During the last 20 years, golf has become an increasingly popular recreational activity in Las Vegas and nearby communities. There are now more than 30 courses for golfers to enjoy. Many are public courses that cater to visitors, but private courses have also been built, often as part of upscale real estate developments. Renowned architects such as Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Sr., Jay Morrish, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer have all contributed their imaginative design skills to Las Vegas country club courses.
Las Vegas Country Club
The Las Vegas Country Club has been an important part of the Vegas golf scene for more than 40 years. In 2009, the course underwent a major renovation, making the finishing holes more visually interesting and adding a state-of-the-art irrigation system. Tees, greens, and bunkers have all been updated to enhance the strategic challenge of the course while honoring its classic look. This private par-72 course has four sets of tees with yardage ranging from 5,524 to 7,203 yards. Members can also enjoy six tennis courts and a swimming pool. Food and beverage facilities include men's and women's lounges and a dining room.
Las Vegas Country Club
3000 Joe W. Brown Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-1122
lasvegascc.com
Red Rock Country Club
Red Rock Country Club's private Mountain Course was designed by Arnold Palmer. With a spectacular red mountain backdrop, this course has beautiful water features, palm trees and multilevel greens. With five options of tees, yardage ranges from 5,000-7,000 yards, allowing both long and short hitters to experience the fun and challenge of this layout. The club also has a 9,500 square foot Sports Clubhouse that features tennis, swimming and spa where members can enjoy massage therapy and steam/sauna rooms. Red Rock Country Club has also been a pioneer in golf course water conservation, converting 40 acres of turf to desert-style landscaping, cutting water consumption by 30 percent.
Red Rock Country Club
2250 A Red Springs Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 304-5600
redrockcountryclub.com
Southern Highlands Golf Club
Co-designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr., Southern Highlands has been ranked the 27th Best Residential Course by Golfweek magazine. The stately 42,000-square-foot Tuscan-style clubhouse has been ranked #1 in the United States by the Golf Digest Index. This private club has limited the number of memberships to 360, ensuring that the course will not be overcrowded. The club has a spa where members can experience a variety of soothing therapies, swim in the lap pool, work out in the fitness center or relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi. The course features changes in elevation and the strategic challenge of contending with large bunkers and water features that come into play on a number of holes. After golf, members can enjoy patio dining with a view of the city lights of Vegas in the distance. Southern Highlands has been a host course for the PGA Tour event in Las Vegas.
Southern Highlands Golf Club
One Robert Trent Jones Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 263-1000
southernhighlands.com/golf_club.php
About The Author
Brian Hill's first writing credit was the cover story for a national magazine. He is the author of three popular books, "The Making of a Bestseller," "Inside Secrets to Venture Capital" and "Attracting Capital from Angels." Among his magazine article credits are the March 2005 and June 2008 issues of "The Writer." His interests include golf, football, movies and his two dogs.
