BrookseyNZ Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Can you all please list you top 10 in the area, I don't mind driving a little if needed. I'm coming from New Zealand and will be in the area late August/ September. My list so far: Las Vegas national TPC Las Vegas TPS Summerlin Wolf creek I would like to hear expert opinions from all who have played or locals of the area. Thanks I advance guys and gals. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegger Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Can you all please list you top 10 in the area, I don't mind driving a little if needed. I'm coming from New Zealand and will be in the area late August/ September. My list so far: Las Vegas national TPC Las Vegas TPS Summerlin Wolf creek I would like to hear expert opinions from all who have played or locals of the area. Thanks I advance guys and gals. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Wolf Creek is an awesome course! Some people find it a little gimmicky, but I absolutely loved playing it. There aren't too many courses like it.. As for courses not on your list, Paiute is a great course as well. They have 3 18-hole courses on property. I only have experience playing the Wolf course though. I would definitely go play there again. 2 Quote In the Sun Mountain 4.5LS 14-way bag: Driver: M2 10.5° :: Accra FX260 Fairway: M5 19° :: Fujikura ATMOS Tour Spec 7X Blue Hybrid: TS2 21° :: Mitsubishi Black 80G50 Irons: P790 (5-AW) :: KBS Tour 110 Sand Wedge: CBX-2 54° :: KBS Tour 110 Lob Wedge: RTX-3 58° :: TT Dynamic Gold Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Ball: AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmercier Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 There is the Bears Best Course, Cascata, and another Jack Nicklaus course Reflection Bay. If you want a more moderately prices course, I really enjoy Rhodes Ranch, Chimera, and Siena. I don't know what conditions are like in the late summer. but they were all courses i would play again in a heartbeat. There really is a lot of courses in the Vegas area. Good luck, and have fun 2 Quote WITB - New Drive, Irons, and putter for 2019. What could possible go wrong? Driver: EPIC 3wd: BIO Cell+ 12.5* 2hb: Diablo Tour 18* 4-pw: 765 52*: RTX-3 56*: RTX-3 60*: RTX-3 Putter: ER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I've played a bit in Vegas. I wouldn't say LV National is in the top 25, but I personally love the course. It's close to the Strip, and has a lot of “Old Vegas†cool vibe to it. Not always maintained the best, but many of the holes have great shot values. I would have loved to have played there 35-40 years ago. Paiute is fantastic!! Long ways out of town. You will think you are lost. Three Pete Dye courses. All excellent!! Staff at both of these courses are great. West part of town, Angel Park has always been good. On the way to Summerlin. South of town in Henderson, Rio Secco is a great course. I think they have recently redone the course, so I am sure it is perfect. This is also the home of Butch Harmon's teaching school, so you never know who you'll run into. If you've never been, I would at least run by Top Golf, even if you only wander around with a beer and check it out. Very cool, IMO. Enjoy! Great town; lots of great golf, restaurants & shows, plus “other†activities... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I've played a bit in Vegas. I wouldn't say LV National is in the top 25, but I personally love the course. It's close to the Strip, and has a lot of “Old Vegas†cool vibe to it. Not always maintained the best, but many of the holes have great shot values. I would have loved to have played there 35-40 years ago. LVN is the only place I've played in Vegas. I was at CES with a guy that couldn't break 100 and two non-golfers, and LVN looked like the only course that wasn't desert target golf. It had definitely lost some of its luster, but we had a blast. 2 Quote What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (16*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) GW - LW - F8 - N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour105 ( S ) Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Black) Ball - TP5X Pix Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpc2828 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 LVN is the only place I've played in Vegas. I was at CES with a guy that couldn't break 100 and two non-golfers, and LVN looked like the only course that wasn't desert target golf. It had definitely lost some of its luster, but we had a blast. Yeah I played LVN just for the fact that was TW first PGA tour win a few years ago and I was not impressed. Much better choices out there. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yeah I played LVN just for the fact that was TW first PGA tour win a few years ago and I was not impressed. Much better choices out there. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Won't disagree. I still like the layout & the “old school†vibe, but it's seen better days. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yeah I played LVN just for the fact that was TW first PGA tour win a few years ago and I was not impressed. Much better choices out there. I'd have loved to play one of the more iconic desert-style courses, but with the crew I had, we'd still be out there looking for balls. 2 Quote What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (16*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) GW - LW - F8 - N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour105 ( S ) Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Black) Ball - TP5X Pix Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpc2828 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Won't disagree. I still like the layout & the “old school†vibe, but it's seen better days. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yeah layout was cool and it has potential to be a gem if they cleaned up some of the homes on property and took care of the course. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookseyNZ Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 I've played a bit in Vegas. I wouldn't say LV National is in the top 25, but I personally love the course. It's close to the Strip, and has a lot of “Old Vegas†cool vibe to it. Not always maintained the best, but many of the holes have great shot values. I would have loved to have played there 35-40 years ago. Paiute is fantastic!! Long ways out of town. You will think you are lost. Three Pete Dye courses. All excellent!! Staff at both of these courses are great. West part of town, Angel Park has always been good. On the way to Summerlin. South of town in Henderson, Rio Secco is a great course. I think they have recently redone the course, so I am sure it is perfect. This is also the home of Butch Harmon's teaching school, so you never know who you'll run into. If you've never been, I would at least run by Top Golf, even if you only wander around with a beer and check it out. Very cool, IMO. Enjoy! Great town; lots of great golf, restaurants & shows, plus “other†activities... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Top golf WILL happen almost daily... Thanks for your help Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookseyNZ Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Top golf WILL happen almost daily... Thanks for your help Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3rd time in Vegas, first time golfing..Thanks for all the feedback sounds like there's ALOT of choices.. I have reciprocal access to the TPC courses with my membership at my home club and heavily discounted to rates so hard to pass that up... But Pete dye courses sound fantastic!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Definitely hit Wolf Creek. Supposed to be a crazy fun course. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk 1 Quote 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALD Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I live here in Henderson, I play golf several times a week and have played most courses out here. Reasonable priced courses--and first courses off the plane... Chimera is a course that is golfer friendly and not long. 6757 from the tips. Usually in great shape. Rhodes Ranch again not a long course but golfer friendly not too many required long carries about 6700 from the tips Medium priced courses-- Revere--two courses desert style....Lexington is more target golf, Concord is more traditional golf with some shot making required. Boulder Creek--27 holes. Several sets of tees could play to 7300 yards some desert and some traditional looks....Open so wind blows everyday Las Vegas National--Best time of the year to play there is February through May and October through November. When it dries out a tough course Senia is a nice course--not long but some blind shots and some holes that require no drive on par 4's Spanish Trails--27 holes short with fast greens not a desert course Arroyo at Red Rock--layout a little confusing but if you play with someone who knows the course it is a very playable course Coyote Springs--A Jack Nicklaus course--Can play from 7500 down to about 5500 yards. Large landing areas--but the greens are really difficult. Expect to buy a new putter after playing. Higher price courses Reflection Bay--Great course--7200 down to 5400--Bent grass greens, some carry over desert but fair and a good test of golf--A Jack Nicklaus signature course South Shore--7100 down to 5500--A Jack Nicklaus signature course--dramatic elevation changes. Great views TPC Las Vegas 7400 down to 5500--one of the most demanding courses in the desert TPC Summerlin 7255 down to 5850--long, wide fairways--better courses in Vegas to play for the money Dragon Ridge--My favorite course in Las Vegas--some length and some short holes but in the best shape of most of the courses in the LV valley. Southern Highlands--A great championship golf course--private club but out here money talks and you can get on. Home course for UNLV golf teams... Cascata--A very high priced golf experience. Great course. Tough to play and caddies required. A great golf experience. Rio Secco--A re-done golf course--Really interesting golf holes with dramatic elevation changes and again a great golf experience. Shadow Creek--Michael Jordan has an annual charity event here and it was a Steve Wynn Course--high dollar and again a great golf experience. Wynn---Was desert inn now closed--December 2017 If you go up to Mesquite to play Wolf Creek and once in a life time adventure--and great fun other courses to play there... Conastoga is a good course to play, priced well below Wolf Creek Falcon Ridge is another good course that is very affordable. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Shadow Creek Cascata Southern Highlands TPC Summerlin LVCC (for nostaglia) I spent the last seven years traveling in and out of LV developing a casino on the strip. I played all over out there and the above would be my top 5. 1 Quote WITB TSR3 10* Graphite Design AD VR 6x TSR2+ 13* Graphite Design AD HD 7x TS2 18* Graphite Design AD MT 7x TSI3 20* Graphite Design AD DI 95x 0311 ST 5 -PW KBS $Taper 130 Sugar Daddy 50* KBS $Taper 130 HLX 3.0 54* & 58* TTDG S400 Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imANewbie Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I liked: Pauite - Wolf Course TPC Las Vegas Bali Hai Quote Driver: King F7 + Aldila Rogue Silver 110 MSi Hybrid: Bio Cell+ 16* + Project X Stiff Irons: Amp Cell Pro MBs Forged + CTaper Lite 110 Wedges: King PuR 56* Wedges: Tour Trusty 60* Putter: Studio Stock 6 Ball: QStars IG: ninoazurin YouTube Golf Vlogs: TGNnewbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWithAnH Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 sorry...replied to wrong post...please disregard Quote Driver: Rogue 10.5*, EvenFlow Reg Shaft Fairway Wood: XHot Irons: G30 (4-PW), Irons: Glide SS 50/54 Wedges: MD3 56/60 Putter: Sigma G Anser Balls: TP 5, Tour B XS, or Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookseyNZ Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I live here in Henderson, I play golf several times a week and have played most courses out here. Reasonable priced courses--and first courses off the plane... Chimera is a course that is golfer friendly and not long. 6757 from the tips. Usually in great shape. Rhodes Ranch again not a long course but golfer friendly not too many required long carries about 6700 from the tips Medium priced courses-- Revere--two courses desert style....Lexington is more target golf, Concord is more traditional golf with some shot making required. Boulder Creek--27 holes. Several sets of tees could play to 7300 yards some desert and some traditional looks....Open so wind blows everyday Las Vegas National--Best time of the year to play there is February through May and October through November. When it dries out a tough course Senia is a nice course--not long but some blind shots and some holes that require no drive on par 4's Spanish Trails--27 holes short with fast greens not a desert course Arroyo at Red Rock--layout a little confusing but if you play with someone who knows the course it is a very playable course Coyote Springs--A Jack Nicklaus course--Can play from 7500 down to about 5500 yards. Large landing areas--but the greens are really difficult. Expect to buy a new putter after playing. Higher price courses Reflection Bay--Great course--7200 down to 5400--Bent grass greens, some carry over desert but fair and a good test of golf--A Jack Nicklaus signature course South Shore--7100 down to 5500--A Jack Nicklaus signature course--dramatic elevation changes. Great views TPC Las Vegas 7400 down to 5500--one of the most demanding courses in the desert TPC Summerlin 7255 down to 5850--long, wide fairways--better courses in Vegas to play for the money Dragon Ridge--My favorite course in Las Vegas--some length and some short holes but in the best shape of most of the courses in the LV valley. Southern Highlands--A great championship golf course--private club but out here money talks and you can get on. Home course for UNLV golf teams... Cascata--A very high priced golf experience. Great course. Tough to play and caddies required. A great golf experience. Rio Secco--A re-done golf course--Really interesting golf holes with dramatic elevation changes and again a great golf experience. Shadow Creek--Michael Jordan has an annual charity event here and it was a Steve Wynn Course--high dollar and again a great golf experience. Wynn---Was desert inn now closed--December 2017 If you go up to Mesquite to play Wolf Creek and once in a life time adventure--and great fun other courses to play there... Conastoga is a good course to play, priced well below Wolf Creek Falcon Ridge is another good course that is very affordable. thanks for the lowdown, it's very helpful!how much do you see greens fee for wolf creek August-sept? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookseyNZ Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Shadow Creek Cascata Southern Highlands TPC Summerlin LVCC (for nostaglia) I spent the last seven years traveling in and out of LV developing a casino on the strip. I played all over out there and the above would be my top 5. Are these playable?I'm not a millionaire and don't really know anyone. Are these available to pay a fee? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sltroyer Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I've played Desert Pines multiple times (good value vs. other courses and nice layout). They have a lot of fun with some talented cart girls. Its quick and easy to get to/from from the strip and downtown. Bali Hai was an absolutely Incredible resort course. Paiute - The Wolf was a great desert layout. Angel Park and Rio Secco are next on my list to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGolfNut Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Wolf Creek is a really cool course. I went on a golf trip with a group for 10 years and this was always in rotation. Never got tired of it. Quote Ping G400 Max driver | Ping G410 3 & 5 fairway woods | Cleveland Launcher XL HALO 7 wood | Titleist 818 H1 5 hybrid | Titleist T300 6-GW | Titleist SM9 52F & 56S wedges | Odyssey Dual Force Rossie 2 or Rife Two Bar Hybrid putter | Bushnell Phantom 2 GPS | Precision Pro NX7 Pro | Titleist Pro V1 yellow or Srixon Q-STAR TOUR V4 yellow ball | GHIN hcp floats between 10 & 12 "Never bet against an old man with old clubs that have new grips" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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