 This month, we are deviating from our regular
schedule to report on the senior’s number one sports activity, and probably the main
reason for wanting to live in Las Vegas – GOLF. Las Vegas offers 365 days of golfing
paradise, excluding a few days of foul weather, with the fall and spring seasons being the
most comfortable.
As stated in past columns, the Las Vegas area has more
quality, top rated golf courses within its boundaries (within a 1-1/2 hour ride), than any
metropolitan area in the world. Due to space limitations, I can only list a few including
the name, telephone number, website if available, course designer (CD), price (P) which
depends on the season, and some side information. Most courses take reservations up to 60
days in advance, some 30 days, and a few at 7 days. Advance reservation time will be
indicated by (A). All golf courses are par 72.
ANGEL PARK: (702) 254-4653, www.lasvegas golf.com/angel park,
(CD) Arnold Palmer, (P) $45-125, (A) 60. Two 18-hole courses, the Mountain Course
characteristics include occasional forced carries over canyons and gorges, sloping greens,
and wide fairways, guarded bunkers and flowing native grasses. The Palm Course offers
flatter greens; therefore rewarding good shots with many possible birdie putts. Facility
also has an all grass, lighted putting course.
ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB: (702) 914-3000, (CD) Keith Foster, (P)
$90-150, (A) 60. The course weaves majestically through the natural terrain of the
Southern Nevada desert with many holes played through canyons, and highlighted by
waterfalls and native landscaping. This is one of three private equity golf clubs in
Southern Nevada, located in a Del Webb resort style community.
BADLANDS GOLF CLUB: (800) GO TRY 18, (CD) Johnny Miller with
consultant by Chi Chi Rodriguez, (P) Varies, (A) 60. The Badlands’ course holes wind
and weave through the northwest desert, forcing golfers to hit accurate golf shots
throughout the round. The Badlands is Las Vegas’ only public 27-hole facility, with a
full-service practice facility.
BLACK MOUNTAIN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB: (702) 565-7933, (CD)
Bob Baldwick, (P) $35-65, (A) 4, groups one year. Wide, rolling fairways, Joshua trees and
Mojave desert vistas on the front nine give way to tight, tree lined fairways that wander
through custom homes on the back nine. A spacious grass driving range, with practice
chipping and putting greens available.
DESERT INN GOLF CLUB: (800) 634-6909, (702) 733-4290, (CD)
Lawrence Hughes. Hotel guests can book times up to a year in advance with a rate of $165.
Non-guests book 7 days in advance for Friday and Saturday, 6 months for Sunday - Thursday
at a rate of $225. A traditional layout of glistening lakes, beautiful flowers, well
manicured fairways and a long history.
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DESERT PINES GOLF CLUB: (702) 450-8000, (888) 397-2499, (CD)
Dye Designs International, (P) $35-145, (A) 6 months. This course has 4,000 mature pine
trees, pine needles, white sand bunkers and water on 9 of the 18 holes. The practice
center boasts a two-tiered, climate controlled facility with automated teeing system and
two state-of-the-art instruction bays with video equipment.
HIGHLAND FALLS GOLF CLUB: (702) 254-7010, (CD) Billy Casper
& Greg Nash, (P) $40-95, (A) 7. Wide fairways play between lava rock desert areas and
around crystal water features.
LAS VEGAS GOLF CLUB: (702) 646-3003, (CD) Casey O’
Callaghan, (P) $7.50-75, (A) 7. This course is the oldest and local favorite in Las Vegas,
wide fairways shadowed by majestic trees.
LAS VEGAS PAIUTE RESORT: (888) 921-2833, (702) 658-1400,
www.lvpaiutegolf.com, (CD) Pete Dye, (P) varies and includes cart and use of practice
facilities. (A) 60. Wide, rye grass, non-parallel fairways, railroad ties and pot bunkers,
water hazards and natural terrain are found on the two courses, Snow and Sun Mountain.
PALM VALLEY GOLF CLUB: (702) 363-4373, (CD) Billy Casper and
Greg Nash, (P) $40-95, (A) 7. Accented by pristine conditions, flower landscaping and
several water features. Quick, tricky greens always break towards downtown Las Vegas.
REVERE AT ANTHEM GOLF CLUB: (701) 259-4653, (877) 273-8373),
(CD) Billy Casper and Greg Nash, (P) $40-150, (A) up to 365 days in advance. Located in a
desert canyon, the lush 7,143-yard course features countless natural elevation changes.
RHODES RANCH GOLF CLUB: (702) 740-4114, www.rhodesranch.com,
(CD) Ted Robinson, (P) $55-125, (A) up to 60. Parallel fairways dotted with palm trees and
bunkers. A driving range with practice putting and chipping greens are available.
THE ROYAL LINKS GOLF CLUB: (702) 450-8000, (888) 397-2499,
www.swgolf.com, (CD) Dye Design International, (P) $75-225, (A) 6 months. In creating The
Royal Links, the designers sought to provide players with shot values, challenges and
drama similar to those on honored golf courses.
TOURNAMENT PLAYERS CLUB AT THE CANYONS: (702) 356-2000,
www.pgatour.com, (CD) PGA TOUR Design Services. (P) $55-175, (A) up to 6 months. Features
a multitude of trees, elevation changes and steep ravines. Par 71.
Besides these fantastically designed golf courses, Las Vegas
has five outstanding golf centers and academies. For more precise information on all of
the golf courses and their facilities, contact Vegas Golfer at 2450 E. Chandler, Suite 4,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, and request the Guidebook to Golfing Las Vegas. This book
features course layouts, statistics, policies, and other amenities. LVN |
