Las Vegas Course Recommendations June 12-14

[nader01]

I'm planning a round of golf for a bachelor party the 2nd weekend in June, and yes I know it's going to be 110+ degrees, but was just wondering if anyone knew of good deals in or around Vegas to keep the green fees less than $70 so all can play as a lot of us are still students wiht no income.

[jonjones]

Legacy - thelegacygc.com

Desert Willow - desertwillowlasvegas.com (executive course par 60, nice short game course)

Siena - sienagolfclub.com

Rhodes Ranch - rhodesranchgolf.com

Tuscany - tuscanygolfclub.com (far from the strip, and a little more, but a nice course)

 

Of course rates are cheaper for residents so if you know anybody in Vegas it can save you some $$$. For example, Legacy from June to October is $75 (weekend rate), but, if you know someone (like me, unemployed, looking for any excuse to play) with a membership, you can get on for $39.

 

Alot of the courses are willing and eager to get your business, though, so if you tell them you have a large group, 8-12 people, they might give you the resident rate. Definitely worth a shot.

[jonjones]

oh, nice first post by the way. better than "what clubs would i like better"?

[nader01]

jonjones,

thanks for the quick response and recommendations. Tuscany is a front runner as it stands, i also saw that Desert Pines has a 30% off special if you book 45+ days in advance. Any reviews of Desert Pines?

 

Please any and all recommendations are welcome.

[jonjones]

Desert Pines was actually a decent course. It is a par 71 but it plays to 6800 from the tips. It is very narrow. Some of the fairways are only 20yards +/- wide but they tend to funnel to the center more times than not.

 

I am from New Mexico, so, it was a slight touch of 'home' in terms of landscape.

[Johnny T]

Just got back from a LV bachelor party a couple of weeks ago and played Desert Pines twice. Pricey, but nice course. Staff was very friendly. Like jonjones said, it is tight! On a couple of holes, it's easy to duck hook into traffic. :secret: The driving range is kind of cool, but I didn't like how you couldn't hit off grass. I would definitely go back.

[Reasoning]

If you are a good player I recommend Badlands in Summerlin... Rhodes Ranch is a very nice course and doesn't play that hard... Stay away from Angel Park unless you are gonna play the Cloud Nine... Las Vegas

National is where Tiger had his first tour win if that matters... Ask the wife if you can have a early christmas present and play Bali Hai, Royal Links, or Reflection Bay... If you want to drive and play one of the best courses in the country head to Mesquite and play Wolf Creek... Play well.

[nader01]

Thanks everybody for your input, I'm down to choosing between LV National, Desert Pines, Badlands, and Tuscany.

 

I still have a little bit of time to decide so if you know of any hidden gems or great deals please inform.

 

Thanks again to all who have responded.

[littda01]

I am a beginner and found Desert Pines to be pretty easy (shot my best round on it). Agree that it is tight, but there are no out of bounds and the whole course is really flat. Really nice place, beautiful mist-chilled autoload driving range. One thing I do remember is that (as of Sep 08) several of the tee yardages were WAY off, which at one point resulted in my wife buzzing a guy up ahead with her tee shot because the tee was 50 yards further forward than it said :-)

 

If you have more cash, Rio Secco (Butch Harmons course) is beautiful but very difficult. Also a good 25 miles outside LV.

 

Also played Vegas National, decent course good budget option, but not in the class of the others when it comes to grooming and variety IMO.

[golfingonly4fun]

I've had fun rounds at both Boulder City muni's. Boulder Creek has a fairly challenging routing, 3 9's, and is a bit spendy, while the old course is a classic tight layout. I'd be curious how the locals compare that one to Vegas National.

If you have a car that's fun to drive, an hour to Pahrump offers Mountain Falls, best quality to value anywhere, in my book. $65 full rip right now, easy to score web discounts, and a great course.

[roberttownsend]

Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas is the only course that I have played in the area but it is outstanding. A bit out of the city proper.

[nader01]

Thanks for the recommendations everyone.

 

We want to keep it close to the strip and relatively cheap at the same time. After reading all of the reviews and recommendations that everyone posted and looking at many websites trying to find the best deals I found these 4 courses to be between $50-75 in June: LV National, Desert Pines, Bear's Best, or Badlands. We have a few single digit, a couple mid 80s, and a couple 100+ players. Please advise as to which course would be in the best shape? Best layout? Funnest course? And a course for all to enjoy?

 

Thanks for the input.

[benster]

I know you want to stay close to the strip but here is another vote for Wolf Creek. So worth the drive! We're still talking about that round a year later! (well every once in awhile)

[Jaylasvegas]

Thanks for the recommendations everyone.

 

We want to keep it close to the strip and relatively cheap at the same time. After reading all of the reviews and recommendations that everyone posted and looking at many websites trying to find the best deals I found these 4 courses to be between $50-75 in June: LV National, Desert Pines, Bear's Best, or Badlands. We have a few single digit, a couple mid 80s, and a couple 100+ players. Please advise as to which course would be in the best shape? Best layout? Funnest course? And a course for all to enjoy?

 

Thanks for the input.

Bears wont fit that price range and its about 20-25 min from the strip

and to be honest its in a different league than those other courses that have been mentioned

[Jaylasvegas]

Thanks for the recommendations everyone.

 

We want to keep it close to the strip and relatively cheap at the same time. After reading all of the reviews and recommendations that everyone posted and looking at many websites trying to find the best deals I found these 4 courses to be between $50-75 in June: LV National, Desert Pines, Bear's Best, or Badlands. We have a few single digit, a couple mid 80s, and a couple 100+ players. Please advise as to which course would be in the best shape? Best layout? Funnest course? And a course for all to enjoy?

 

Thanks for the input.

For the proximity to the strip and price range you are looking at I would go with Black Mountain or LV National

[theshow]

I think you will enjoy Bear's Best. Badlands is another, also check into Revere, Royal Links lot of fun!!! Red Rock, Dragon Ridge is great! The golf courses in Vegas aren't really near the strip, all are a bit of a drive/cab ride. PS you'll be in Vegas, I recommend later tee times. Enjoy!

[nader01]

I should have prefaced it by saying that we are planning on playing in the afternoon, yeah it will be hot but we are from so cal kind of used to it because we make multiple visits to Palm Springs/Desert area every summer to take advantage of their low rates.

 

Prices I found Bears Best $55 after 2 (trying to see if they will let us out closer to 1)

Badlands I was told by the shop it should be around $75 around noon

Desert Pines has a few tee times on their website for $59 after 12

Las Vegas National I was told by the shop should be around $50 in the afternoon

[Jaylasvegas]

I should have prefaced it by saying that we are planning on playing in the afternoon, yeah it will be hot but we are from so cal kind of used to it because we make multiple visits to Palm Springs/Desert area every summer to take advantage of their low rates.

 

Prices I found Bears Best $55 after 2 (trying to see if they will let us out closer to 1)

Badlands I was told by the shop it should be around $75 around noon

Desert Pines has a few tee times on their website for $59 after 12

Las Vegas National I was told by the shop should be around $50 in the afternoon

I need to check out our pricing I wasnt aware of a 55 rate, but if so it would be at the end of the day in the summer

 

badlands completely sucks, one of the worst designed courses ever IMO

[Reasoning]

I should have prefaced it by saying that we are planning on playing in the afternoon, yeah it will be hot but we are from so cal kind of used to it because we make multiple visits to Palm Springs/Desert area every summer to take advantage of their low rates.

 

Prices I found Bears Best $55 after 2 (trying to see if they will let us out closer to 1)

Badlands I was told by the shop it should be around $75 around noon

Desert Pines has a few tee times on their website for $59 after 12

Las Vegas National I was told by the shop should be around $50 in the afternoon

I need to check out our pricing I wasnt aware of a 55 rate, but if so it would be at the end of the day in the summer

 

badlands completely sucks, one of the worst designed courses ever IMO

 

 

I wouldn't agree with the statement Badlands sucks, it's a Troon design... But I do hear that a lot of my playing partners that had a nightmare round, me included (but I didn't mean it)... It can play very hard if your game is not up to speed with the layout.... Off the tee you must be straight, period... If you are hitting it crooked be prepared to billygoat it all day long... What they do need is a skycaddie or gps system in the cart... Distance control is a must.

 

Now Revere, Red Rock, and Rhodes Ranch have some beautiful golf holes... But I still stand by Wolf Creek as the must play... It is a golf course that you remember every shot and every hole on it, good or bad... Splurge and play it, you can thank me later.

[Jaylasvegas]

I should have prefaced it by saying that we are planning on playing in the afternoon, yeah it will be hot but we are from so cal kind of used to it because we make multiple visits to Palm Springs/Desert area every summer to take advantage of their low rates.

 

Prices I found Bears Best $55 after 2 (trying to see if they will let us out closer to 1)

Badlands I was told by the shop it should be around $75 around noon

Desert Pines has a few tee times on their website for $59 after 12

Las Vegas National I was told by the shop should be around $50 in the afternoon

I need to check out our pricing I wasnt aware of a 55 rate, but if so it would be at the end of the day in the summer

 

badlands completely sucks, one of the worst designed courses ever IMO

 

 

I wouldn't agree with the statement Badlands sucks, it's a Troon design... But I do hear that a lot of my playing partners that had a nightmare round, me included (but I didn't mean it)... It can play very hard if your game is not up to speed with the layout.... Off the tee you must be straight, period... If you are hitting it crooked be prepared to billygoat it all day long... What they do need is a skycaddie or gps system in the cart... Distance control is a must.

 

Now Revere, Red Rock, and Rhodes Ranch have some beautiful golf holes... But I still stand by Wolf Creek as the must play... It is a golf course that you remember every shot and every hole on it, good or bad... Splurge and play it, you can thank me later.

Its not a Troon design its a Johnny Miller design that was operated by American golf until they sold it to Troon,

[klima]

Badlands. Not that long from the tips but a very challenging course. Target golf at its best.

[Reasoning]

I should have prefaced it by saying that we are planning on playing in the afternoon, yeah it will be hot but we are from so cal kind of used to it because we make multiple visits to Palm Springs/Desert area every summer to take advantage of their low rates.

 

Prices I found Bears Best $55 after 2 (trying to see if they will let us out closer to 1)

Badlands I was told by the shop it should be around $75 around noon

Desert Pines has a few tee times on their website for $59 after 12

Las Vegas National I was told by the shop should be around $50 in the afternoon

I need to check out our pricing I wasnt aware of a 55 rate, but if so it would be at the end of the day in the summer

 

badlands completely sucks, one of the worst designed courses ever IMO

 

 

I wouldn't agree with the statement Badlands sucks, it's a Troon design... But I do hear that a lot of my playing partners that had a nightmare round, me included (but I didn't mean it)... It can play very hard if your game is not up to speed with the layout.... Off the tee you must be straight, period... If you are hitting it crooked be prepared to billygoat it all day long... What they do need is a skycaddie or gps system in the cart... Distance control is a must.

 

Now Revere, Red Rock, and Rhodes Ranch have some beautiful golf holes... But I still stand by Wolf Creek as the must play... It is a golf course that you remember every shot and every hole on it, good or bad... Splurge and play it, you can thank me later.

Its not a Troon design its a Johnny Miller design that was operated by American golf until they sold it to Troon,

 

 

Good history lesson... Regardless it's a great course that will give instant feedback to where your game is at...

[Golfinnova]

Here's the best of Vegas golf, there will be deals in June, maybe not Cascata:

 

http://forelinksters.com/course/location/2.../city/Las+Vegas

 

 

The trouble with that site is that it's not current (The Falls has been closed) and also it only lists about 10 courses in Vegas. It doesn't mention Angel Park-Palm, Primm Valley, Legacy, The Chase at Coyote Springs, Anthem Lexington, all of which are fine courses.

 

The rates definately will be favorable for any course here in Vegas as they are all hurting right now.

[Supersteel]

Do not under any circumstances play Vegas National. I played it last summer and it's an absolute dump. I can't recommend the Paiute courses enough, though. They were in phenomenal condition.

[nader01]

Thanks to everybody for their opinions and helping me make this decision. The group and I decided on Bears Best in the afternoon for $55. I read a lot of good reviews and got some really good feedback on the course. Any tips or local knowledge will help.

[APyo]

Bears Best is one of the most overrated "top" courses in vegas imo. Condition is top notch but course was fairly uninteresting for all the hype it gets. for 60$ you can play Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas which i thought was better by far. just mention that youre a local anywhere you play.

[SemperFi91]

I had a great time at Bear's Best (mostly due to Jason's generosity). Here's a link with some pictures of that course and also of Wolf Creek from my trip last year. I would recommend that course to anyone.

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?sh...;hl=jaylasvegas

[I_HATE_SNOW]

[quote name='golfingonly4fun' post='1607481' date='Apr 5 2009, 09:20 PM']I've had fun rounds at both Boulder City muni's. Boulder Creek has a fairly challenging routing, 3 9's, and is a bit spendy, while the old course is a classic tight layout. I'd be curious how the locals compare that one to Vegas National.
If you have a car that's fun to drive, an hour to Pahrump offers Mountain Falls, best quality to value anywhere, in my book. $65 full rip right now, easy to score web discounts, and a great course.[/quote]

We just played Mountain Falls, thanks for the recommendation as we had a great time! Not a bad drive and a fun course, better than the courses that overseed right now. Food was good also.

[landshark]

just got back from vegas a week ago and played bear's best. outstanding course. jason is a great guy. i never get to play courses like this here in st louis. i've also played at the revere courses and they are very nice too.

[cz13X4]

you can get on most anywhere for a decent price. I live in vegas and summer usually is pretty good with prices. Primm out on the cali nev border is a great place. legacy is ok, siena is alright. red rock is pretty cool. revere courses are really up and down and up and down. angel park isn't the best expierience. there are a lot of places. rio secco is good. you have tons of choices. I suggest primm, or red rock arroyo. But keep in mind, it might cost a lot, but it doesn't mean the grass is well or they keep it in good shape etc. Its vegas golf, and you can pay a bundle for some shabby place. Don't go to desert willow... it is cheap but it isn't good.