Course Guide

Las Vegas Public Courses

Aliante $$
(702) 399-4888
aliantegolf.com
This Gary Panks designed course in North Las Vegas opened in December of 2003 and is one of the newest layouts on the Vegas golf scene. The par-72 course features 54 bunkers as well as rolling terrain. Generous landing areas welcome tee shots and trees and shrubs add brilliant colors to the design.

Angel Park GC $$
(888) 851-4114
angelpark.com
Billed as the world's most complete golf experience, this facility is home to two stunning Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole layouts; Cloud Nine, a par-3 course that features holes with similar shot values as some of the world's most famous par-3s; and an all-natural grass putting course—Seventh Heaven.

Arroyo Golf Club at Red Rock $$
(866) 934-4653
Red Rock Country Club now has an 18-hole Arnold Palmer design that is open to the public in the Arroyo Course. The layout features nine holes from the original 18-hole design mixed with nine new holes.

Badlands GC $$
(800) 468-7918
badlandsgc.com
This course was designed by Johnny Miller with consultation by Chi Chi Rodriguez. It is a true target, desert golf experience with a premium placed on accurate ball-striking and course management. The Desperado, Diablo and Outlaw nines combine to give the Badlands 27 extraordinary holes that oozes desert golf.

Bali Hai GC $$$
(888) 397-2499
waltersgolf.com
Situated on the Las Vegas Strip, this tropical-themed golf course is reminiscent of the South Pacific. The course is highlighted by an island green, water features, thick stands of towering palms, tropical plants, white sand bunkers and flowers. An island green on the par-3 16th adds to the challenge. Caddies are available and add a nice touch to the round. World-class dining is on site at Cili.

Bear's Best $$$
(866) 385-8500
www.bearsbest.com
This Jack Nicklaus-designed course features replicas of holes Nicklaus has designed throughout the West and gives players the chance to test golf holes they may not otherwise have the chance to play.

Black Mountain G&CC $
(702) 565-7933
golfblackmountain.com
The par-72 course, now with 27 holes open for play, is a semi-private layout located along the Black Mountain range in Henderson, a suburb of Las Vegas. Black Mountain's original 18 holes is a traditional design while the new nine holes is a true desert layout with tight-driving fairways and undulating greens.

Boulder City GC $
(702) 293-9236
www.golfbouldercity.com
There's nothing fancy about this par 72 golf course, but it is a true pleasure to play. Billy Casper and David Rainville designed this scenic course with hundreds of trees, large, receptive greens and open fairways. One of Vegas' oldest courses.

Boulder Creek GC $$
(702) 294-6534
bouldercreekgc.com
This Mark Rathert designed facility opened in January 2003 and has 27 holes, giving players a broad variety of tests. Challenging and scenic from start to finish. Voted "Best New Course—2003" by the VegasGolfer staff.

Callaway GC $
(702) 896-4100
callawaygolfcenter.com
The crown jewel is the Divine Nine, a lighted par-3 golf course. The facility features a 113-stall driving range with 25 grass hitting stalls. Custom Callaway club-fitting available.

Cascata $$$
(702)294-2000
www.golfcascata.com
Rees Jones' layout near boulder City is one that must be played to be believed. First-class from start to finish with immaculate course conditioning.

Desert Pines GC $$
(888) 397-2499
waltersgolf.com
This traditional course showcases more than 4,000 towering pines, imported South Carolina pine needles and white sand bunkers. Numerous lakes protect rolling greens and undulating fairways.


Desert Willow GC $
(702) 263-4653
www.desertwillowlasvegas.com
This Billy Casper/Greg Nash executive course in Henderson is a par-60 layout and is always in superb condition.

Eagle Crest GC $
(702) 240-1320
golfsummerlin.com
This executive layout located in Summerlin is a great course for those players wanting to perfect their short game. A very popular course.

Highland Falls GC $
(702) 254-7010
golfsummerlin.com
This par-72 layout is one of three Sun City community golf courses located in Summerlin.

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$ (Less than $100); $$ ($100-$199); $$$ ($200-$299); $$$$ (More than $300) In-season resort-rate

Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort $$
(888) 965-2833
lvpaiutegolf.com
Home to three beautiful Pete Dye designs—Snow Mountain, Sun Mountain and the Wolf— the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort is 54-holes of jaw-dropping golf. The Wolf is a gorgeous course that is quickly becoming a favorite of players because of its stunning beauty.

Painted Desert $$
(702) 645-2570; (800) 468-7918
www.painteddesertgc.com
One of the first Las Vegas desert courses, the par-72 Painted Desert layout demands many shots be played over desert waste areas, and narrow fairways place an emphasis on accuracy off the tee. Driver isn’t always the club of choice off the tee.

Palm Valley GC $
(702) 363-4373
golfsummerlin.com
One of three Sun City golf courses in Summerlin designed by Greg Nash and Billy Casper, Palm Valley is a beautiful golf experience that is very affordable.

Reflection Bay GC $$$
(877) 698-4653
lakelasvegas.com
Jack Nicklaus' stunning resort course, Reflection Bay Golf Club, features four holes playing beautifully along 1.5 miles of shoreline of the man-made Lake Las Vegas. Home to the Wendy's Three-Tour Challenge.

Rhodes Ranch GC $$
(888) 311-TEES
rhodesranch.com
This Ted Robinson design opened in 1997 and is home to memorable par-3s, 3,000 palm trees and beautifully landscaped golf holes.

Rio Secco GC $$$
(888) TO-SECCO
riosecco.net
This Rees Jones designed course features six canyon, six arroyo and six level holes. Those looking for a solid golf challenge need look no further as this layout will test even the best players. Butch Harmon teaches some of the world's best players here at the Butch Harmon School of Golf.

Royal Links $$$
(888) 397-2499;
waltersgolf.com
Royal Links is the closest you'll get to a British Open experience this side of the pond. Beware of the deep bunkers on this course.

Siena Golf Club $$
(888) 689-6469
The Schmidt/Curley-designed daily-fee course is located in the Tuscany-themed Siena at Summerlin community. Many of the golf holes overlook the Vegas valley.

Silverstone GC $$
(877) 888-2127
silverstonegolf.com
This Robert Cupp course in northwest Las Vegas features 27 holes. Three distinct nine hole layouts—Desert, Valley and Mountain—give golfers a variety of challenges.

The Falls Golf Club $$$
(877) 698-4653
lakelasvegas.com
Tom Weiskopf's first venture into the Vegas market is a dandy. A stretch of holes on the back nine climbs nearly 400 feet. Along the way, bighorn sheep will probably greet you.

The Legacy GC $$
(888) 851-4114
thelegacygc.com
The 10th hole on this Arthur Hills-designed course is a must-see for visitors and locals alike as the "suits" tee boxes are in the shapes of hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs. The 11th, 12th and 13th form "The Devil's Triangle" that can wreak havoc on a scorecard.

The Revere Golf Club $$
(877) 273-8373
reveregolf.com
The Revere Golf Club's 36 holes—the Lexington and the Concord—showcase elevation changes and scenic backdrops. Both courses have wide, welcoming fairways.

TPC Las Vegas $$
(877) 256-2000
Holes play around and through the rugged canyons of the desert on this pristine course.

Tuscany Golf Club $$
(702) 951-1500
tuscanygolfclub.com
The Ted Robinson-designed golf course is a beautiful, flowing golf course. The 9th and 18th holes provide difficult closing tests for each nine as both greens are water-guarded.

Wildhorse Golf Club $
(702) 434-9000
www.golfwildhorse.com
Wildhorse was recently re-designed by Brian Curley. It has re-opened as a par-70 layout.

Las Vegas Private Courses

Anthem
(702) 614-5050
Waterfalls and lush vegetation highlight this Hale Irwin/Keith Foster design, home to the UNLV women's golf team.

Canyon Gate
(702) 363-0303
Designed by Ted Robinson, this course features an 18th hole that is one of the most stunning closing holes in Vegas.

Dragon Ridge
(702) 835-8144, (877) 855-1505
DragonRidge Country Club showcases dramatic elevation changes, immaculate bent-grass greens that roll true and tightly manicured fairways.

Las Vegas Country Club
(702) 734-1122
Mature trees frame one of the oldest golf courses in town and one that has been the scene of many pro events.

Red Rock Country Club
(702) 304-5600
The private course at Red Rock Country Club is an elegant golf test that rests at the base of the Red Rock National Conservation area.

Stallion Mountain
(888) 397-2499
stallionmountaincc.com
The 18-hole Secretariat Course is private, but is accessible to guests staying at major Strip hotels.

South Shore
(702) 558-0022 Jack Nicklaus' private course is not only gorgeous, it's a great test of golf. The 16th and 17th holes, with carries over canyons, are beautiful and challenging.

Southern Highlands
(702) 263-1000, (877) 261-1010 Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. teamed up on this masterpiece, their final work together. It's been one of the courses used when the PGA Tour makes its annual stop in town.

Spanish Trail
(702) 364-0357
Spanishtrailcc.com
This 27-hole course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is one of the oldest private clubs in Vegas. Each of the nine-hole designs the Canyon Course, the Lakes Course, and the Sunrise Course offers three different environments to test golfers. The layouts all feature stunning water features, gorgeous landscaping and true-rolling greens.

TPC Summerlin
(702) 256-0222 The host course for the PGA Tour's annual stop in Vegas is a terrific test of golf. The finishing holes are three of the best the pros face as they battle for the title at the FRYS.com Open.

 
Laughlin Courses

Mojave Resort Golf Club $
(702) 535-4653
mojaveresortgolfclub.com
This winding course is surrounded by vegetation.

El Rio Country Club $
(928) 577-0123 or 888-88 El Rio The Matt Dye-designed layout is destined to be the finest golf course along the Colorado River, with generous landing areas, strategically placed bunkers and undulating greens that will challenge all skill levels.

Laughlin Ranch $$
(866) 684-4653 Dave Druzisky, along with Jay Moorish, designed this roller coaster layout that will impress and challenge golfers of every ability. It’s one of the Southwest’s newer courses and stretches out to 7,297 from the tips. The course opened to rave reviews in 2005 and features rolling fairways and undulating greens.

 
Mesquite Courses

Casablanca Golf Club $
(800) 459-7529; ext. 2786
casablancaresort.com
Holes on this Cal Olsen-designed course wind through the wetlands of the Virgin River. The layout plays beautifully through the natural surroundings.

Falcon Ridge GC $
(877) 270-GOLF
golffalcon.com
Kelby Hughes designed this par-71 course that uses the bluffs in the north section of Mesquite to perfection. Elevation changes and water highpight this rolling course.

Oasis Golf Club $$
(702) 304-5600
theoasisgolfclub.com
Two 18-hole layouts, the Oasis and the Canyons, offer breathtaking trips around the canyons of Mesquite.

Palms Golf Club $
(800) 621-0187
oasis-resort.com
This 18-hole beauty features two distinct nines — a more traditional front nine followed by a back nine that runs through the canyons and ravines.

Wolf Creek $ $
(866) 252-4653 A masterpiece that is simply one of the best golf courses in the country.Impressive elevation changes offer stunning views.

Death Valley, California Courses

Furnace Creek Golf Club $
(760) 786-2345 Play golf 214-ft. below sea level on this course. Wide fairways make this a player-friendly experience.

 
Pahrump Courses

Mountain Falls Golf Club $
(775) 537-6553
The back nine is highlighted by three holes that play beautifully around a huge pond.

Willow Creek Golf Course $
(775) 727-4653
www.willowcreekcg.com
Designed by William Bell design, this 7,007-yard layout in Pahrump has undergone massive renovations of course conditions including swapping the front and back nines. Strategically placed bunkers and water hazards make club selection off the tee a high priority as driver isn't always the club of choice. Willow, cottonwood and mesquite trees line the fairways of most holes, providing shade as well as adding to the shot-making challenges, forcing players to shape shots if their drives flirt with the tree lines.

St. George, Utah Courses

Coral Canyon Golf Club
(435) 688-1700
Dramatic settings highlight this course. Elevation changes and undulating greens add to the test.

Dixie Red Hills Golf Club
(435) 634-5852
www.sgcity.org
This 9-hole course was the starting ground for PGA Tour pro Jay Don Blake.

Entrada at Snow Canyon
(435) 674-7500
www.golfentrada.com
The 15th, 16th and 17th holes, which wind through an ancient lava flow, are treacherous.

Sky Mountain
(435) 635-7888
www.sgcity.org
This par-72 course plays to 6,312 yards and is always in superb condition.



Southgate Golf Club
(435) 628-0000
www.sgcity.org
Water comes into play on six holes of this par-70 layout.

St. George Golf Club
(435) 634-5854
www.sgcity.org
A pure experience, this par-73 course is a gem.

Sunbrook Golf Club
(435) 634-5866
www.sgcity.org
Three distinct 9-hole layouts highlight this 27-hole course.

The Ledges GC
(435) 634-4640
www.ledges.com
The newwest layout in St. George, The Ledges is a stunning layout designed by Matt Dye. The course flows strategically around desert outcroppings.

Tournaments

The World Series of Golf

The Tournament
Any amateur player who can swing a golf club and pay the entry fee can apply. Additionally, a player may be sponsored by other friends, players, clubs, etc. The World Series of Golf® tournament is strictly an amateur prize tournament and will be governed by the standard rules of golf. There are no handicaps, no strokes in play. Players will be pre-flighted according to skill level with validated handicaps and placed in groups to assure you play against players of similar skill level. This tournament is designed for players with med-high handicaps. Each player will be allowed to bring a financial advisor/caddie on the course with them. The World Series of Golf is a $10,000 buy-in event with a $250,000 first place prize.

The Event
The tournament is open to amateur players only. Amateur players will lose their amateur status if they take prize money from the tournament. Amateur players will be required to make an application. Upon receipt and review of the application, the player will be contacted by the Director of Player Development. If the applicant is approved to play in the tournament, they will be required to post a deposit to secure their spot with the balance of the entry fee due prior to playing in the tournament. Entry fees include four nights of accommodations, opening night draw party with guest, greens and cart fees.

This is not just a golf tournament; this is a Las Vegas experience for players and guests.

For information on The World Series of Golf please call (702) 740-1740 or email: info@worldseriesofgolf.com.

Artist Lorenzo Ghiglieri to showcase works at Spanish Trail

Spanish Trail Golf and Country Club has had the honor of enjoying the sculptures and oil paintings of Lorenzo Ghiglieri for many years. The beloved artist will be at Spanish Trail for a very special showing and auction of approximately 30 pieces of his valued works. The show will be held on Sunday, May 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the clubhouse. The charismatic Lorenzo Ghiglieri will be on hand to discuss his works and will be unveiling his latest masterpieces.

This special event is open to the public as art lovers join the Club's members for what promises to be a special afternoon and rare opportunity to view several of Ghiglieri's fine sculptures and paintings. Please RSVP to Mimi Province, Spanish Trail Communications Director, at 702-364-5050, extension 1002.

Spanish Trail Golf and Country Club was founded in 1984 by the Blasco family and is the only private, not-for-profit, 27-hole Club in Las Vegas. The desert landscape's natural beauty is enhanced by the imaginative, visionary eye of course designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and features three unique nine hole courses-Canyons, Lakes and Sunrise. The club boasts 12 tennis courts and refreshing swimming facilities. The crowning jewel is the newly renovated 50,000 square foot clubhouse, which recalls the style of its namesake, "The Old Spanish Trail," in a casual grandeur that says home, offering members and their guests consummate country club amenities and spectacular ambiance.

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