Vegas For Your Inner Golfer
January 27th, 2009 by Dave Foran, under Travel and Leisure. No Comments
Las Vegas, Nevada is widely sought out for its masterfully-designed, yet affordable golfing destinations. Sunny and warm for over 300 days in a year, and with temperatures between 58 and 100 degrees, there are over a hundred golf courses to choose from… a destination for golfers from any walk of life.
For $120 to $295, a golfer can play at the Reflections Bay golf club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course rated in the “Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play” by Golf Digest. Since 1998, this 7,261-yard course has amazed players with its scenery, centered around a 320-acre lake.
Additionally, ranging from $250 and up you have the Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt designed Bali Hai Golf Club. Opening in 2000, the course is known for its luxurious looks and stunning golf course design. Playing at 7,002 yards from the championship tees, this par-71 course is widely refered to as “lush” by most golfers.
In the median range of pricing you have the Painted Desert Golf Club. With greens fees from $69 to $149, this Jay Morrish designed course allows for error, with tight fairways and playable desert, you always have a chance to get the ball back in play. Opening in 1987, the Painted Desert Golf course can claim to be one of the first golf courses to open in Las Vegas. Playing at 6,781 yards, this beautiful course takes advantage of elevated tees and open desert to set up beautiful views while playing the Painted Desert Golf Course.
The Desert Pines Golf Club designed by Dye Designs International offers 6,810 yards of beauty and grace. Every fairway on the course is shaded by pine trees and water comes into play on half the holes on the course. With greens fees ranging from $35 to $160 this is a great buy for a great course.
Costing from $55 to $95, Bob Baldock and Gill and Associates bring the 27 holes of golf at Black Mountain Golf and Country Club within reach of any golfing budget. The course is qualified by USGA Links and offers 6,550 yards that sport fairways lined with trees, and provide a variety of difficulty for any golfer.
Finally comes the self-proclaimed most comprehensive golf experience in the world. Arnold Palmer’s Angel Park Golf Club is viewed by manyas the best golf course in Las Vegas. Since 1989, they’ve offered 36 holes, nine of which are lighted, and natural grass, all for $65 to $160.
Las Vegas has everything for the modern golfer to fit every price range, skill level, and style of lodging. With plenty of beautiful quality courses available year-round, any one of the best golf destinations in Las Vegas is there waiting for you. Come see for yourself why the best golf destinations in Las Vegas has become the gold standard for many golfers.
