Top 10 Las Vegas Golf Courses

Although Las Vegas is better known as a gambler’s paradise, it is also a prime destination for golfers. Since 1998, 20 new courses have been developed in Las Vegas, so there’s truly no better time than now to plan a golf vacation there. Summer and winter are the best times to play golf in Vegas because of the abundance of seasonal bargains available. You can also find good deals if you book tee times mid-week instead of Friday to Sunday, when it’s busiest. Just remember to book your morning and evening tee times at these top 10 Las Vegas golf courses well in advance because they fill up quickly.

1. Siena Golf Club: Siena Golf Club was built around Lake Siena, a quarter-mile long lake with cascading waterfalls. All of the holes at the Siena Golf Club offer awe-inspiring views and feature palm trees and natural rock outcroppings. Its ninth hole, the Della Pantera, is considered one of the most beautiful holes in Nevada because you can see the Spring Mountains reflected in Lake Siena when you’re on an elevated tee box.

2. TPC at the Canyons: TPC at the Canyons was designed by PGA Tour Design Services and features numerous steep ravines, elevation changes, and trees. In terms of shot making and course strategy, this course is especially challenging.

3. Badlands: Badlands is a 27-hole complex that offers a quintessential desert golf experience in a rough, rock-strewn setting complete with crevices and arroyos. This demanding course was designed by Chi Chi Rodriguez and Johnny Miller.

4. Paiute Golf Resort’s Wolf Course: One of three courses at the Paiute Golf Resort, the Wolf Course was designed by Pete Dye and is the longest course in Nevada. The Wolf Course is considered one of the most challenging courses in the region, at 7600 yards.

5. The Falls Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas: The Falls Golf Club is an attractive golf course located in Henderson. This Tom Weispkof-designed course got its name from the waterfalls, streams, and gullies that run through the course. The course is acclaimed for its lush scenery and large elevation changes.

6. Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas: Reflection Bay is located near Lake Las Vegas, the largest man-made lake in Nevada. Reflection Bay is a Jack Nicklaus-designed course that is regarded as having one of the best layouts in the region. The course boasts multiple tee boxes, so it is suitable for a wide range of skill levels.

7. Royal Links Golf Club: The holes at the Royal Links Golf Club are modeled after some of the finest holes in British Open History. The clubhouse is reminiscent of an English castle, and the course allows golfers to experience holes from St. Andrews, Royal Troon, and Turnberry.

8. DragonRidge Country Club: DragonRidge Country Club in Henderson is known for its rough topography and challenging holes. Designed by Jay Morrish and David Druzisky, this course is built into the McCullough Mountains.

9. Rio Secco Golf Club: Owned and operated by the Rio Hotel and Casino, the Rio Secco Golf Club offers one of the most dynamic layouts in the area. The course’s holes incorporate steep canyons, desert plateaus, and washes, so it is demanding, even for seasoned golfers.

10. Bear’s Best: Bear’s Best is a must-see for Jack Nicklaus fans. This course features 18 of the most famous holes from Nicklaus’s courses around the world.