Tonto Verde · Peaks 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 · Peaks Course is an 18-hole golf course in Rio Verde, AZ, playing 3,846–6,715 yards from 10 sets of tees (slope 98–129, course rating up to 71.9).
Expect 36 bunkers; the front nine plays tougher.
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
A scenic, well-conditioned desert layout tucked away in Rio Verde, tighter and shorter off the tee than its sister Ranch course, with the Four Peaks framing several holes. The recurring knock is greens that play very firm and fast.
Consistently praised
- Four Peaks and Mazatzal backdrops on holes like 6, 9, 13 and 17.
- A plush, immersive feel removed from Scottsdale development.
Worth knowing
- Greens run firm and fast; balls bound off without precise, controlled approaches.
Golfers recommend
- Plays tighter than the Ranch with less rough before the desert — favor accuracy.
- Land approaches short and let them release.
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 Blue/White tees, 6165 yds
How to play it
- Scoring chances at #8, #13, so make your birdies count.
- Card-wreckers at #6, #14. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
- 2 reachable par 5s, so get aggressive for eagle looks.
- 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 | 402 | 9 | |
| 3• | 3 | 183 | 13 | |
| 4• | 5 | 569 | 5 | |
| 5• | 4 | 351 | 7 | |
| 6• | 4 | 418 | 1 | Tough |
| 7• | 3 | 162 | 17 | |
| 8• | 5 | 496 | 11 | Reachable |
| 9• | 4 | 405 | 3 | Tough |
| Out | 36 | 3387 | ||
| 10• | 4 | 406 | 4 | |
| 11• | 5 | 519 | 8 | Reachable |
| 12• | 3 | 174 | 16 | |
| 13 | 4 | 305 | 18 | DriveableBirdie |
| 14• | 4 | 417 | 2 | Tough |
| 15• | 3 | 196 | 10 | |
| 16• | 4 | 370 | 14 | |
| 17• | 5 | 549 | 6 | |
| 18• | 4 | 392 | 12 | |
| In | 36 | 3328 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6715 | 71.9 | 129 | 72 |
| Blue | 6328 | 70.3 | 126 | 72 |
| Blue/White | 6165 | 69.2 | 124 | 72 |
| White | 5945 | 68.2 | 119 | 72 |
| Green/White | 5588 | 66.4 | 115 | 72 |
| Green | 5366 | 65.5 | 112 | 72 |
| Gold/Green Combo | 5076 | 64.2 | 110 | 72 |
| Gold | 4807 | 63 | 106 | 72 |
| Gold/Silver | 4337 | 61.8 | 103 | 72 |
| Silver | 3846 | 59.1 | 98 | 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: Fri 07-10 · 73/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is Tonto Verde · Peaks Course?
- Tonto Verde · Peaks Course plays 3,846–6,715 yards across 10 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
- How difficult is Tonto Verde · Peaks Course?
- Its slope rating ranges 98–129, with a course rating up to 71.9. The front nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at Tonto Verde · Peaks Course?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the Blue/White tees at 6,165 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
- How many bunkers does Tonto Verde · Peaks Course have?
- Tonto Verde · Peaks Course has 36 bunkers.
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