There are 11 golf courses in Henderson, Nevada and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 45 golf courses within 20 miles of Henderson, including 23 public, 9 municipal and 13 private courses. The oldest course in the Henderson area is the Las Vegas Golf Club which was designed by William P. Bell, ASGCA and opened in 1949. The longest course is Shadow Creek Golf Club, which is 7,560 yards. The Las Vegas Country Club is rated the best course near Henderson.