Your Guide to the Best Golf in Las Vegas

by beconrad

Years ago the city of Las Vegas was known almost as much for its golf courses as its casinos. Golfers from around the world loved flocked to Las Vegas for its beautiful weather, its one of a kind shows and the chance to hit a bucket of balls and close some business deals on the golf course.

As the price of land has continued to spiral upward, more and more of these famous golf courses have been swallowed up to make room for more casinos and mega-resorts. While this has not spelled the end of golf in Las Vegas, many of the golf courses have moved further a field, off the strip and into the surrounding Las Vegas region. These days avid golfers on holiday to Las Vegas can enjoy a round of golf at some of these championship courses.

Arroyo Golf Club at Red Rock
Golfers love the Arroyo Golf Club for its many amenities, including some generally enjoyed only by members of the finest country clubs. For an average fee of $175 to $275 day golfers can enjoy the finest country club perks without the hassle or expense of a country club membership.

Bali Hai - The Clubhouse Bali Hai Golf Club
Those with the funds to spend can enjoy the utmost in luxury golfing at in the heart of the Las Vegas strip. While greens fees generally run in excess of $275, many avid golfers consider this great golf course well worth the price. This par-72 championship golf course was designed by no less than Brian Curly and Less Schmidt, and its location right on the strip makes it a favorite for the well heeled golf fanatic.

Cascata
Cascata is another upscale course where golfers can enjoy a great day on the links. The highlight of this great course is the 418 foot tall waterfall which flows from the mountainside. It is in fact this waterfall that gives the course its name - Cascata is the Italian word for waterfall. The waterfall cascades over boulders and empties into a tranquil river that winds through the course and the clubhouse, making this beautiful golf course relaxing as well as challenging. Golfers can expect to pay for the privilege of playing here, with greens fees exceeding $275.

Desert Pines Golf Club
Those with less cash to spend may want to head over to the Desert Pines Golf Club, where course fees are a more reasonable $100 to $175. This great course was designed by Perry Dye, and it provides adequate challenges for the average golfer.

Las Vegas National Golf Club
Prices are similarly reasonable at the Las Vegas National Golf Club, a tree filled green space perfect for enjoying a challenging round of golf. The course provides plenty of challenges for golfers of all abilities at a price that leaves plenty of money left over for a night at the casino.

Rio Secco Golf Club
For a bit more money, golfers can enjoy a challenging round of golf at the Rio Secco Golf Club. With fees ranging from $175 to $275, golfers of all abilities can enjoy a championship course designed by legendary course designer Rees Jones.

Royal Links Golf Club
The Royal Links Golf Club lies in the same price range as the Rio Secco, and provides a similar challenge to golfers of all abilities. This great course was designed by Pete Dye, and its unique design is intended to challenge all levels of golfers with its 135 slope rating.

Siena Golf Club
The Siena Golf Club provides an affordable alternative so many higher priced courses, with greens fees ranging from $175 to $275. After less than a decade in service the Siena has already become a favorite with golfers from around the world.

SienaSiena Golf Club
Siena Golf Course is an affordable and fun Las Vegas mainstay after less than 10 years in service. A flurry of bunkers make Siena a challenging, yet entertaining day for golfers looking for the best Las Vegas has to offer.

The Revere at Anthem - Concord
Looking for the perfect golf course for your next Las Vegas golf outing? Look no farther than the Concord course at The Revere Golf Club. The more than 7,000 yard golf course features Bermuda fairways and spacious greens and will challenge golfers of all skill levels.

The Revere at Anthem - Lexington
The Lexington golf course at The Revere Golf Club is a 'must play' during your next Las Vegas golf trip. The 7,143-yard Lexington will push you to the max, both physically and mentally, with challenging risk/reward opportunities.

TPC Las Vegas
There's a reason TPC Las Vegas has been called "desert elegance." Designed by Bobby Weed and Raymond Floyd, this 7,063-yard course capitalizes on the beauty of the surrounding mountains and canyons and the glamour of the Las Vegas skyline to make a truly stunning golf course. It's an excellent choice for any Las Vegas golf trip.

Tuscany Golf Club
When planning your next Las Vegas golf trip, make sure to include a round at Tuscany Golf Club. One of the newer Las Vegas golf courses, this Ted Robinson design is a challenging round of golf that will test scratch golfers while remaining accessible to high handicappers.

$100 - $175

* Desert Pines Golf Club
* Las Vegas National Golf Club
* Revere Concord
* Revere Lexington
* Silverstone
* Tuscany Golf Club

$175 - $275

* Anthem Country Club
* Arroyo at Red Rock
* Las Vegas Paiute - Snow
* Las Vegas Paiute - Sun
* Las Vegas Paiute - Wolf
* Rio Secco Golf Club
* Royal Links Golf Club
* Siena Golf Club

$275+

* Bali Hai Golf Club
* Cascata
* Lake Las Vegas - The Falls
* Lake Las Vegas - Reflection Bay
* TPC Las Vegas

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Your Guide to the Best Golf in Las Vegas