LAS VEGAS NATIONAL GOLF CLUB (1961)

 

DESERT REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $80 - $150

1911 East Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Tel: (702) 734-1796

 

Designed by Bert Stamps. Las Vegas National is traditional in design, with fairways lined with palm, olive, and pine trees. Off the tee, the course is forgiving, but the greens are well bunkered. Wind can increase the challenge dramatically. This club was formerly known as Sahara Country Club, Stardust Country, Del Webb Country Club, and the Las Vegas Hilton. It has hosted PGA and LPGA Tour events, including the Tournament of Champions and 1996 Las Vegas Invitational. Tiger Woods won his first professional event on this course. From the Las Vegas Airport (about five miles north to the course): Take Paradise Road heading north. Turn right on Desert Inn Road and the course is on the right. This traditional parkland course is one of the best values in Las Vegas. Don't overlook it.

 

LAS VEGAS PAIUTE GOLF RESORT (1995)

 

DESERT REGION

Resort - 54 hole - cost: $85 - $195

10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89124

Tel: (800) 711-2833

 

Designed by Pete Dye. Snow Mountain is a classic Pete Dye design complete with railroad ties, pot bunkers, and numerous natural hazards. There are no parallel fairways on this course. The greens will allow you to playa variety of shots (if you have them). The Sun Mountain Course has many similarities with Snow Mountain but has its own personality, including wild flowers, water, and large greens. The Wolf Course is a wolf in wolf's clothing. At 7,600 yards from the tips, miss the greens and the 149 slope may be your score. Carts are included and mandatory. First-time players need to visit the well designed website for tips. You will need them. From the Las Vegas Airport (about 25 miles east to the course): Take US 95 north. Use Exit 95, Snow Mountain, and turn right. Pauite can't be missed. It is the only thing out there. Now three excellent courses that are comparable to each other. Add the superb service and it's worth the little jaunt to play there.