When you think of Las Vegas, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? You probably imagine the Strip, or think “casino” and “gambling.” Las Vegas is most famous, after all, for its gambling and casinos. You probably didn’t think of golf – maybe you had never heard Las Vegas is a great vacation location for golfers of all skill levels.

I hope that the words “Las Vegas” will remind more people of golf, instead of just gambling. If you’re an avid golfer, Las Vegas is a great place to take your next vacation. Let’s take a quick tour of a few of Las Vegas’s more interesting golf courses.

The Falls Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas: Designed by Tom Weiskopf, this course is absolutely gorgeous. The layout combines lush scenery with waterfalls and various elevations. Holes 12-14 include a view of the valley floor and 100 feet of elevation changes. Totally amazing!

Snow Mountain at Paiute Resort: This course is a gentler Pete Dye-designed course. It still retains very tough pot bunkers but it is also kind with wide fairways and large greens. The resort is perfect for golfers that love a secluded feeling. The course includes a par 5 that is 552-foot and includes a water-guarded green. Enjoy!

Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas: This course was designed by legendary Jack Nicklaus. The scenery and design give the course a Southwest and Southeast (Florida) look. Watch the lake holes. While you may avoid the water there is the danger of finding one of the many sand traps. This course is one you will certainly want to consider on your Vegas golf vacation.

Royal Links Golf Club: This course gives the golfer an opportunity to tackle some British Open-styled holes. The unique clubhouse is castle-shaped. Be sure to watch out for the deep bunkers around the greens. The old Hell Bunker from Saint Andrews is also represented here. Stay away from that bunker if you want to keep your score low!

TPC at the Canyons: This is a desert-experience course. The designers (Ray Floyd and Bobby Reed) were true to the course’s natural setting. They incorporated much of the natural beauty found in this desert oasis. However, you need to watch our for the Death Valley arroyo. It is 30-feet deep in some areas.

These are only five of the great courses you can find in Las Vegas. There are many more golf courses nearby – more than enough to make a fantastic vacation for any golf fanatic. So if you’re planning a golf trip getaway, don’t forget to consider Las Vegas!

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