Golf

Wynn Golf Course


The hottest new hotel and on of the best golf courses in Las Vegas was opened on April 28, 2005. The Wynn Golf Course is a world-class, 18 hole golf course set on the lovely grounds of the Wynn Hotel. Among the tallest Las Vegas Hotels on the Strip, and the world's most costly to construct hotel and casinos, the Wynn Las Vegas is out to impress at all costs, and the Wynn Golf Course rises to the occasion. There is over 40 feet of elevation change on what is without a doubt one of the best golf courses in Las Vegas. Like Steve Wynn's other impressive hotels such as the Mirage or the Bellagio, the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas is sumptuous inside and out. The Wynn Las Vegas golf course area is the place everyone wants to go. Golf lovers will revel in the sumptuous comfort of the hotel and spend their afternoons enjoying a well-kept, excellent golf course. Although tons of earth was landscaped to create hills and fairways that make a golf course fun and challenging as well as scenic, part of what is now Wynn Golf Course used to be the Desert Inn Hotel and Golf Course. The Wynn Las Vegas Golf Course is only open for use to hotel guests. Golfers will be required to wear a shirt with a collar, soft spikes and golf-appropriate pants. Jeans are not acceptable attire. The Wynn Golf Course does allow shorts but they must be no longer than mid-high. When you golf Wynn, you'll have access to: * 18-Hole world class golf course * Par 70 Totaling 7,042 Yards * 5 Par 3s, 10 Par 4s & 3 Par 5s * 11 of 18 holes encounter water * Pennlinks Bentgrass Greens built to USGA specifications * Tifway II Hybrid Bermuda Fairways and Tees

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Tuscany Golf Club


This Ted Robinson designed par-72 course opened in 2003 and is recognized annually for service, course conditions and overall playability. Just a quick 25-30 minute drive from the Las Vegas strip, Tuscany Golf Club will fit the bill for a casual round of golf in a setting that is pristine. The course is nestled into the foothills of the mountains on the eastern edge of the valley and provides guests with outstanding views of the Southern Nevada mountains and the Las Vegas strip. The course is playable for all levels, however better players will notice strategically placed bunkering that comes into play from the back tees on most holes. Also, there are water features on holes #9 and #18 that will highlight your round and create enough challenge for even the best players to conquer. Groups of all sizes can be accommodated for outings, whether it?s for golf, for business or for that special occasion. Tuscany also features a complete practice facility for those looking to fine tune your game or just loosen up before beginning your round. PGA instructors are available for lessons at reasonable rates. Finish off a great day of golf with a bite to eat and a cold beverage in the Tuscany Caf

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Bali Hai Golf Course


The only championship course located directly on the famed Las Vegas Strip, Bali Hai is a pleasantly unexpected, golfers tropical paradise. Playing to 7,002 yards this Schmidt/Curley design is highlighted by 7 acres of water features, a spectacular island green, more than 4,000 trees including 2,500 stands of towering palms and 100,000 tropical plants and flowers. Transition zones are accented with Augusta white sand and set off by black volcanic rock outcroppings. Amazing views of the Strip can be found from fairways and tee boxes throughout the course. The course has earned many awards and accolades including one of ?America?s Top 40 Resort Courses? by GolfWeek, ?Best High-end Resort course in Las Vegas? by VegasGolfer, ?Best Places to Play? Golf Digest and many more. Consistent with many of the world?s finer golf clubs, caddies are available to make your round even more enjoyable. GolfWorld Top 50 Public Course Although optional, by using the services of one of the professional caddies a foursome can complete play in less than four hours, even though this is a championship golf course that will test your every skill. The Bali Hai Golf Shop has been recognized as one of the ?Top 100 Golf Shops in American? for six straight years and offers the latest in Callaway club and FootJoy shoe rentals. It provides for a boutique shopping experience, with high-end, name brand golf apparel for both men and women and an outstanding selection of last minute golf needs and equipment. Additionally the shop houses original works of art and numerous tropical plants.

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Arroyo Golf Club at Red Rock


Known as of Las Vegas' premier private golf communities, Red Rock Country Club is open for public play with its dazzling Arroyo Golf Club at Red Rock course, which has locals, as well as those visiting Las Vegas, enjoy some of the best golf Sin City has to offer. Red Rock Country Club, a 738-acre private community debuted its Arnold Palmer-designed Arroyo Course in the fall of 2003, and it has been drawing raves ever since. Red Rock has sparkled not just for its well-manicured fairways and greens and stellar service, but also because it gives daily-fee golfers a chance to live in style and experience a day in a private club atmosphere. Add to that a spectacular design by the great Palmer, and you can see why so many make the Arroyo Course a stop at this amazing golf destination. At 6,857 yards, Arroyo is a course where shot making is key. Bunkers are large and dramatically sculpted. Yet several greens, like the 4th are heavily guarded on all sides. Modest in quantity, there are 68 total. Also, large landing zones and bailout areas mean you have to find most hazards almost on purpose.

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SilverStone Golf Club-Desert Valley


Silverstone Golf Club boasts 27 championship holes with lush greens, rolling mounds and spectacular views of Sheep Mountain. With four sets of tees, Silverstone offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging and memorable experience. Located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, the Desert/Valley combination at Silverstone Golf Club is not overly long by today's standards and certainly not in the desert where the combination of warmer temperatures and little bit of elevation make the ball fly farther than at sea level. The Silverstone maintenance staff maintains bentgrass greens and ryegrass fairways throughout the year, so there is never an overseeding period. In the winter, spring and fall, you're unlikely to find a better conditioned course. If you come off your 18th hole needing to settle a golf bet, head over to the club's unique 28th hole - AKA "The Decider" - conveniently located near the clubhouse. Silverstone Golf Club features a state-of-the-art practice with driving range, putting green and short-game areas. All golf carts at Silverstone are equipped with GPS systems.

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