Top 25 Places in Vegas to Go Golfing
Las Vegas has different things to different people. However, most people know it for its mega indoor attractions. What many people may not know is that it is also one of the premier golfing destinations in the Southwest. Here are the top 25 places that we at RunRex think you should visit.
1. Shadow Creek
Steve Wynn originally designed this Tom Fazio designed course in 1989. The course was only previously accessible to guests of Steve Wynn and VIP guests staying at the Mirage Hotel & Casino.
2. Wynn Golf Club
This is another course that was designed by both Steve Wynn and Tom Fazio. The course is mainly renowned for its convenience. It is the only golf course on the Strip.
3. Cascata
The course, which was designed by Rees Jones, is found about 30 miles past the Strip. The course incorporates the desert landscape to become what is one of the most aesthetically pleasing courses in the region.
4. TPC Las Vegas
The PGA Tour owns the course. It has been the site of numerous pro tournaments. The course, which is located in Summerlin, is accommodative to golfers of all skill sets. The back nine offer an excellent view of the Rock Canyon.
5. Coyote Springs Golf Club
The golf club, which is located just an hour’s drive from Las Vegas, is quite rewarding. The course is home to one of the biggest practice facilities.
6. Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
The course found at this resort was designed by the famous Pete Dye. He is the designer who has more top-rated courses than everyone else.
7. Royal Links Golf Club
The course is designed with the most popular holes on the British Open in mind. The course is one of the few courses in Vegas that manage to combine the entertainment experience of the Vegas casinos with golfing.
8. Bear’s Best Las Vegas
It is yet another course that combines some of the most famous holes from around the world into a single course. All the holes are a collection of the best Jack Nicklaus holes in the Southwest.
9. Rio Secco Golf Club
This Reese Jones course is quite tough. However, if you play here, you will benefit from a stunning view of the Strip. The golf club was the original of Butch Harmon’s golf school.
10. Bali Hai Golf Club
This course is finest among the three owned by Walters Golf. The course has a South Pacific theme that can be felt even in its impressive clubhouse, which hosts the Cili Restaurant & Bar.
11. Primm Valley Golf Club
The golf clubs is only 35 minutes away from the Strip. It features a pair of Fazio-designed courses, the Desert, and Lake. The courses at this resort have numerous bunkers and an extensive lake and river system.
12. Wolf Creek Golf Club
The golf club, which was opened in 2000, is among the most visually stunning on earth. The club’s dizzying elevation and rocky cliffs are breathtaking.
13. Wildhorse Golf Club
This golf club opened in 1959. It was originally called the Paradise Valley Country Club before undergoing numerous changes. At one time, it served as a co-host of the Sahara Innovational PGA Tour event.
14. The Legacy Golf Club
The golf club was designed by Arthur Hills. It is located just 25 minutes away from the Strip. It has tee boxes designed like the suits of a deck of cards. It is one of the most unique courses in Vegas.
15. Aliante Golf Club
The golf club is among the newest daily feel golfing facilities in the Vegas area. The golf club was built on an empty desert landscape to become one of the finest courses in the area. Trees and tough sand traps highlight it.
16. Las Vegas National
The golf club is among the oldest in the area. It changed its name in 1998 from its initial Stardust Country Club name. The golf club has been the host of over 20 PGA Tour and LPGA events.
17. Arroyo Golf Club
If you are looking for an exhilarating golfing experience, you should play at this golf club. At this golf club, you will get to experience an amazing panoramic view of the Vegas cityscape.
18. Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas
The course, which was designed by Jack Nicklaus, has a beach course feel to it. The waterfalls and palm trees at this resort are a great blend of the southeast and the southwest.
19. DragonRidge Country Club
This country club is found in the McCullough Mountains. The rocky ridge on one of the mountains inspires its name.
20. Siena Golf Club
The golf club offers visitors an experience reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. On the course, you will get to view a quarter mile lake and waterfalls.
21. Revere Golf Club
Greg Nash and Bill Casper designed the courses at this golf club. All the courses at the club have an American Revolution theme to them.
22. Tuscany Golf Club
Ted Robinson designed the course at the club, which is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas. Unlike most other Ted Robinson courses, this one has a vintage feel to it.
23. Desert Pines Golf Club
The golf club is known as the Pinehurst of Las Vegas. This stems from the fact that it has over 4,000 pine trees, giving you the feeling of being in North Carolina.
24. Falcon Ridge
The golf club has a desert layout that is designed to keep golfers mesmerized with its elevation changes and awesome desert landscape. It is great for players of all levels.
25. Rhodes Ranch Golf Club
This golf club, which was designed by Ted Robinson, is challenging for players of all levels. It is one of the most underrated courses in Las Vegas.