Thursday, July 31, 2008

Rio Secco Golf Club Review


I had the oportunity play Rio Secco Golf Club in Henderson last week and was very pleasantly surprised. The course was in terrific condition and the houses surrounding the course are spectacular. There are some of the largest homes in Vegas perched along the bluffs around this course. Fortunately I managed not to hit any of them.


This course is definitely a challenge though. Some of the fairways are very narrow and from the Tee Box to the fairway can be a tough shot over an arroyo or open desert. The elevations change as this course follows the contours of the hills and valleys in the mountains at the south end of Las Vegas. This does offer spectacular views of the city from this elevation.


Finding this course was slightly difficult as the signage is poor. Once I realized it was just off of Eastern Avenue, just above the Anthem cutoff, it was easy. The club house, restaurant, snack bar and pro shop seemed well stocked and maintained. The practice facilities were very good but the greens on the course are very fast. Be prepared for some challenging putts. I did manage to donate a few golf balls to the Desert Golf Gods but my son played from the championship tees and shot a respectable 75, and ended with his original ball. Go figure, I struggle with high 90's to low 100's while he shoots high 60's tolow 70's. I've been playing for over 25 years while he's only played for 3 years. Golf is wasted on the youth in my case.

With all of the courses available in Las Vegas to play, his one is definitely challenging and not necessarily for the weak at heart. choose this course from the available Vegas golf courses if your up to a challenging day of golf.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Legacy Golf Club Review


The Legacy Golf Club is a great course to play whether your a local Vegas resident or a vacationer. This course is also one of the qualifying courses for the U.N.L.V. golf team and the Professional Golf Course Management program. U.N.L.V. actually offers a program in Professional Golf Management. Imagine that, four years of studying golf?


This course offers a driving range, practice putting and chipping facility, complete restaurant and lounge, beverage cart services, club rentals and instruction. Play is in the Legacy development of homes but the fairways are wide enough to avoid hitting a house, even though I've managed to do that.


Their hole number 10 hole is their signature hole, with each tee box shaped like a deck of card's suit. The greens are fast but fair. There are desert plants on the rough but overall most of the course is fair and fun to play. Next time you're here for a Las Vegas vacation consider playing this course for a fun day of golf.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Stallion Mountain Golf Club Closing?


I just read an article today in the Review Journal, Las Vegas' local newspaper, that Stallion Mountain Golf Club closed effective Sunday, July 13th. It seems the club members only heard about this the day before, with a notice to collect any personal items from their lockers in the club house before close of business last Sunday.


What a shame as I've played that course on several occassions and really enjoyed it. For my level of golf ability, this course is oth challenging and fun. This is one course I've only hit a few houses. This course has changed hands in the past but the clubhouse facilities, restaurant and bar have always been a treat. Even the practice facilities are (or should I say were) great. I hope this course will plan on re-open rathe than have houses built on it as the two sister courses located at the same facility had happen in the past coupleof years.


I guess I'll have to choose other Las Vegas Golf Courses for my next round of golf.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Las Vegas Golf Municipal Course review


The Las Vegas Golf Club is one of Las Vegas' oldest courses and is a well maintained municipal course. Located at the corner of Decatur Boulevard and Washington Avenue, this course offers a fun day of golf at a reasonable Las Vegas price.


There is a large driving range and practice putting facility to warm up before your round of golf. This course is reasonably flat as it's located in the middle of the city but has managed to place some challenging water and bunker hazards. Being a municipal course, this is forgiving enough for the inexperienced golfer to still enjoy the game but the middle of the road golfer can enjoy this as well.


There is a restaurant and bar for those before and after game bites and beers. They also have rental clubs and carts if you choose. If you're looking for a reasonable but fun day of golf, the Las Vegas Golf Club is a great alternative to the high priced and overly challenging courses located throughout the valley.