Boulder Creek GC - Desert Hawk: #2
Boulder Creek Golf Club has been rated in the top 50 in Golfweek's best municipal courses twice.
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4.5
1368 Reviews (1368)
5 Stars
780
4 Stars
487
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
95.3%
Recommend this course
1307 out of 1368 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 28 reviews
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4.6
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.7%
Recommend this course
89 out of 93 reviews
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Course Highlights
Boulder Creek's well-contoured fairways, excellent greens, and strategic bunkering deliver a genuinely engaging layout that rewards golfers across all handicap levels. Friendly staff and outstanding value make this one of the Las Vegas area's most compelling course experiences.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert/Links
Par 72
Length 7628 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.8

Boulder Creek Golf Club boasts three nine-hole courses, which can be played in different 18-hole combinations. Though this Boulder City club is a bit off the beaten path, the scenic location is well worth the drive. The terrain provides different challenges on each nine. The Desert Hawk/Coyote Run combination begins with the longest of the three nines. Desert Hawk has plenty of room for lengthy drives and clear shots to generous fairways. There are also opportunities to work on your short game skills, it's a nine that will have you using all the clubs in your bag. The back nine is just as diverse with varying elevation changes that depending on where your ball lands can either be a boon or a punishment. Water hazards also come into play on a few holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mark Rathert (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.5
1368 Reviews (1368)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 45
Forced Carries 34
Water Hazards 25
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
Playing Multiple Courses 29
Locals 28
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 46
Convenient to the City 22
In the 'Burbs 12

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart staff rude, Grill staff not accommodating

They punched the greens 2 weeks prior to this round. No notification when checking in. Everyone’s putts were bouncing and it was hard to make a straight 3’putt.

I don’t like leaving negative reviews however the cart staff were rude for no reason. I asked where the driving range was and this old man yelled the directions at me. As I sat there shocked at his reply he yelled even louder with a condescending attitude. I explained I wasn’t deaf he continued to mumble as he walked away. This was Completely unnecessary!

I also had some breakfast before my round and the guy at the bar top was not accommodating at all. Attitude was order what’s on the menu As Is or pay for each item separately. All I wanted was to sub biscuits/gravy instead of the toast. Not that hard of a request. While I was eating he was rude to other people that were picking up their food at the turn.

Course layout was fun and challenging. I won’t be back. I’ll spend my $ where it is appreciated.

On a positive note the young guy in the proshop was very nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 158
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

WHERE are the Rangers?

LOVE this course but, on a weekday, pace of play was SO SLOW that I quit after 11 holes. No ranger. Nobody paying attention to make it good for everyone. I really like this course, but this time it was not so good because of the slow pace!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Decent course but the pace of play was terrible. Waited on every tee box. Saw Course Marshall once and he said pace of play was fine despite GPS system stating the pace of play was 15 minutes behind after 6 holes. By the time we finished the GPS system indicated we were 45 minutes behind pace, yet no Marshall was seen on the back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favorites

There is a bit of construction going on both on course and next door development which effects conditions. Overall great. One of my favorite in the area. Great hole design with thoughtfully designed holes to make you think

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, Disappointing Experience

Boulder Creek is, in my opinion, one of the best values in Clark County. Course conditions are consistently very good year-round, and the overall operation is usually excellent. The cart staff, starters, and management have generally been top notch. Unfortunately, a recent front desk experience was handled in a rude and unprofessional manner, which took away from what should have been an enjoyable outing. That was especially disappointing at a course I otherwise regard so highly. Without that incident, this would have been a 5-star review.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding Course, One Poor Customer Service Experience

Boulder Creek is, in my opinion, the best value in Clark County. Course conditions are consistently very good year-round, and the overall experience is usually excellent. I play here often and have always thought highly of the course, staff, and operation as a whole. Unfortunately, a recent front-desk experience was rude and unprofessional and took away from what should have been an enjoyable outing. That was disappointing, especially at a course I otherwise regard so highly. Without that incident, this would have been a 5-star review.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Gem

Big fan of desert golf. This course is relatively wide open. Even if you miss the fairway and end up in a waste area you’re still looking at a clean shot to the green. Greens fairly large and a realistic challenge. Very nice course conditions. Every view of the course and mountains is pure desert. Looks like pictures in a magazine when you look around. Par 3’s are fun. On vacation and so I played the White Tee’s. Plenty of fun approach shots. The weather is unusually hot this week, which gave it a true desert feel. By all means, play this course. Even as a non-resident, the greens fees were only $99. Friendly pro shop staff. Girl behind the bar, well that’s why I gave 4 stars for that category.

A must play course when in Vegas. No more than 30 minutes from The Vegas Strip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always enjoyable.

Boulder Creek is my favorite course. I've been here many times. I'm a little disappointed that a new housing development is going in next to the course. It was a wild area that.was the home of coyotes and roadrunners. That were encountered regularly on many occasions. Sad to see that go. But the course is always fun to play and is highly recommended. The staff is also very good to work with and are always helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course

Course condition is ok, greens are not the best. Pauite is a much better course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth $150

Our tee time was at 7:00 am, we didn’t tee off until 8:30 am because of a frost delay. They accidentally turned on the sprinklers the night before knowing that the weather was close to freezing.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the drive from Las Vegas

impressive municipal course in Boulder City. Real desert golf. No homes. Wide open space everywhere. Big fairways. Big bunkers. Solid greens.

Staff was great. Carts have GPS. Practice setup is legit with multiple areas and a large driving range. Course condition was excellent even with dormant grass. Spray painted fairways but they played fine.

There are 27 holes here. I played Coyote Run and El Dorado. Both were fun and forgiving but still interesting.

I will absolutely play Boulder Creek Golf Club again next time I’m in Las Vegas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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