Feb 12 2009
Play These Courses During Your Las Vegas Golf Vacation
Close your eyes and imagine Las Vegas. You probably see the famous Strip or a blackjack table. True, Las Vegas is best known for its gambling and casino scene. But did you stop to imagine some great golf as well? Las Vegas has excellent golf courses to satisfy the beginner or advanced player alike.
Las Vegas deserves to be known for golf, not just casinos and gambling. Taking a golf vacation to Las Vegas is something any golfer should consider. Let's take a look at some of the amazing golf courses you can find both in and near Las Vegas.
The Falls Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas: Designed by Tom Weiskopf, this course is absolutely gorgeous. The layout combines lush scenery with waterfalls and various elevations. Holes 12-14 include a view of the valley floor and 100 feet of elevation changes. Totally amazing!
Snow Mountain at Paiute Resort: Pete Dye designed this relaxing course. The secluded resort is perfect for golfers who like a more private experience. It has wide fairways and enormous greens, but several pot bunkers to add an extra challenge. The course includes a 525-foot par 5 hole with a beautiful green guarded by water. Have fun!
Lake Las Vegas's Reflection Bay: Designer legend Jack Nicklaus designed this course. The southern style scenery is like stepping into a little piece of Florida. But look out for the lake holes. Besides the water, there are many sand traps to challenge your skills. This is a must-see for any golf vacationer.
The Royal Links Golf Club: Pretend you're at the British Open at this unique course. The castle-shaped clubhouse adds to the illusion. But be on your toes for the many deep bunkers around the course, including the old Hell Bunker from Saint Andrews. Be careful of old Hell Bunker if you're hoping to beat your last score!
The Canyons' TPC: This course is like stepping back into the Nevada desert. Designed by Ray Floyd and Bobby Reed, the course fits right in to its natural surroundings. Ray and Bobby pulled in many beautiful elements of the local environment to make this course special. But looks can be deceiving - look out for the 30-foot deep Death Valley arroyo.
I have highlighted only five of these gorgeous and challenging courses. There are many more in the area that will give any golfer enough choices to create an unforgettable experience. So, next time you are planning a golf vacation getaway, think of Las Vegas!
