Top Golf Courses for Las Vegas Vacations

Slap bang in the middle of the Nevada desert lies Las Vegas (the gaming capital of the world), world renowned  for glitz and glamor of casinos and nightclubs, but when the sun comes up, Las Vegas is home to a surprising number of golf courses! In fact three of the best golf courses in Nevada are within a few minutes drive of the famous Las Vegas strip, featuring beautiful greens, fantastic scenery and all the luxury you expect from an upmarket Las Vegas golf club. If you interested in playing a few rounds of golf while on vacation in Sin ity, you are spoiloed for choice.

Please find below our recommendations for the best golf courses for Vegas vacations:-

The Bali Hai Golf Club – This club has it all and can be summed up in 3 words – beautiful, elegant and convenient. The Bali Hai Golf Club is situated right at the bottom of the famous Mandalay Bay, this is the first golf course you’ see when entering the strip from the airport. Set amongst lush palm trees this 18 hole (par 71) course is minutes from all the convenience and attractions of the strip. This unique course with
unusual layout has had rave reviews by offering “quick stop” restaurants along the course, such as the Cili Restaurant at hole number 3 or the Shipwreck restaurant at hole 16. Cost of admission for the Bali Hai Golf Club ranges from $150 to $300 depending on the season. The cheapest times are in the summer when many feel the Las Vegas heat is to much even for golf!

Wynn Golf Course is ne of the newest golf courses in Las Vegas and is to be found nestled behind the Wynn Hotel and Casino in the middle of the Las Vegas strip. The golf course is absolutely stunning with 18-holes spread over 7,042 yards for a par 70. Not the cheapest golf course in the world, admission starts at around $500 for green fees and includes a golf cart. Guests of the the Wynn hotel are entitled to a discount so its best to book your golf and accomodation at the same time.

The Las Vegas National, a.k.a the “Oasis in the Desert” is world renowned for the breathtaking scenery and the amazing central oasis. You may have seen thee Las Vegas national on TV from its hosting of many PGA and LPGA events. You may bump into some famous faces here as this par 71 course is a favourite with many celebrities and is frequented by the likes of Donald Trump. There are complimentary golf carts included in the green fees and the price of per game is very reasonable at just $89.00 – $119 depending on time of day.

Visiting any of the above golf courses will be a joy that will add to your vacation in the gaming capital of the world. Though not exactly cheap, there are prices to meet most budget’s, you can play a round of golf among top celebrities and feel like a movie star while still having enough money left over for the casinos in the evening. These beautiful courses are a must for any golf enthusiast visiting Vegas.

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