A relaxing Las Vegas vacation is surely not complete without hitting the links! There are over 30 golf courses and resorts in the Las Vegas area, and this guide is here to help you choose which one may be right for you.
Whether you are vacationing in or are a resident of the Las Vegas area, there are plenty of quality golf clubs and golf resorts for you to choose from. With courses designed by legendary golfers and architects, combined with breathtaking scenery, there is no doubt that the Las Vegas golfing experience is one of the best you will find anywhere. Here are some of the top golf courses and resorts that you will find in the area.
Las Vegas Golf Clubs
Aliante Golf Club
3100 West Elkhorn North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084
This 18 hole championship golf course provides tees ranging from 5.340 yards to 7,000 yards, each hole equally providing a challenge to the expert while creating an enjoyable experience even for the novice. A daily fee, public golf course, Aliente was designed by award winning golf course designers Gary Panks Associates.
Angel Park Golf Club
100 S. Rampart Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
Angel Park sports two separate courses designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. The Mountan Course at Angel Park provides a good blend of challenging holes with those that allow you to relax and take in the breathtaking views. The Palm Course provides a more challenging golfing experience, where precision putting is a must!
Badlands Golf Club
9119 Alta Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
Designed by Johnny Miller and Chi-Chi Rodriguez, Badlands is considered to be one of the top golfing experiences in all of Nevada. Every hole in the three nine hole sets (Diablo, Desperado, and Outlaw) can be considered a "signature" hole. They combine to create three different golfing experiences (the Desperado/Diablo, Diablo/Outlaw, and Outlaw/Desperado courses).
Bali Hai Golf Club
Las Vegas Boulevard and Russell Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Bali Hai is the only championship golf course located right on the Las Vegas Strip. Leaning away from the typical par 72 setup, Bali Hai features five (5) Par 5 holes, five (5) Par 3 holes, and eight (8) par 4 holes. Recognized by leading golf publications as one of the best golf courses in the nation.
Bear's Best Golf Club
11111 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
"Bear's Best" is just what it is! This course consists of legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus's favorite 18 holes out of the over 200 he has personally designed. Bear's Best is a daily fee golf course, and is just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip.
Desert Pines Golf Club
3415 E. Bonanza Road Las Vegas, Nevada 98101
Desert Pines has been described as "the Pinehurst of Las Vegas," and is just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. This Perry Dye-designed course features thousands of pine trees lining the fairways, which gives it a "Carolina" look and feel.
Las Vegas National
1911 E. Desert Inn Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Two miles from the Las Vegas Strip, and the former home of the PGA Tour's "Las Vegas Invitational," Las Vegas National is a classically designed golf course that provides a challenge for all. Palm, pine, and olive trees line the fairways of this course that boasts "the toughest Par 3s in all of the valley."
Painted Desert
5555 Painter Mirage Way Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
The original, true desert golf experience in Las Vegas, Painted Desert's use of the area's natural vegetation creates both a challenging and beautiful golfing experience. The tees are separated from the fairways by cactus and mesquite, with several lakes guarding the landing areas and the greens. A sunset experience at Painted Desert is one you won't soon forget.
Paiute Golf Club
10325 Nu-Wav Kav Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89124
Paiute has three courses, all designed by legendary course designer Pete Dye; Snow Mountain, Sun Mountain, and Wolf. The newest course, Wolf, is noted for its frequent elevation changes, with several mounds and slopes throughout the course. Sun Mountain is known for the challenge it provides veterans and newcomers alike, with its array of pot bunkers, native landscapes, and water hazards. Snow Mountain is considered to be a world class course, and is ranked as the #1 course in all of Las Vegas by Golf Digest magazine.
Red Rock Golf Club - Arroyo Course
2250 C Red Springs Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
Arroyo is the latest Arnold Palmer-designed course to open in the Las Vegas area, and is the only Red Rock course open to the public. The course is seemlessly integrated within the landscape of Las Vegas's renowned Red Rock Canyon. A perfect blend of visually stunning scenery and a challenging golf course.
Rhodes Ranch Golf Club
20 Rhodes Ranch Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
A Ted Robinson design, this course's heavy vegitation (featuring over 3,000 palm trees) gives it a tropical feel. Rhodes Ranch was designed to give golfers of all skill levels an exciting and memorable golfing experience.
Royal Links Golf Club
5995 E. Vegas Valley Las Vegas, Nevada 89122
Royal Links was designed to give the golfer a full, Links-style, Scottish golfing experience. Holes throughout the course were "inspired" by famous holes at courses in the British Open rotation, such as St. Andrews and Troon. Further hammering home the British Open theme, many holes feature monuments indicating great moments in British Open history. And keeping with the Scottish design and feel, the clubhouse is designed in an impressive castle style. Forecaddies are required to accompany your party.