How to Play Golf in Las Vegas
By Jon McCammon
Playing golf in Las Vegas can be expensive. At some courses green fees can range from $400 to $500 while others are very reasonable. Your average golfer is looking for a course with some challenge and some payoffs. In Las Vegas you can find a golf course that fits your level of play simply by contacting the concierge desk at your hotel. Let them know your handicap so they can fit a course rating to your index.
Be aware that certain seasonal green fees will be in effect during the spring and fall. If you can withstand the 102- to 109-degree dry heat of the summer you'll be rewarded with some bargain rates,
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Determine the time of year that you would visit Las Vegas. Spring, fall and early winter (December) are the most popular times of the year for golf.
Playing during the summer months demands that you bring water. Plastic bottles are frowned upon so bring your water supply in a canteen and refill it with the ice water provided by the course.
Some golf courses will post signs near the edge of hazard areas with a picture of a rattlesnake in a coiled pose. Do not enter these areas as there may be snakes shading themselves and they do not like to be disturbed. Leave your ball where it lay and play a new one.
The higher-end courses will provide you with a free lunch or snack and drinks (beer, wine, non-alcoholic) during your round. Take full advantage of these offerings since they are built into the price of playing.
Make sure you tip any course attendants who service you during and after your round of golf. A fair amount is $2 to $5, depending upon the type of service rendered.
Tips & Warnings
Bring sun block with an SPF rating of 30 or more for sunny days.
About The Author
Living in Corona California, Jon McCammon has been writing about golf and golf related activities for several months. His articles appear on GolfLink.com where his background gives an insider's view of the casual sport. McCammon is a technical writer for a large U.S. based corporation and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from West Coast University.
Photo Credits
Photo by J. McCammon
