Public Play · Boulder City
Boulder City Golf CourseBoulder City
A classic municipal course near Hoover Dam.
Par
72
Yardage
6,532
Rating · Slope
71.4 · 128
Holes
18
Green Fee
$60–$70
The Course
About Boulder City Golf Course
Boulder City Golf Course is an approachable municipal layout - tree-lined fairways, large receptive greens, and water in play on seven holes. The par-72 course plays 6,532 yards from the Blue tees (71.4 rating / 128 slope), and its large greens keep it one of the friendlier rounds in the region.
History
Boulder City Golf Course — History
Boulder City Golf Course opened in 1973, a Billy Casper and David Rainville design and a municipal course about half an hour from the Strip, near Hoover Dam.
Design
Boulder City Golf Course — Design
Casper and Rainville built a straightforward municipal course -- tree-lined and walkable, with the water hazards providing the strategic interest.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Boulder City Golf Course
A relaxed, affordable municipal round near Hoover Dam -- tree-lined and walkable, with large greens that forgive a loose approach.
The Round
The Journey at Boulder City Golf Course
I.
The Opening
Boulder City is a traditional parkland layout set between three mountain ranges near Hoover Dam, with tree-lined fairways, large receptive greens and water in play on seven holes. Bunkers sit around the greens and in the fairways, and many of the greens are multi-tiered. The par-4 6th shows the formula early: a lake runs off the right side of the fairway, and two bunkers on the left can catch the tee shot.
II.
The Middle
The front nine closes with a par 4, and the back nine opens with two more before the 12th, the first par 5 of the inward half. The large, receptive greens help on longer approaches, but their tiers punish an iron that finishes on the wrong level, so the target through this stretch is usually a section of the green rather than the flag itself.
III.
The Finish
The closing six mix two par 3s, at the 14th and 17th, with the par-5 16th and three par 4s. The course description singles out the finishing stretch for a good risk-reward par 4 and a picturesque par 3, and the round ends on a par-4 18th played to a well-protected green.
How to Play It
Boulder City Golf Course — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
The club describes Boulder City as enjoyable for every level, with large, receptive greens and rounds usually finished in four and a half hours or less. Water is in play on seven holes, so aim away from it rather than at the flag. On the par-4 6th, with a lake to the right and two bunkers to the left, the middle of the fairway is the whole goal.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
Many greens are multi-tiered, so on most holes the approach matters more than the drive: find the tier the flag sits on and leave the ball below it where you can. The 18th's green is well protected, so a miss short in the fairway beats a short-sided one. In the closing stretch, pick the risk-reward par 4 as the one hole to press only if the drive is in position.
Advanced / Low Handicap
At 6,532 yards from the Blue tees, Boulder City is a placement and putting test rather than a long one. The finishing stretch includes a risk-reward par 4 that pays an aggressive, accurate line, and the tiered greens reward the correct level over the middle. Tree-lined fairways and seven water holes take away the bailout on loose drives.
Signature Holes
Boulder City Golf Course — Signature Holes
The Card
Boulder City Golf Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 486 | 398 | 400 | 179 | 548 | 406 | 171 | 279 | 396 | 3,263 | 350 | 350 | 488 | 410 | 186 | 450 | 486 | 180 | 369 | 3,269 | 6,532 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
Facilities
Boulder City Golf Course — Amenities
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Short Game Area
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Banquet Facilities
- Locker Rooms
Good to Know
Boulder City Golf Course — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Boulder City Golf Course?
- Boulder City Golf Course accepts online tee-time bookings. Golf in LV links the exact booking page on this course's listing.
- How much does it cost to play Boulder City Golf Course?
- Green fees at Boulder City Golf Course are typically $60 to $70, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Boulder City Golf Course?
- Boulder City Golf Course was designed by Billy Casper & David Rainville and opened in 1973.
- What is the par and yardage at Boulder City Golf Course?
- Boulder City Golf Course plays to a par of 72 over 6,532 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 71.4 and a slope of 128.
- Is Boulder City Golf Course public or private?
- Boulder City Golf Course is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Boulder City Golf Course located?
- Boulder City Golf Course is located at 1 Clubhouse Dr, Boulder City, NV 89005, in the Boulder City area of Southern Nevada.
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