| Green/White | 6001 | 68.3 | 119 | 72 |
| Green | 5713 | 67 | 115 | 72 |
| Gold/Green Combo | 5446 | 65.8 | 114 | 72 |
| Gold | 5190 | 64.5 | 108 | 72 |
| Gold/Silver | 4451 | 61.6 | 102 | 72 |
| Silver | 4014 | 60.1 | 99 | 72 |
Conditions & terrain.
Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.
7-day outlook
Best window this week: Wed 07-08 · 71/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is Tonto Verde · Ranch Course?
- Tonto Verde · Ranch Course plays 4,014–6,990 yards across 10 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
- How difficult is Tonto Verde · Ranch Course?
- Its slope rating ranges 99–135, with a course rating up to 73.1. The back nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at Tonto Verde · Ranch Course?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the White tees at 6,194 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
- How many bunkers does Tonto Verde · Ranch Course have?
- Tonto Verde · Ranch Course has 36 bunkers.
Nearby & similar.
Other courses within reach, and the closest matches by difficulty and length.