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
1371 Reviews (1371)
5 Stars
782
4 Stars
488
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
94.9%
Recommend this course
1309 out of 1371 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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4.6
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
84 out of 88 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
1371 Reviews (1371)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course and friendly staff

Due to the closure of the vegas strip I decided to venture out and play some golf. Found this course, and it didn’t disappoint. The staff was very friendly and sights were breathtaking. If you are out in Vegas and looking for a great golf experience I would check this one out!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

My wife and I were in Vegas last week, this was our third round of the week and it could not have been more enjoyable. Beautiful course, great practice facility, friendly staff. If you are in the area, take the time to get a round in @ Boulder Creek.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Transition Time

It’s the time of year when the courses are transitioning from winter to summer conditions so greens are a bit rough. However we always enjoy playing Boulder Creek and make it a point to include it in our Vegas Golf Schedule.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The course was in great conditions. The only thing I didn't like were the greens. Very difficult to read.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

windy day

Most locals bailed with 25 mph winds. Course in good shape. Even playing extra ball about 1/2 the time still got around in 2 hrs, which made for an enjoyable pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Poor Condition of Greens Spoiled a Great Course

I picked this up as a Hot Deal through GolfNow. I had been planning to play the course anyway and the deal came along just as I was ready to book (the day before playing). I got the day and tee time that worked best for me. Kudos to GolfNow.

This was my first time playing Boulder Creek. The views are impressive, with the desert valley stretched out beneath the course. Check in was easy and staff were friendly enough, but they were clearly more used to dealing with course regulars.

The driving range is huge and there are plenty of short game practice areas. This is where I first encountered the poor condition of the greens. They mere a mottled colour, mix of dark and light greens and bumpy would be an understatement. The starter let me know they are in between seasons and have two different kinds of grass on the greens. It was terrible to putt on - bumpy, slow and inconsistent.

The course itself was a classic desert layout - lots of washes, arroyos, coolees to play out of that required a golfer to play their entire bag. The locals I played with described it as a mild day wind wise - which I calcluated as a 2-3 club wind. This made the uphill 180 yd par 3 into the wind pretty challenging, but made the downwind number one handicap hole getable.

Each cart has a detailed GPS, but the bright sun makes it almost unreadable. Plenty of water on the course and beverage carts on each side kept hydration easy.

I like this course and would play here again, but would not pay the full rate unless the greens were in better condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor Greens

The course layout and staff were good. The greens are in transition and we’re inconsistent. I was very frustrated and wanted to leave the course halfway through my round.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Boulder Creek is one of my favorite golf courses when I come to Henderson. Today, the greens were Abysmal. Poa taking over the greens, not cut, bumpy, uneven speeds. I felt that I wasted my money and time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Review

Fairways were in good shape - but the greens had multiple types of grass growing on them. The greens were very bumpy and slow to the point where you could not keep a ball on line. Good layout - I hope they get the greens fixed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

I live in Los Angeles and you need to play some of the better private clubs to get a course in this type of condition. The fairways were mostly like carpet. The greens were going through a change, but still in wonderful condition. All I can say is that I wish I had a public course in Los Angeles that even slightly resembled Boulder Creek.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Boulder Creek

Enjoyed it s lot, friendly staff, challenging layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways tightly mowed so get some role. Green didn't look quick but ball rolled well with a few bumps. Target golf but if on appropriate tee box you can club down a little down and still have a.comfortable shot to the green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Highly Recommend.

This was a great course layout, playing hard and fast with occasional wind at 10-15 mph. The staff was super nice and allowed me to enjoy my vacation round alone. The greens were nice, fairways tight and fast. I have played a lot around Vegas and this course is worth the short drive from the strip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course has great features

Played Desert Hawk to El Dorado, The pace was great, no hold ups this morning. The course was in great shape and the staff was super friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

HIDDEN GEM IN DESERT

you begin with a par 5 pretty wide open with nice views of valley. frequent changes in elevation makes this course more exciting than most in town.It is definitely worth the 15 min drive from strip area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

This course is a very good and fair test of golf.

Course is difficult but fair. Must keep it in play to score. Fairways and greens are in great shape. Pace of play is excellent. Staff is always helpful. A real pleasure to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course overall

Pace of play was a bit slow, especially with sundown at 4:30pm. However the course staff, course layout and amenities made up for the slow play. I look forward to playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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