Monday, February 2, 2009

Best Golf Destinations In Las Vegas

By Charles Davis

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.

With greens fees ranging from $120 to $295, the Reflections Bay golf caters to those willing to pay more for an excellent experience. Golf Digest rates this Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in the "Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play", and since 1998, this 7,261-yard golf course has wowed golfers with its 320-acre lake and lush surroundings.

The Bali Hai Golf Club, with prices ranging upwards to $250, opened in 2000 and sports incredible elements that are often described by stunned golfers as breathtaking. The course designed by Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt is a playable par 71 layout with 7,002 yards of luxury and spectacular views.

The slightly less indulgent, and slightly more conservative golfer may find the Jay Morris-designed Painted Desert Golf Club more to their liking. Green fees range from $69 to $149, and one of the first courses to open in Las Vegas. Itsmodest 6,781 yards allow most any golfer to enjoy this playable desert 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.

On the cheaper side you have the Black Mountain Golf and Country Club. Greens fees range from $55 to $95 for this Bob Baldock and Gill and Associates designed course. This USGA Links qualifying site offers 27 holes of golf with varying difficulty for all golfers. The course has tree lines fairways and tree framed tee boxes on every inch of the golf course. As the trees add much difficulty to play, they also offer much needed shade during the summer months of the year. At 6,550 yards, the Black Mountain Golf and Country Club seems quite easy when looking at the score card, but the tree presence, small old-fashioned greens, and thick Bermuda rough makes for a challenging day.

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. - 16887

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