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Great Courses In Las Vegas

November 29th, 2008 · No Comments


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by Charles Davis

Sin City, home to the world famous Vegas Strip, has been depicted by famous novelists, showcased in acclaimed films and celebrated by celebrities. Amid all \”What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas\” the opulence and grandeur, golf is quietly picking up the pace on the way to being labeled as the famous city’s newest notable attraction.

There are three major tours that take place in Las Vegas every year. The Wendy’s 3-Tour challenge is one of the tours that occur annually. Also, this October during the fall series, Justin Timberlake’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is scheduled to take place. Finally, the Las Vegas Invitation which is held at the Tournament Players Club Summerlin is also a notable golf tournament that is held in Las Vegas.

Golf is becoming a major hit in Las Vegas. The courses are designed by notable golfers such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Fazio and they provide high quality golf courses. There are approximately eighty golf courses that are public, semi-private or private for you to choose from. These courses are no longer able to be kept from the golfing community because they offer some of the best courses around.

Bali Hai Golf Club is located at the southern end of the Las Vegas strip and delivers an island feel with towering trees and sparkling green fairways accented by white crushed granite. Only in Vegas will your approach shot require blocking out the images of the shimmering Mandalay Bay and famous MGM Grand off in the distance. The Legacy Golf Club is certainly one of a kind. The Arthur Hills-designed facility features tee boxes on the 10th hole that are in the shape of every suit in a deck of cards: spades, clubs, diamonds and hearts.

If you are looking to play where the pros play then the Reflection Bay Golf Course would be your best bet. It was designed by Jack Nicklaus himself and is the host to Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge which can bees seen on television. Bear’s Best is another course designed by Jack Nicklaus and is a collaboration of many golf courses from Montana to Mexico. At Bearas Best you can find a club house and memorabilia of Jack Nicklaus.

The landscapes on these courses are as varied as their visitors. Some Vegas offerings are rugged terrains nestled among canyons and cliffs while others are links-style layouts reminiscent of past sites of The Open Championship. Most offer panoramic views of the beautiful surroundings and dramatic water hazards. Fairways are typically lined with palm trees and tropical plants to remind you that this may in fact be paradise.

Green fees can be a bit pricy in Las Vegas and can easily cost one hundred dollars or more. It would be a good idea to shop around for packages or all inclusive golf vacations to try and cut the costs. It is also cheaper to visit Las Vegas on its off season. This is typically the summer months and from November to February. Those are some ideas to help cut the cost on your grand vacation.

Las Vegas is a unique place to visit and play golf. It offers a wide variety of attractions and is a leading vacation destination in the world. On your trip you can enjoy everything Vegas has to offer and get in some of the best golfing Vegas has to offer.

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