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With 36 holes of championship golf, a lighted 12-hole par three course, and an 18-hole natural turf putting course complete with bunkers, waterfalls and doglegs, Angel Park Golf Club allows you to enjoy the game like no other golf club in the world. Voted "Best Of Las Vegas" in the 2001 Las Vegas Review-Journal Poll.

Badlands Golf Club, the epitome of a target desert golf course, sits amid the natural desert habitat. With four sets of tees to choose from, the Badlands offer an exciting challenge to the casual golfer as well as the experienced player. Designed by Johnny Miller with consultation from Chi Chi Rodriguez, the course features spectacular terrain and breathtaking views.

The only championship course located right on the Las Vegas Strip, Bali Hai is a tropical golf paradise, highlighted by 7 acres of water features including an island green, more than 4,000 trees including 2,500 stands of towering palms and 100,000 tropical plants and flowers. It is recognized as one of America's Top 40 Resort Courses by GolfWeek Magazine and the Best Course in Las Vegas by Vegas Golfer Magazine.

Conveniently located 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran International Airport, Bear's Best features 18 spectacular holes selected by Jack Nicklaus from his 200 course designs worldwide. In addition to memorable golf holes, the Clubhouse features "Jack's Place Grille and Lounge" complete with photos, plaques, and other memorabilia from Nicklaus' legendary career, and a 5,000 square-foot outdoor pavilion.

Conveniently located in Henderson, just minutes from all the action of the world famous Las Vegas Strip, Black Mountain Golf & Country Club is a semi-private golf and country club that has been serving Southern Nevada for over 40 years. Serving as Henderson's "home town course", Black Mountain is known for it's great playing conditions and friendly, personable service.

It has a 5,000 sq. ft. clubhouse supporting a full service golf shop and a bar and grill open for breakfast and lunch daily. The Golf Course has an excellent practice facility which includes putting greens, driving range and a superior chipping area. Located 30 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip.

The countries newest premier golf club, the Boulder Creek Golf Club, designed by Mark Rathert, opened January 2003. Mr. Rathert has created an enjoyable and fair golf course with all golfers in mind, creating six teeing grounds stretching from 4900 to 7600 yards. With open fairways, no blind shots, and no hidden hazards, Boulder Creek Golf Club offers great golf in a great atmosphere.

Designed by J C Stimson in 1962, this flat, 18 hole public course features many trees and bunkers. Golfers will face fairways that feature bermuda turf and putting greens that also feature bermuda turf. Weekday, non-discounted green fees are $26.00, and weekend fees are $26.00. Cart fees are included and walking is allowed. Other amenities at the golf course include a driving range, a putting green, and a chipping area.

Desert Pines Golf Club is described by many as "The Pinehurst" of Las Vegas. This Dye designed course features thousands of pine trees lining the fairways. White sand bunkers protect large greens with water coming into play on 9 out of 18 holes. Desert Pines is convenient, located less than 10 min. from downtown and less than 15 min. from the Las Vegas Strip. This course provides players of all abilities a fun and rewarding experience.

Desert Rose offers an alternative to the higher green fees of the Las Vegas' premiere resort golf courses. Located 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Boulevard, Desert Rose is easily accessible and will satisfy all golfing needs. Joe Lee and Dick Wilson designed Desert Rose, as well as Doral. Desert Rose annually hosts the Clark County Amateur. Palm trees, water hazards and bunkers decorate the course.

This spectacular Dye Designs golf course is unlike any other in southern Nevada. It is lined with thousands of mature pines and accented by thatched pine needles, colorful flowerbeds and four sparkling lakes. Forty-two thousand bales of pine needles provide out-of-play ground cover and give the facility a pine forest look and feel in a desert environment. This classic layout is as playable and challenging as it is beautiful.

The Schmidt-Curley design is a 3,700 yard par 58 golf course that sits on 70 acres in NW Las Vegas. The course consists of four par fours ranging from 310 yards to 400 yards and fourteen par threes ranging from 125 yards to 214 yards. This well maintained course, with many panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, requires many short game challenges. A large lake bordering the 9th and 10th hole hightens the risk of any mis-hit balls.

Eagle Crest is an executive-length course that measures just 4,067 yards from the back tees and plays to a par of 60. That will turn off some, who prefer a long course where they can pull out the driver on every hole and whale away. But the true golf fan will love Eagle Crest. It is magnificently conditioned, has a number of excellent holes, and is as scenic as any course in the area.

Highland Falls boasts a peak elevation of 3,053 feet, which makes it the most elevated course in Southern NV. This links-style course has homes lining its fairways. The course has very few trees that can affect your shots. There are ponds coming into play on three separate occasions. The signature hole is #17, a 168-yard, par 3, with a slight dogleg right and requiring a tee shot to a well-bunkered green featuring a beautiful waterfall.

The Las Vegas Golf Club is one of the only remaining municipal courses in town. It is, for the price, a very enjoyable round for the player who wants to have a good time while saving his or her money for the blackjack table. Player friendly, mature, and affordable, the Las Vegas Golf Club is the choice for many players visiting Sin City.