What kinds of memberships are available?
• Resident Memberships are open to residents of the Rio Verde community. These memberships are voting and perpetual. Further information on the initiation fee and annual dues can be obtained by contacting the Club’s Membership Coordinator at 480-471-7010.
• Nonresident Memberships are full memberships held by golfers not residing in Rio Verde. These members have paid the initiation fee and pay annual dues. These memberships are voting and perpetual and New Nonresident Members will receive the same special offers as Resident Memberships.
• Individual Memberships are memberships in which one Qualified User is designated to enjoy all rights and privileges of the Club subject to such fees, rules, limitations, restrictions and regulations as are imposed by the Board of Directors.
• Four Month Memberships are for a period of four consecutive months in any fiscal year and can be tailored to individual schedules. It allows a couple all rights and privileges of regular membership — playing in MGA, WGA, CGA, and Niner events and participating in all Club activities. This membership class is not available to any resident of the Verdes Communities.
• Limited Memberships are non-equity members, non-voting Members and shall have and enjoy all rights and privileges of the Club, including golfing and clubhouse privileges, subject only to such fees, rules, limitations, restrictions and regulations as are imposed by the Board of Directors for Limited Golf Members. There are no more than two Qualified Users at any given time. The Limited Golf Membership shall have limited rights during the Restricted Season, which will be a single period of not more than 120 consecutive days designated annually by the Club.
• A One-Week Renter Pass can be purchased by renters in the Verdes for $200 and can be used for unlimited golf. The pass is limited to one week only and cannot be used with other RVCC golf promotion.
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What are the membership benefits?
• Two 18-hole, parkland-style golf courses recently redesigned by Tom Lehman
• Member-owned and operated
• Personal golf cart privileges, with no trail fee
• Both courses are very ‘walker-friendly’
• Unlimited member-use of courses and practice facilities
• Driving range, three practice putting greens, and practice chipping area
• Organized weekly men and ladies’ golf groups
• MGA, men’s 18-hole groups, with options for ‘players course’ or ‘shorter length’ play
• WGA, ladies’ 18-hole group, with options for ‘players course’ or ‘forward’ tees
• WGA, 9-hole ladies group, with fun parties
• Women and men’s competitive traveling teams
• Monthly Couples events and tournaments
• Regularly scheduled Member tournaments and events
• Convenient online or telephone tee-time reservation system
• Golf shop for expert advice, sale of clubs, equipment and apparel
• Demo Days for club fitting and trial
• Golf lessons and clinics taught by professional golf staff
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What are the Clubhouse amenities?
• Copper Room for fine dining
• Verde Pub for casual dining, after golf get-togethers, and patio seating
• Sundance Room for events, parties, dances, and private events
• Spacious patio for after-golf cocktails or casual dining
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What are the Country Club’s customs and policies?
• It is expected that members and their guests will dress in a manner consistent with the traditions of golf. Denim is not allowed on the course or in the formal dining areas. The professional staff is required to ensure appropriate attire is worn.
• The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and any Local Rules or Conditions adopted pursuant to those Rules govern all play at Rio Verde.
• All practice areas are reserved for members and their guests.
• An appropriate pace of play is required. The professional staff is directed to ensure members and guests adhere to pace policy.
• Cellular phones and pagers may not be used on the golf courses and are discouraged in the clubhouse. Members and guests with a need to receive urgent message during a round should notify the professional staff, who will relay the information to the member/guest.
• A member must accompany all guest rounds.
• Smoking is not permitted in the clubhouse.
• Cash gratuities need not be given to any employee.
• Service charges are added to food/beverage purchases.
• Members are responsible for all indebtedness incurred by their guests
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Rio Verde is an adult community, what does this mean?
Federal housing rules allow adult communities where 80 percent of the homes are occupied by at least one person 55 years old, or older. No school age children are allowed for more than 30 days out of any six-month period.
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How large is Rio Verde?
The community is located on 735 acres, and has approximately 950 homes, with a population of about 1,400. Additional information about the community can be obtained from the Rio Verde Community Association at 480-471-2068 or www.rioverdehoa.org.
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Where is Rio Verde located?
Rio Verde is northeast of Scottsdale, AZ, and is surrounded by Tonto National Forest, the Fort McDowell Indian Lands, and the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Rio Verde is 8 miles from Fountain Hills and about a 45-minute drive to Phoenix’s Sky Harbor airport.
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What is Rio Verde’s history?
The first course opened at Rio Verde in 1973, and later became part of the country club and housing development. In the early 1980s, the original golf course was expanded into two separate golf courses, with renovations and additions completed by the famed design pair of Greg Nash and Jeff Hardin. In 1997, the golf clubhouse was remodeled and expanded to 27,000 square feet.
In 2007, Rio Verde partnered with the Tom Lehman Design Group to renovate and redesign both courses. PGA professional Tom Lehman has personally overseen the projects.
Work was completed on Quail Run in the fall of 2007, and the result is an exceptional course defined by carefully laid-out rolling fairways and personality laden greens. Ground broke on White Wing in the spring of 2008, and was completed summer, 2009. Consensus is — it’s beautiful and fun to play.
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Come see why we’re fast becoming known as the “Best Traditional Golf in the Valley”!