Las Vegas National Golf Course

Played here (even though some reviews were quite negative), primarily due to location (only 4 miles from the Bellagio). Cab fare about $25 each way, so consider that. Rented clubs for about $60; way too much for the quality of clubs: they were beaten up, looked like they should have been retired years ago. Green fees seemed to be a little pricey, but hey, it's Vegas, everything is pricey.

As for the course, somewhat challenging, especially in the wind (constant 18 - 20 mph with higher gusts). Greens are indeed challenging: fast, with virtually no level areas whatsoever, so just be advised.

The traps were devoid of sand, only the granular base remained. This was due, I found out after the round, to 70 mph winds they had a few weeks earlier that literally blew all the sand out of the traps. They hadn't yet been repaired. Thus my title admonition.

The course personnel were very nice and unobtrusive. I was a single and was placed with a twosome that had, as of our tee time of 11AM, already played 18 holes at another course. Needless to say, these guys played fast. Even so, we never really waited on the group in front of us; the round took 3:20. The only downside was I did not feel comfortable taking the time necessary for my usual putting routine, as a result I'm sure there were more 3 putts than there should have been, even given the greens.

The pro shop staff were ok, nothing to write home about but acceptable. I had forgotten my ball mark repair tool so I bought one: $16 (OUCH!) - not that I used it - not once! - the greens were so hard.

The course is historic due to the Sands Tournaments played there in the '60's, the homes around it, etc. That's kinda nice if you're into that kind of thing. While I'm generally not, there was a sense of deja vu which I understood afterwards while talking to one of the groundskeeping staff: he mentioned the Sands Tournaments having been played there and then I realized that the feeling I had on a couple of holes that I had seen them before made sense: as a boy, I remember seeing my dad watch one of the tournaments on TV. Funny how things buried that deep in memory can be brought up.

Anyway, bottom line is this: decent, challenging course, be prepared for the wind, bring your own clubs if you can (and your ball mark repair tool!) and definitely wait until they get the traps sanded.

Sand Traps are hard pan but all the courses I have played in Vegas are that way? Other than that, I really enjoy this course & would recommend it.

Played a hit buy for $91. Payed way too much for this course . Not the best of shape . Hate to criticize but I wouldn't do it again . Play Spanish Trail

Old classic course that is clearly not funded properly and deteriating

I played this course 30 years. I liked it then, I like it even better as The Las Vegas National Golf Club. The course was in great shape Tee to Green. The greens were fantastic. My brother and I enjoyed the break from the casinos. I would play it again!

This is good enjoyable historic course in great condition. No GPS. Friendly staff. Fairly forgiving and wide fairways. Tees, fairways and greens in perfect condition. Free range balls. Fairways are fairly wide and forgiving. Houses line some fairways but are not right next to the fairways. Some houses are historic and marked. Some holes are very challenging. Water and/or bunkers come into play on many holes. Traps are hard packed and hard to play. Tees are fairly long so you can pick which tee matches your abilities. A good and challenging finishing hole. Unfortunately, an eyesore stream runs through the course that is filled with trash. If you hit into the stream don't bother looking for the ball - the stream looks like a health hazard but does not smell.

For the price we got on this Hot Deal from Golf Now, you couldn't bet it! Good course with lots of local history in the surrounding homes.

Visited Vegas for my 50th. This round was a late add on through golfnow. Course was in good shape and staff was great. Enjoyed this round almost as much as the one my wife booked at 3x the price!

Just minutes from the Strip and equi-distant from Eastern and Western residential areas, views to the Strip, South-bound landing traffic at McCarran, Western mountains with Mt. Charleston as well as the historical markers explaining interesting owners of adjacent properties makes wait time between holes pleasantly bearable. Course staff attentive.

The course is in really great shape right now and all the staff are always very helpful.

The attraction of playing here waa to take in the history of this old-school course, and that did not disappoint. However, if this course were anywhere else, it would cost $40 to play, not $99. The overall conditions were just average. Beware of the bunkers, many are not raked, and they are extremely inconsistent, most are hard pan with very little sand. Then some have a lot of sand, which is really more like crushed rock. Don't take your gamers there if you don't want to scuff them up.

The pace of play was poor, tee boxes sometimes had 2 groups waiting. I would not return to play here given the chance.

This course was the site of the PGA Las Vegas Invitational in the 1960s.

Also, the golf scenes in Casino were filmed on this course. Lots of history and interesting facts.

The course itself was in better than average condition. The greens were fast, but fair. Overall, moderately challenging and a nice round.

We really enjoyed our round. The course was well manicured and the greens in good shape. Enjoyed all the nostalgic pictures AND signs in clubhouse and on the course. Real good value for the money!