My two friends were giggling like a couple of frat boys who got caught with their pants down. “You're going to go to Las Vegas and do WHAT..?” Hey, let ‘ em laugh. But they heard me right. I was headed to Las Vegas for some serious GOLF.
Las Vegas golf vacations are where it's at, baby.
I knew what they were thinking. Las Vegas -- known throughout the world for the unprecedented neon, nightlife, glitz, glamour and above casinos. But what they don't know, nor could ever hope to appreciate, is that without nearly as much fanfare and spectacle as one of the strip's many hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, has subtly emerged among the United States' fastest growing golf destinations.
And Las Vegas golf vacations combine the best of both worlds.
There are some great golf courses and some even greater Las Vegas golf vacations. Las Vegas boasts over 30 relaxing, yet challenging golf courses. So anyone with a hankering to hit the links has a wide range of courses to choose from. Here are five of my personal favorites:
The Wynn Golf Course , (Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-777-1571) The Wynn Golf Course is a world-class, 10 hole golf course set on the lovely grounds of the Wynn Hotel. There is over 40 feet of elevation change on what is without a doubt one of the best golf courses in Las Vegas .
The Bali Hai Golf Club , ( Las Vegas , Nevada , 702-450-8000) is the only championship course located right on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Think about it: golf during the day and the thrill and excitement of Vegas casinos at night. The lush surroundings of the Bali Hali include seven-acres of opulent water features, a total of 4,000 trees with 2,500 stands of towering palms and 100,000 tropical plants. If you're planning Las Vegas golf vacations, plan on playing at the Bali Hali Golf Club.
The Royal Links Golf Club , (Vegas, Nevada , 702-450-8061) was built for those who believe golf is more than just a game. If your Las Vegas golf vacations include a course that was built for those whose passion is golf, then the Royal Links Golf Club. At Royal Links immerse yourself in the rich tradition and lore of golf, while testing your skills on 18 of the best holes from 11 different British Open rotation courses.
The Desert Pines Golf Club ( Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-450-8061) What do you say to Las Vegas golf vacations amid a setting of thousands of mature pines and tree lined fairways? The Desert Pines Golf Club has what you're yearning for. With water coming into play on 9 of the 18 holes. White sand bunkers protect large, undulating greens patterned after those at Augusta National. Fairways of Bermuda grass and greens of Tiff-Eagle provide excellent year-round conditions.
The Stallion Mountain Country Club, ( Las Vegas , Nevada , 702-450-8061) the Stallion Mountain course requires long accurate drives, precise iron shots and a deft putting touch when play is from the Championship tees. Throughout the course, strategically placed bunkers protect tiered fairways and greens. Think the Stallion Mountain Country Club when you think Las Vegas golf vacations with a difference.
The best of the rest:
Aliante Golf Club , Las Vegas , 1-800-591-6423
Badlands , Las Vegas , 1-800-591-6423
Palm Valley Golf Club , Las Vegas , 1-800-591-6423
Revere @ Anthem - Concord , Las Vegas , 1-800-591-6423
Revere @ Anthem - Lexington Las Vegas , 1-800-591-6423
Royal Links , Las Vegas , 1-800-591-6423
Los Prados Country Club, Las Vegas , 702- 645-5696
Canyon Gate Country Club, Las Vegas , 702- 363-0303
DragonRidge Country Club, Henderson , NV , 702- 614-444
Eagle Crest Golf Course-Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas 702- 240-1320
Las Vegas Country Club, Las Vegas , 702- 734 1122
Las Vegas Golf Club, Las Vegas , 702- 646-4899
Silverstone Golf Club, Las Vegas , 702- 562-3770
Southern Highlands Golf Club, Las Vegas , 702- 263-1000
Southshore Golf Club, Las Vegas , 702- 558-0022
Walters Golf, Las Vegas , 702- 450-8000
Stand-By golf, Las Vegas , 702-597-2665
The Legacy Golf club , Las Vegas , (702) 897-2108
Grand Slam Golf , Las Vegas , ( 866) 733-4653
Desert Inn Golf Club , Las Vegas , ( 800) 634-6906
Desert Rose Golf Course , Las Vegas , ( 702) 431-4653
Las Vegas golf vacations. When will my friends ever learn? With Las Vegas golf vacations, you CAN have your cake and eat it too!
