Sin City, home to the world famous Vegas Strip, has been depicted by famous novelists, showcased in acclaimed films and celebrated by celebrities. Amid all "What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" the opulence and grandeur, golf is quietly picking up the pace on the way to being labeled as the famous city's newest notable attraction.



The city in the midst of the desert is has become notable for its golfing and has become an intricate part of many renowned golfing tournaments. In fact the Las Vegas Invitational was the site of the famous Tiger Woods' first victory in the PGA Tour. Other celebrities have also begun to host their own golf match, like Justin Timberlake.

The golf boom in Las Vegas has left the area ripe with choices for a round. Southern Nevada is now home to 64 public or semi-private golf courses and 14 private courses. Thanks to world-class designers like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. the quality of the Las Vegas layouts cannot be disputed. While these courses may no longer fit into the category of the best-kept secrets in the game, they certain qualify for most unique and unpredictable.

Only in Las Vegas will you find golf courses that are so unique and offer stunning views. When you play at the Bali Hai Golf Club, located at the end of the strip, you will feel like you are on an island playing golf. You can see luxurious hotels such as Mandalay Bay and MGM while you play. The Legacy Golf Club offers a unique aspect to the golf course. At the tenth hole, the designer Arthur Hills decided to make the tee boxes to resemble the different suits in a deck of cards.

Another great course is located at the Reflection Bay Golf Club. This course's most notable characteristic is that it was designed by a golfing legend himself, Jack Nicklaus. This is the course where everything begins at the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge which is televised nationwide. Bear's Best is another course designed by the legend that attracts golfers as well.

Las Vegas is home to some of the best landscaped golf courses that you only imagine or see on television. They have a combination of cliffs, desert canyons, palm tress, and the great southwest sun to make everything glisten. You will really feel like you are in a dreamland paradise when you step on to a Las Vegas golf course.

Although the courses are one of kind, they come with a price to pay. Golfing in Las Vegas can be very expensive with greens fees often exceeding one hundred dollars. Therefore it is best to book a packaged vacation that includes golfing, a stay at a hotel, and sometimes even airfare. Also, go when there is less people in Vegas. The typical off season is from November to February.

There is no question this Las Vegas desert dream has everything an avid player could ever want. You get the benefit of a great place for a vacation as well as the perfect place to create the golfing experience of a lifetime. Now you have some great information about the best Las Vegas golf courses to play.