10 Best Golf Courses in Las Vegas

The award-winning Bali Hai is the only championship golf course that remains on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. Here, you’ll enjoy 18 holes of golfing perfection amongst acres of lush Balinese landscapes–including 2,500 towering palms and 7,000 acres of water features.

Designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley, Bali Hai features expansive Bermuda and rye grass greens, elegant contoured fairways, and a host of compelling hazards. For a day of hedonism, reserve a glamorous ParMate (who’ll accompany you during your game) before unwinding at the Tiki Sports Bar or gourmet Cili Restaurant.

The Las Vegas National is a traditional 18-hole championship golf course that’s suitable for all skill levels. Designed in 1961 by renowned architect Bert Stamps, this historic spot has drawn an array of celebrities over the decades including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert DeNiro, and Tiger Woods.

Boasting finely-cut fairways and greens, masterfully sculpted bunkers, and an array of challenging water hazards, The National is a jewel in Sin City’s sporting crown. The Rat Pack Bar & Grill is home to the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame exhibit as well as good old-fashioned comfort food like chicken wings and turkey melts.

Rio Secco is a Rees Jones-designed masterpiece that’s situated amongst the glorious canyons and plateaus in the Black Mountains of Nevada. A 25-minute drive from Las Vegas, this par-72 course delivers unbeatable views of the world-famous Strip as well as top-tier coaching from golf pro, Butch Harmon.

Famed for its cinematic backdrop, multiple elevation changes, and challenges that would give even the most seasoned golfer a run for their money, it’s no surprise that Rio Secco has scooped up a litany of accolades. The on-site Janelas Restaurant offers ample respite after the game with an all-American menu, and refreshing ice-cold drinks.

A half-hour drive from city centre Las Vegas, you’ll find the ever-popular Boulder Creek Golf Club. This alluring desert oasis features three 9-hole golf courses (Desert Hawk, Coyote Run, and Eldorado Valley) and an 18-hole flagship course.

If you’re just starting out or would like to brush up on your game, Boulder Creek is serviced by four professional instructors with PGA affiliation and one of the American West’s largest practice facilities. The clubhouse showcases a well-stocked pro shop, a full-service coffee shop, and a stylish grill serving mighty cooked breakfasts

Part of the PGA’s Tournament Players Club network, TPC Las Vegas has hosted a number of golfing legends. You don’t have to be a pro to play here though – tee times are open to the public. Test your skills on the club’s par-71 championship course, which features natural hazards such as canyon walls, a lake, and vast desert washes. You can also take tutelage under the game’s biggest names including pro golfer, Matt Henderson. 

After you’ve made a day of it, dine out in style at the TPC Grille which delivers stunning views of Red Rock Canyon. The restaurant serves an exclusive collection of PGA Tour wines paired with tasty Southwest dishes like street tacos, spicy chilli, and quesadillas.

Carved into the side of an imposing Nevada mountain, the spectacular Eagle Crest offers golf at some of the city’s highest elevations with breathtaking vistas of the city and desert. This 18-hole, par-60 executive course was designed by golf Hall-of-Famer Billy Casper and esteemed architect Greg Nash.

On-site practice facilities include a driving range, an expansive putting green, a chipping green, and a sand bunker. After the game, dine at Golf Sumerlin’s chic Summit Restaurant which boasts fabulous views of the Las Vegas Valley.

25 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Paiute Golf Resort showcases a trio of distinguished courses designed by World Golf Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye. Snow Mountain, Sun Mountain, and The Wolf all offer something unique–from wide rye grass fairways and eye-catching water hazards to cinematic mountain backdrops and idyllic island greens.

Pauite’s contemporary clubhouse boasts jaw-dropping views through its floor-to-ceiling windows of its multiple courses and the sprawling Nevada desert. Grab a table and enjoy steak and eggs, jalapeno coriander wings, or a NY Rueben sandwich, paired with an elegant bottle of wine or a local craft beer.

In Spring Valley, Nevada, 6 miles southwest of the Las Vegas Strip, you’ll find Rhodes Ranch: an impeccable multi-tiered golf course designed by illustrious architect Ted Robinson Sr. Presenting a variety of unexpected challenges that’ll really test the ego, golfers will be faced with numerous sand bunkers, a variety of water hazards, and a collection of truly impressive par 3s.

After you’ve aced the course, stop by the Ranch House Grille with its full-service kitchen and well-stocked bar. On the menu, you’ll find enticing bites such as coconut prawns, ooey-gooey mac and cheese, Cuban sandwiches, and ranch house burgers.

Situated in scenic park-style surrounds, Wildhorse Golf Club is a municipally-owned, affordable course that draws in golfers from miles around. It’s historic too – Howard Hughes owned the club in the early 1970s when it played host to the PGA Tour.

Today, Wildhorse is celebrated for its Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley revamped design, which boasts pine and palm-lined fairways, a number of sparkling lakes, desert sand hazards, and a par-4 9th that’s earned a fierce reputation for being one of Sin City’s toughest holes. The Terrace on the Green restaurant offers al fresco dining on a scenic patio where you can feast on nacho platters, Western burgers, and chicken linguini with garlic toast.

Stallion Mountain benefits from breathtaking mountain views, glittering lakes, and convenient proximity to the Las Vegas Strip. Over the years, this Jim Colbert and Jeff Brauer-designed course has played host to Frank Sinatra's Celebrity Classic and the Las Vegas Invitational. Golfers will relish the gently rippling fairways, sneaky sand bunkers, and pond and wetland water hazards that pose a challenge on 10 of the course’s 18 holes. The club is elevated with a 16-acre driving range, five practice putting greens, two chipping greens, and a duo of practice bunkers.

Stallion’s 38,000 square-foot clubhouse boasts an inviting restaurant and bar, as well as golf lessons from PGA pro, Adam Markman. You can also treat yourself to branded sweatshirts, hats, and hoodies at the well-stocked pro shop.