About The Falls Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort

The Falls Golf Course at Lake Las Vegas Resort was designed by Tom Weiskopf. The elevation changes dramatically throughout the course, which is one of its most noted aspects.. Located near the Las Vegas strip, the course is a popular destination for pro and amateur golfers alike.

The Lake Las Vegas area is a residential and resort destination. It is privately owned and includes a 320-acre lake. The area is located less than 25 minutes from the Vegas strip. It includes resorts, shopping, championship golf courses (including The Falls), spas, marinas, watercraft rentals, yacht cruises and a casino.

Golfers deal with only subtle elevation changes on the desert floor's front nine. However, as they play the mountainous back nine, the elevation changes become extreme.

In addition to golfing, the Lake Las Vegas Resort offers many amenities to guests. Elegant restaurants, boutiques, spas and shops are available to all golfers. The area also plays host to many events throughout the year for golfers to enjoy after their round. Events include the "Stars on the Lake" concert series, "Movies al Fresco" on the water and many other music and food festivals.

Included within the area is The Golf Institute at Lake Las Vegas Resort. The Golf Institute offers many instruction programs by Gary Knapp, a renowned PGA teaching professional. The programs include small group lessons, private lessons and video-analysis options. In addition to instruction, each participant gets his own personalized club.

The Falls Golf Club is also a popular place for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. The rolling greens and waterfalls inspire many brides to host their special day at the location. The course gives off an "old world Italy" vibe, which appeals to many modern brides. In addition, the clubhouse offers comfortable dining, a reflective pond and a stone fireplace.

Thanks to the panoramic views of Lake Las Vegas, golfers quickly fall in love with the geography of The Falls Golf Club. In addition, the course is surrounded by mountain views and the lights of the Las Vegas strip. The 7,250-yard, par-72 course is simply breathtaking. It is quite challenging to all golfers due to its natural hazards. Exquisite greens, rugged mountains, desert terrain and waterscapes makeThe Falls a course to visit. Guests can choose to say in a wide variety of luxury hotels on the lake, including a Lowe's hotel, The Ritz-Carlton and the MonteLago Village Resort.

The Falls holds the honor of being named among the "Top 40 of America's Best New Courses" by Golfweek, one of the "Top 10 New Golf Courses" by Elite Traveller and one of the "Best New Upscale Public Courses in America" by Golf Digest.

• http://www.lakelasvegas.com/las-vegas-golf-courses.asp —Guests can enjoy views of the Las Vegas strip from the greens of The Falls.