The 2019 reopening of the newly redesigned Wynn Golf Club by Tom Fazio brought high-end golf back to the Las Vegas Strip where the game has been played since 1952. The Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas. The entire complex features approximately 194,000 square…
The Mediterranean-style JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa sits off the Las Vegas Strip in the posh Summerlin neighborhood just minutes from Red Rock Canyon. It is marketed as a peaceful retreat close to the action but worlds away from the hustle and bustle. Italian, Japanese, American and International cuisine are featured in the resort…
The Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas is part of the Station Casinos family that includes the Boulder Station, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Palace Station, Santa Fe, Sunset Station, Wild Wild West and Wildfires Gaming locations. The Four-Diamond Red Rock offers rooms, suites, penthouses and villas for guests, as well as multiple restaurants, casino and…
Since the 2014 reopening of Reflection Bay golf course, this Henderson hotspot 20 miles from the Strip is an option for golfers. Original architect Jack Nicklaus returned to tweak a few things, removing bunkers and reshaping or moving others. The seventh green -- one of 18 now covered with T1 bentgrass -- was also extended closer to the edge of…
No place can quite match the excitement of Las Vegas: the resorts, the shows and even the golf courses. In Las Vegas, boundaries are stretched, sometimes even broken. Only Las Vegas could have a slogan like, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." It should come as no surprise then that the golf courses reflect the vibe of the city. You can play right on the famous Las Vegas Strip at the South Pacific-themed Bali Hai Golf Club or the grand Wynn Golf Club. You can also play like a high roller at two more of Vegas' best known courses -- Tom Fazio-designed Shadow Creek and Rees Jones' Cascata, both considered among the best and most exclusive open-to-the public golf courses in the country. And one of golf's greatest teachers is headquartered at Rio Secco (Butch Harmon School of Golf) and at Angel Park you play into the night on its lighted par-3 course. In short, there are courses for every budget, every taste and every ability. And the fun doesn't stop there. Shows, mega casino resorts like the Bellagio, the Venetian, Caesar's Palace and the MGM Grand will keep you going through the night. Sleeping is optional. Fun is not.
Shadow Creek just feels different. It's got an exclusive vibe that just can't be replicated, no matter how much money is thrown at the problem. While some of the top-flight golf courses in Las Vegas can be had for less money during off-peak times, Shadow Creek never wavers on its price tag, a cost that keeps its aura alive. That Tom Fazio, guided by the wisdom of Steve Wynn, transformed such a featureless site into a beautiful parkland course ranks among the top achievements of modern golf architecture.
Aliante Golf Club is a pleasant mid-level golf course in the Las Vegas area, with solid course conditions from tee to green and hole variety. With its modern length and generous fairways, Aliante makes for a golf course where driver is the obvious play off the tee.
Desert Pines Golf Club is out to create a little taste of Pinehurst and the Carolina Sandhills in downtown Las Vegas. It's a worthy creation, but what's more impressive is how little land was used to do it. As a result of high property values most courses in Las Vegas face the challenge of building on small acreage. Desert Pines handled this challenge well.
There are plenty of desert tracks loaded with target golf, but few with wall-to-wall green fairways like at Desert Pines. Here are five top reasons to play this homage to Carolina Sandhills golf on your next trip to Las Vegas.
It's a good idea to get the swing dialed in before heading onto the 6,810-yard, par-71 Desert Pines Golf Club in Las Vegas. Opened in 1997, Desert Pines pinches narrow in a number of spots. It's just a short cab ride (each way) from the Vegas Strip, but it feels miles away thanks to a setting reminiscent of the rolling hills of the Carolinas.
Arcis Equity Partners, which recently purchased Desert Pines Golf Club in Las Vegas, is planning a multi-million-dollar update of the overall facilities over the next 18 months.
Welcome to Painted Desert Golf Club, where the desert surroundings and lush landscaping come together to form a solid golf experience. The course winds through neighborhoods in northwest Las Vegas and meanders over and around sections of desert areas. It's not the longest course you'll find in Vegas. It's not the most challenging course, either. But when it comes to golf experiences and people running the show, you'll be impressed.
The word "bargain" in Las Vegas is a relative term, but four hours of golf usually ends up costing less than four hours of gaming and boozing in the casino. Here's where to shop for some good bargain golf.
March Madness is so very often considered to be the biggest time of the year for golfers looking to go to Las Vegas for some springtime action. But October also makes a pretty strong argument as the best time to visit Sin City.
The Las Vegas Strip is one of the hot spots during the NCAA Tournament hoops action, and March is also the start of high season for golf. Enjoy both with these red hot package deals.
Move your Super Bowl party to Las Vegas, and you've got an amplified experience: more people, bigger screens, a chance to put down a wager. Oh, and don't forget to take the golf clubs.
Mike Bailey's most recent trip to Las Vegas featured some high-roller experiences, from Cascata to The Summit and a brand new restaurant by Gordon Ramsay.
Desert Pines Golf Club makes the most of limited land to create the feeling of a traditional country club nestled into the pine-forested hills of North Carolina rather than Las Vegas. But Desert Pines isn't just any country club. With a two-tier practice range and beautiful female caddies -- AKA Parmates -- it's got bling, like everything else in Sin City.
As I dug through my best photos from 2014, I realized: This was the year of ocean golf (to be fair, I shot some great inland courses too). Hopefully these shots will motivate you to get out and play in 2015.
If the Luxor can create a resort to mimic an Egyptian pyramid, Bill Walters figured he could create three distinct golf courses built around different themes that would be unique and set them apart in southern Nevada. And he succeeded with Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links and Desert Pines.
It's no gamble when you make a tee time somewhere around Las Vegas. You're a sure winner with so many fine golf courses as options. There's so much to do along the Las Vegas Strip that golf sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. Don't make that mistake.
Although Silverstone Golf Club isn't too far from the Las Vegas Strip, the dramatic backdrop provided by Sheep Mountain in the distance makes this Bob Cupp design feel much further from the city. Silverstone offers three nine-hole courses: the Valley, Mountain, and Desert. They each take their name from the array of landscapes you'll find on the course. Every combination provides a different set of challenges, but they're still playable for a range of skill levels.
Located just beyond the famous Las Vegas Strip, TPC Las Vegas is a secluded golf course that is not only scenic but also challenging. The layout, especially the back nine, is a true test of your shot-making abilities. Here's a closer look at TPC Las Vegas.
TPC Las Vegas has a fine niche as one of the most complete facilities in the area, and particularly caters to visiting golfers with fantastic amenities.
Badlands Golf Club in Las Vegas consists of three nine-hole courses that define true desert golf and test all levels of players. Designed by Johnny Miller and Chi Chi Rodriguez, Badlands is target golf. Keep on the plush green surfaces and all will be right with your scorecard, but stray from the manicured path and untamed desert awaits.
Located just seven miles from the Strip, Stallion Mountain Golf Club is one of Las Vegas' premier golfing destinations. The course will test your ability to hit long, accurate drives and it also requires a sharp iron game. Golfers will have to contend with water hazards and several strategically placed bunkers throughout.
Stallion Mountain Golf Club is conveniently located just seven miles from the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. With ample opportunities to grip it and rip it, long hitters will enjoy the course.
At most courses, the aiming point off the tee is to the left of a certain bunker or toward a tree off in the distance. At Bali Hai Golf Club, the points of reference are wildly more dramatic, like the giant "M" atop the golden Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino or the tip of the Luxor pyramid. What makes Bali Hai great is its ideal location on the Las Vegas Strip. The backdrop looks amazing, and the convenience of getting here trumps most rival golf courses in Sin City.
A simple taxi ride from the Las Vegas Strip transports golfers to the South Pacific. Bali Hai Golf Club, one of two excellent themed courses owned by Walters Golf, has all the sand, water and palm trees of an exotic tropical island. Bali Hai mixes great service with wonderful amenities and a well conditioned, scenic course that's fun to play.
Bali Hai Golf Club offers guests an ultimate golf experience right on the famed Las Vegas Strip. At Bali Hai, it's all about ensuring everything is perfect from the moment players set foot on the grounds until they drive away. No detail is overlooked and each and every player is treated as a VIP.
The Snow Mountain Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort offers just what every golfer wants -- a stunning layout at affordable prices. Add in the fact that it's just you and nature and you've got the makings for a relaxing outing. There are no houses on the course, no cars, no construction -- it's just you and the wildlife that calls the desert home. At 7,164 yards from the tips, Snow Mountain has all the challenge a golfer can want and some of the best par 3s you'll find.
The Sun Mountain Course has been branded the easiest of the three Pete Dye courses at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. That's like saying a 25-kilometer run is easier than a marathon. It may be easiest, but it's not a walk in the park.
Among the sure bets in Las Vegas is a round of golf at Siena Golf Club in the Summerlin area. It's about 20 minutes from the Strip in Red Rock Canyon, where architects Lee Schmidt and Brian Curly created a memorable and scenic golf experience. There are five sets of tees, so this 6,834-yard par 72 is playable by nearly every level of golfer.
Located just a few minutes outside of Las Vegas, Revere Golf Club offers two 18-hole championship courses that meander through the rugged desert canyons and valleys of the Las Vegas foothills. Golfers will find scenic views of the Vegas skyline and the mountains beyond.