Badlands Golf Course
The Badlands golf course was designed in the Scottsdale style and is a resort club. Johnny Miller designed this course that is actually three nine-hole courses that can be fashioned into 18-hole combinations. The fairways are large and the course fits in very nicely with the surrounding desert terrain. Greens fees includes your cart and range balls. Twilight rates kick in after 1 p.m.
Badlands Golf Course
9119 Alta Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 243-8160
http://badlandsgc.com/index.php
Painted Desert Golf Club
The Painted Desert Golf club is a public course designed by Jay Morrish. Dress code prohibits tank tops or cut-offs. Features include narrow fairways constructed around the natural desert landscape. There are only a few water hazards, but the greens can be tricky due to subtle changes in elevation. Greens fees mandate the use of a cart. Twilight rates start at 1 p.m.
Painted Desert Golf Club
5555 Painted Mirage Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 645-2568
painteddesertgc.com/layout9.asp?id=208&page=4320
Red Rock Country Club
Red Rock is a private club with a course designed by Arnold Palmer. No denim is allowed and Bermuda shorts and collared shirts are encouraged. Those who appreciate small, undulating greens will love this course, while others may find it very challenging. The design is unique in that the course is almost placed within a bowl surrounded by the natural landscape.
Red Rock Country Club
2250 Red Springs Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 360-5959
http://redrockcountryclub.com/
Rhodes Ranch Country Club
Those who enjoy the challenge of water hazards will love the seven water holes on Rhodes Ranch. The course was designed by Ted Robinson and includes elevated tees and rolling fairways. Additional features include wonderful views of both the Las Vegas Strip and Spring Mountains. Greens fees include a mandatory cart. The only dress code requirement is a collared shirt. Twilight rates start after 1:30 p.m.
Rhodes Ranch Country Club
20 Rhodes Ranch Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702)740-4114
http://rhodesranchgolf.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=613&page=33261
Desert Rose Golf Course
The Desert Rose is one of the older Vegas courses, dating back to 1963. With its average length and flat terrain, this is a welcome course for beginner golfers as well as those experienced with sand bunkers. Dress code prohibits cut-offs, but jeans are welcome with a collared shirt.
Desert Rose Golf Course
5483 Clubhouse Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 431-4653
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