Quick help needed: Las Vegas course recommendations

[grant_the_tank]

Going to Vegas this weekend and would like some input. My dad (~ 15 HC) would like a nice course that isn't too difficult. He says he wants to enjoy his vacation. :-)

 

Would like to stay in the $175 and under range. Some courses I've been looking at:

 

Rhodes Ranch - I hear it's great value, but can get pretty crowded (not interested in 5+ hour round)

Siena - too crowded?

Red Rock Arroyo - too crowded?

Revere (Lexington and Concord)

Tuscany

Boulder Creek

Bear's Best - is this too challenging?

LV National - heard it's just OK

TPC Las Vegas - too tough?

Paiute - would spring more for this if it doesn't play too tough; I hear the Wolf is the best, but toughest. How does it play from the shorter tees?

 

Thanks in advance!

[bobbyp]

Second on the Badlands. Paiute is awesome and unbelievably scenic. All the courses there are playable by every level golfer. You also get added yards because you're at elevation!

[cb_golfer]

Pauite Wolf and Bears Best - If you don't play from the tips is manageable.

 

BTW, I always go to the Hawaiian restaurant at the Hotel California (Old Strip) for some saimin and loco moco.

[APyo]

cant go wrong with Paiute, but for the price you mentioned you could also check out Rio Secco or Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas. Or even Bali Hai right on the strip is $125 twilight and you should easily be able to finish.

[Bombn]

My dad (~ 15 HC) would like a nice course that isn't too difficult. He says he wants to enjoy his vacation. :-)

 

Out there next week and playing Badlands, noticed that wasn't on your list. Great desert style course,....[/url]

 

 

What? Badlands is BY FAR the toughest course in town, brutally difficult desert target course. Bring atleast 1 ball for every handicap stroke (18 handicap better start with 18 balls!) If your not a single digit, and looking for a tough course, then stay away.

 

In Order I would play based on your criteria (I'll note an overall grade for the course as well):

 

1. Siena - A-

2. Red Rock Arroyo - A-

3. Paiute - Wolf A, Sun & Snow A- (all very nice)

4. Revere - Lexington A, Concord A-

5. Bear's Best - A Tough but great track

6. TPC Las Vegas - A (probably tougher than you want)

7. Boulder Creek - A (Best deal in the area)

8. Rhodes Ranch - B

9. Tuscany - B

 

Avoid:

 

LV National - D (terrible shape, stay away)

Badlands - B+ for single digit handicaps......F for anyone else.