June Golf in Las Vegas

[Go Hawks]

I'm finally getting down to Vegas when I'll have enough time to get in a round of golf. Any locals or area experts have some thoughts on a course I just shouldn't miss? Or that fall within the following:

*I won't pay $500 to golf at Wynn. Beyond that - economy is nice but I am willing to throw out a few dollars for my round.
*I want a fun experience and don't need the most difficult course in the state.
*Cab-distance from the MGM would be better as I don't know that I'll rent a car.

Thank you fellow addicts!

[bames]

I've only played Silver Creek in Vegas, but I enjoyed it. I'm not going to say it was an outstanding course, but it was affordable and it was interesting enough that I was never bored playing. Check it out - it might fit what you are after.

[Pa Jayhawk]

As far as bang for the buck, I would have to search long and hard to find courses as nice as Paiute. Actually, I may have to search long and hard just to find one in Vegas I like as well. When I go to Vegas, and for the price it will likely be the only 3 I will play. I believe the Wolf is supposed to be the best, we played Snow Mountain.

Paiute - Golf Club Resort Las Vegas Nevada Pete Dye Design Golf Courses

It has 3 Peter Dye courses, and at around $100 (at the time), and depending on the time and season it is probably a third of the price of some of the nicer courses in Vegas. It is actually one of the top 3 places I have ever played. It is about 45 minutes off the strip, so if you don't have a rental car it may be out of the question. It is also quite a bit cooler and windier than the strip because of lack of surrounding concrete. So you may want to take a windshirt or dress for it to be about 10-20 degrees cooler.

You may also do a search on here for other options, and I believe Eracer and some others played at Paiute as well.

[Eracer]

Paiute is a great course. My favorite in Vegas. Pretty tough, but worth it. It would be an expensive cab ride.

Las Vegas National is a nice enough course, and it's downtown.

Arroyo Club at Red Rock is 20 miles from the strip. Nice Arnold Palmer course.

Angel Park - two Palmer courses - about 15 miles. Pretty easy, but I enjoyed it.

There are quite a few courses I haven't played yet (but I will) that I've heard are pretty awesome:

Cascata
Rio Secco
Royal Links
Mesquite
Reflection Bay

[Go Hawks]

Thank you for the ideas. I'd rather get a car and get to the right course. I'll just have to save the 19th hole for when I get back to the hotel.

[Riverologist]

I've played Tuscany out in Henderson, Both Angel Park courses (Arnold Palmer) and Aliante. Also for a short (5400 yards i think) easy course and cheap, check out Los Prados. All really great courses and if you check a week before you plan on golfing on you can find last minute rate discounts up to 30% off for afternoon tee times if you don't mind the heat a little.

http://www.aliantegolf.com/sites/cou...575&page=30119
http://www.angelpark.com/sites/cours...=225&page=4215
http://www.tuscanygolfclub.com/sites...444&page=13457
http://www.losprados-golf.com/

[Eracer]

I also liked Angel Park. I doubt it matters much to the OP, since his thread was from April, 2008. It would be soooo cool if people who asked for advice on a forum actually came back from their trip and said, "Hey, thanks for the great suggestions!"

Oh well. Maybe they'll help someone...someday.

[Riverologist]

Originally Posted by Eracer

I also liked Angel Park. I doubt it matters much to the OP, since his thread was from April, 2008. It would be soooo cool if people who asked for advice on a forum actually came back from their trip and said, "Hey, thanks for the great suggestions!"

Oh well. Maybe they'll help someone...someday.

I noticed the date after I posted too. haha
I just came across it as I'm heading back down end of May and wanted to see what anyone else came up with.

I am fortunate, I borrow my brother's roomates ID and I get the resident fee at all the courses. I've never been questioned. $40 fee sure beats the $120 they are milking out of the tourists.

[Eracer]

Originally Posted by Riverologist

I noticed the date after I posted too. haha
I just came across it as I'm heading back down end of May and wanted to see what anyone else came up with.

I am fortunate, I borrow my brother's roomates ID and I get the resident fee at all the courses. I've never been questioned. $40 fee sure beats the $120 they are milking out of the tourists.

Oh yeah. I wish I'd practiced my Scottish Brogue and talked some St. Andrews native into loaning me his ID. Would have saved a bunch of money. Do you know that town residents and university students only pay about $150 to play all the city courses (including the Old Course) all year long?!?

[Pa Jayhawk]

Did you guys really need to dig this thread up?

My wife just got back from Vegas and her work payed for their round at Reflection Bay in prime time. I wasn't invited, and will have to going on saying Paiute is one of my favorite courses and best for the price in Vegas, as I am not sure I would ever pay to play Reflection Bay. Thanks guys, way to rub salt in the wounds when they haven't even begun to heal.

I'm going back to being a Golf Ostrich and bury my head in the sand.

[Riverologist]

Everytime I go down I tell myself if I win a jackpot I'll pay the $240 and play at one of the highend courses. Well, you probably know how the trip usually ends.

[Pa Jayhawk]

Yeah, I think my wifes comment was "I played a really nice course called Reflection Bay", I think after rolling my eyes I said "We could afford to play it on Tiger Woods Golf if you want to relive that memory"

I don't mind spending over $100 on golf when we vacation, but probably the only way I would spend $240 on a round would be for probably Pebble Beach if we are out there, and will likely spend double that, or if I hit a jackpot.

[Highdraw34]

Digging this thead back out of the attic to see if anyone has any updated course. I'll be there for three days in mid october.

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