Las Vegas is many things to many people. Though its endless array of indoor attractions will always capture the limelight, the city also boasts a reputation as one of the Southwest’s premier golf destinations for a reason — the city’s endless summer. With nearly 50 courses sprinkled throughout the greater metro area and designed by some of the best in the business, the question for most visitors isn’t whether they can get a round in during their trip, but rather, where should they play. These picks represent the best of the best in the area while offering plenty of options in terms of cost, difficultly and accessibility. Game on.
Shadow Creek
The Tom Fazio-designed course originally built by Steve Wynn in 1989 is a legend in the golf world beyond its permanent position on numerous world’s best course lists. The over $60 million project terraformed from 350 acres of desert was once accessible only to personal guests of Steve Wynn or VIP guests of the Mirage Hotel & Casino, making it one of the most exclusive tee times in the world. Today things are slightly more accessible, though you’ll still need to be a guest at an MGM Resorts International and be willing to pay $500 in greens fees — and that’s just to play from Monday to Thursday. Included in the fee? A round-trip limo ride. Even more, despite the bold entry method, those who’ve played Shadow Creek praise the course for its subtle elegance and natural realism.
