Pin itLas Vegas
The golf trip that comes with everything else. Desert courses by day, the Strip by night.
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- State
- Nevada
- Courses
- 10
- Green fees
- $79–$1250
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
- Airport
- LAS - Harry Reid International Airport (10-15 minutes to the Strip)
- Rental car
- Recommended
Las Vegas is not a golf destination that happens to have casinos. It is a casino city that happens to have very good golf, and that distinction matters. The courses here exist because the tourism infrastructure demanded them: resorts needed amenities and the desert provided enough open land to build them. The result ranges from a $1,250 flat-fee experience carved from the desert floor north of the Strip to three Pete Dye courses on tribal land 35 miles out of town, with meaningful variety in between. No other American golf destination packages serious golf inside a city built for everything else.
The desert setting shapes the experience beyond scenery. Arroyos, elevation changes, and exposed desert rock define the routing at Serket and Cascata; the Paiute Resort courses spread across open terrain with mountain views in every direction. The air is dry, the ball flies farther than you expect, and from June through August the heat makes early morning tee times a requirement.
Courses Worth the Trip
10 courses across Las Vegas
Shadow Creek stands alone at the top. Tom Fazio built it in 1989 on flat desert north of the Strip at a reported cost of $60 million. Rolling hills, mature trees, creeks, and a waterfall occupy ground that was barren scrubland. Access requires a stay at an MGM Resorts property, with Monday through Thursday tee times the only option for non-invited guests. The $1,250 green fee includes a caddie; walking is mandatory. The course ranked 24th on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest and 3rd among the 100 Greatest Public in the 2025-26 lists.
Bucket List
Shadow Creek Golf Course
Las Vegas, Nevada
A $60 million Tom Fazio creation carved from flat desert, ranked among the top 25 courses in America. The limousine ride is included.
USD 1250ResortTom Fazio (1989)
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Cascata Golf Club
Las Vegas, Nevada
A Rees Jones design in Boulder City with a 418-foot waterfall cascading through the clubhouse. Nevada's 8th-ranked course.
USD 295–415PublicRees Jones (2000)
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Reflection Bay Golf Club
Las Vegas, Nevada
The only Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in Nevada, with multiple holes along the Lake Las Vegas shoreline. Former host of the Wendy's 3 Tour Challenge.
USD 140–225PublicJack Nicklaus (Signature Design, 1998)
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Serket Golf Club
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly Rio Secco. A Rees Jones desert-canyon layout in Henderson with dramatic elevation changes and the Butch Harmon School of Golf on site.
USD 79–259PublicRees Jones (1997; $2M renovation 2017)
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Wynn Golf Club
Las Vegas, Nevada
The only golf course on the Las Vegas Strip. Six par 3s, a finishing hole beneath a waterfall, and a flat rate that covers everything.
USD 550ResortTom Fazio (2005); Tom Fazio & Logan Fazio (2019 renovation)
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Mid-Range
Bear's Best Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Closed to public play since June 2025. A Jack Nicklaus tribute course converting to a private luxury club.
USD 89–179PrivateJack Nicklaus (2002)
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Sun Mountain Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
The most playable of Pete Dye's three Paiute courses, with railroad-tie bunkers and undulating greens on open desert terrain.
USD 99–289PublicPete Dye (1996)
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Mid-Range
TPC Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
A PGA TOUR-managed facility in the desert canyons northwest of the Strip, with six sets of tees and tournament-standard conditioning.
USD 175–395PublicBobby Weed & Raymond Floyd (1996)
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Mid-Range
Wolf Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
The longest course in Las Vegas at 7,604 yards and the most demanding of Pete Dye's three Paiute layouts. Desert links on tribal land.
USD 99–289PublicPete Dye (2001)
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Hidden Value
Snow Mountain Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
The original Pete Dye course at Paiute and the most forgiving of the three layouts, with a 126 slope that welcomes mid-handicappers.
USD 99–289PublicPete Dye (1995)
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Where to Stay
10 options near the courses
Hotel
Hampton Inn Tropicana
Las Vegas, Nevada
Reliable chain hotel south of the Strip with free breakfast and the lowest mid-range rate in the Las Vegas inventory.
From $90/nightTPC Las Vegas ~12 mi; Serket ~17 mi
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Marriott's Grand Chateau
Las Vegas, Nevada
Non-gaming, non-smoking Marriott property within walking distance of the Strip, with no resort fee and kitchens in every villa.
From $150/nightTPC Las Vegas ~15 mi; Serket ~17 mi
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Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas South/Henderson
Las Vegas, Nevada
Extended-stay suites in Henderson with free breakfast and the closest affordable base to the Serket and Reflection Bay corridor.
From $110/nightSerket Golf Club ~5 mi; Reflection Bay ~8 mi
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Bellagio
Las Vegas, Nevada
AAA Five Diamond resort at the center of the Strip, where the fountain choreography is more famous than most golf courses in this guide.
From $250/nightWynn Golf Club ~3 mi; Paiute Golf Resort ~35 mi
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The Venetian Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
All-suite rooms starting at 650 square feet, the largest standard accommodation on the Strip and the most practical layout for golfers spreading out gear.
From $200/nightWynn Golf Club ~3 mi; Paiute Golf Resort ~35 mi
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Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
The only resort on the Las Vegas Strip with its own golf course, and the only property in the city that has held the Forbes Five-Star award for twenty consecutive years.
From $300/nightWynn Golf Club (on property); Paiute Golf Resort ~35 mi
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Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
Smaller-scale lakeside resort sharing the Lake Las Vegas corridor with the Westin, offering the same Reflection Bay access at a lower nightly rate.
From $150/nightReflection Bay Golf Club ~2 mi
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Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
Five-star resort on the western edge of the valley, positioned between the Strip and Red Rock Canyon with the broadest amenity set outside the boulevard.
From $180/nightTPC Las Vegas ~15 mi
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Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
Four-star lakeside resort in Henderson with direct access to Reflection Bay, the only Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Nevada.
From $180/nightReflection Bay Golf Club ~2 mi
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Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
The lowest-cost option directly on the Las Vegas Strip, where rooms starting at $40 per night redirect the budget toward green fees.
From $40/nightTPC Las Vegas ~15 mi; Serket ~17 mi
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Off the Fairway
Non-golf activities and companion experiences
Scenic
2 hours
Cirque du Soleil Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
Six resident Cirque du Soleil productions across the Las Vegas Strip. "O" at Bellagio remains the standard by which Las Vegas entertainment is measured.
$75-$200
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Cultural
10-14 hours (full day)
Grand Canyon West Day Tour
Las Vegas, Nevada
Motor coach day tour from the Las Vegas Strip to Grand Canyon West Rim, with stops at Eagle Point and Guano Point. The defining rest-day experience for any Vegas golf trip.
$84-$200
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Cultural
2-3 hours total (15-30 min flight)
Helicopter Flight over the Strip
Las Vegas, Nevada
Helicopter tour over the Las Vegas Strip aboard ECO-Star helicopters. Night flights reveal the full scale of the neon corridor from 800 feet.
$100-$229
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Scenic
30 minutes
High Roller Observation Wheel
Las Vegas, Nevada
The tallest observation wheel in North America at 550 feet. Thirty minutes above the Strip at The LINQ Promenade, with an open-bar cabin option.
$25-$37 (standard); Happy Hour cabin $60
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Cultural
3-5 hours
Hoover Dam Tour
Las Vegas, Nevada
Guided tour to Hoover Dam with power plant access and observation deck views. Thirty miles from the Strip, and one of the most substantial half-day excursions available from Las Vegas.
$35-$60
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Cultural
4-6 hours (half day with transfers)
Red Rock Canyon Hiking or E-Bike Tour
Las Vegas, Nevada
Guided hike or e-bike tour through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 20 minutes west of the Strip. Desert sandstone at its most dramatic.
$120-$150 (guided); self-guided from $80
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Cultural
4-5 hours
Valley of Fire State Park Tour
Las Vegas, Nevada
Guided tour to Nevada's oldest state park. Red sandstone formations, 2,000-year-old petroglyphs, and petrified trees in a landscape that predates the desert by 150 million years.
$75-$120
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Dining
2.5-3 hours
Vegas Food Walking Tour
Las Vegas, Nevada
Guided food tour through downtown Las Vegas with four to five restaurant stops across Fremont East and the surrounding blocks. Local history and architecture alongside the tastings.
$55-$85
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Fremont Street Experience
Cultural
2-3 hours
Fremont Street Experience
Las Vegas, Nevada
Five pedestrian blocks beneath a 1,500-foot LED canopy in downtown Las Vegas. Live music, vintage neon, and the original casino corridor that predates the Strip.
Free
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Strip Walking & Casino Exploration
Cultural
2-4 hours
Strip Walking & Casino Exploration
Las Vegas, Nevada
Self-guided walk along the 4.2-mile Las Vegas Strip. Bellagio Fountains, Venetian canals, themed resort interiors, and the Sphere exterior. Best experienced after dark.
Free
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When to Go
Mar · Apr · Oct · Nov
The golf calendar divides cleanly into four seasons, and the difference between best and worst months is dramatic. Peak runs March through April and October, with daytime highs in the 70s and low 80s and courses in their best condition. Shoulder months of May and November bring 20 to 30 percent off peak rates with comfortable conditions. Off-peak summer (June through August) brings highs of 99 to 105, and the strategy is dawn tee times with afternoons reserved for the pool. Off-peak winter (December through January) brings cool mornings, midday rounds in the 50s and 60s, and 35 to 45 percent off rates.
Getting There
LAS - Harry Reid International Airport · 10-15 minutes to the Strip
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is one of the best-connected airports in the country, with direct flights from virtually every major US city and competitive fares year-round. The terminal sits roughly two miles south of the Strip. A rental car is recommended for most golf itineraries because the best courses are spread across a wide geography: Paiute Resort is 35 miles northwest, Cascata is 30 miles southeast in Boulder City, and the Lake Las Vegas complex is 25 miles east. Strip parking carries a daily fee at most casino hotels, which is worth factoring into the rental decision.
Plan Your Trip
Pre-planned itineraries for Las Vegas
Best Value Trip
Best Value: The Paiute Triple and TPC Las Vegas
Three nights, four rounds across all three Pete Dye courses at Paiute and the PGA Tour facility at TPC Las Vegas. Maximum golf per dollar spent.
4 daysUSD 1500–2500/person
Long Weekend
Long Weekend: Two Nights, Two Courses, Full Vegas
Two nights and two rounds that balance serious desert golf with the Las Vegas experience. Cascata's canyon waterfalls and Paiute Wolf's desert links in a compressed format.
3 daysUSD 1800–3000/person
Bucket List Trip
The Bucket List: Four Nights on the Las Vegas Strip
Four nights, four premium courses, and the full spectrum of Las Vegas golf from Shadow Creek's manufactured paradise to Cascata's desert canyon waterfalls.
5 daysUSD 5000–8000/person
Planning Your Trip
Airports, rental cars, seasonal pricing, and local knowledge for Las Vegas.
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