Many people love to go to Las Vegas for the glitz, glamour and the gambling. There are others, however, that like to go the Nevada mecca for the natural beauty of the area and because they love to play golf at the many challenging and beautiful courses.
Desert Rose Golf Course
The Desert Rose Golf Course is a 6,511-yard, par 71 course that is a challenge for golfers because it demands accurate driving and fairway play. This public courses features many hazards and bunkers, but if you can keep it in play on the fairways, you have a chance to score well.
Desert Rose Golf Course
5483 Clubhouse Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89122
Tel: (702) 431-4653
Southern Highlands Golf Course
Southern Highlands is one of the most demanding golf courses in the Las Vegas Area. This 7,510-yard course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and requires long and consistent driving. High-handicap golfers tend to struggle here, but if you can get decent distance you have a shot at having a good round.
Southern Highlands Golf Course
1 Robert Trent Jones Ln.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89141
Tel: (702) 263-1000
Legacy Golf Course
Legacy Golf Course requires long drives and accurate fairway play if a golfer is going to enjoy his round. Architect Arthur Hills built a demanding but fair 7,233-yard, par 72 golf course. Legacy has par and birdie opportunities if you can stay within the fairways and reach the greens in regulation.
Legacy Golf Course
130 Par Excellence Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89014
Tel: (702) 897-2187
About The Author
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer who has been covering sports for 28 years. He is the author of "The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (Triumph Books, Chicago) and two other books on the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
