When it comes to Las Vegas , there ’ s no limit to extraordinary golf
LAS VEGAS HAS COME A LONG WAY FROM ITS ROOTS AS A WESTERN GAMBLING MECCA . Sure , you can still belly up to a blackjack table at one of the city ’ s many casinos and waste the hours away . But then you ’ d be missing some of the other great activities the city has to offer . Take in a Vegas Golden Knights game and soak in the unique experience of watching a hockey game that can feel like a Vegas show . Take a helicopter ride and view the Grand Canyon in all its glory from above .
Oh , and there ’ s golf too . Plenty of it . Let ’ s explore some of southern Nevada ’ s best options . As the Virginia winter sets in , there ’ s no better time to head west to warmer climes to get a feel for what Vegas and the surrounding communities have to offer .
SHADOW CREEK
You ’ ve probably seen Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas on television , whether it was during the much ballyhooed match between Tiger and Phil in 2018 or during the PGA Tour ’ s CJ Cup , which was relocated from Southeast Asia in 2020 during the pandemic . The LPGA got in on the action as well , hosting its Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play in 2021 at the Tom Fazio designed gem .
Shadow Creek is open to public play , but be warned : You ’ re going to pay dearly for the privilege . First , you must stay at an MGM Resorts International hotel to get a starting time . Once there , be prepared to shell out a cool $ 1,000 during peak months and $ 750 during off-peak times . Shadow Creek is known for its majestic beauty , a true green oasis sprouting from the Nevada desert landscape . Its website it littered with testimonials from the rich and famous , espousing the course ’ s beauty .
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