Invitation & Access · Boulder City
Cascata
Rees Jones' canyon masterpiece in Boulder City.
Par
72
Yardage
7,079
Rating · Slope
75.8 · 142
Holes
18
Green Fee
$295–$399
The Course
Overview
Cascata is sculpted from canyon walls in Boulder City, featuring one of the most dramatic golf settings in the desert. Rees Jones' design utilizes vertical elevation changes exceeding 300 feet, creating a course that feels more like climbing a golf mountain than playing a golf course. The dramatic waterfalls, native desert landscape, and exclusive membership combine to create an unparalleled luxury golf experience.
Design
Design philosophy
Jones designed Cascata around the natural canyon topology, maximizing dramatic elevation changes and scenic vistas. The course embraces the vertical landscape with holes that plummet into canyons and climb back out. Strategic bunkering frames each hole, water features cascade naturally, and the conditioning reflects exclusive membership standards. Every hole offers distinct visual drama.
The Round
The course journey
I.
The Opening
The opening holes establish the elevation narrative, offering relatively gentle introduction before the terrain becomes more aggressive. Holes 1-3 play at upper elevation with generous fairways. Hole 4 begins the descent, and by hole 5 players are experiencing significant elevation loss, setting up a dramatic par-3 over a canyon to a remote green.
II.
The Middle
The middle holes traverse the deepest canyon sections. Hole 8 is the iconic waterfall par-3, where water cascades beside the tee box and frames a dramatic approach. Holes 9-11 climb back out of the canyon, with 11 offering dramatic elevated views back across the property. This section is the defining character of Cascata.
III.
The Finish
The back nine settles into upper elevation with less dramatic but still challenging closing holes. The 17th and 18th offer views back to the canyon, finishing the round with a sense of completion and accomplishment.
How to Play It
Playing strategy by skill
Beginner / High Handicap
Cascata is genuinely difficult for higher handicaps due to elevation changes, distance, and dramatic canyon holes. Club selection relative to elevation is critical — balls fly longer at lower elevation, shorter at upper elevation. Conservative play and center-of-fairway focus is wise. The par-3s over canyons demand accuracy.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
Mid-handicap golfers should respect the elevation. A club longer at elevation may be appropriate. Focus on staying in the fairway — recovery from the canyon-side rough is extremely difficult. The course rewards straight hitting more than distance. Take pars and celebrate them.
Advanced / Low Handicap
Elite golfers recognize the course as a test of accurate ball-striking and elevation management. The bunkering is sophisticated and strategic. The canyon holes offer risk-reward opportunities for creative play. The dramatic setting shouldn't distract from technical execution.
Signature Holes
Cascata, in frame.
The Card
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 410 | 380 | 530 | 420 | 165 | 395 | 565 | 180 | 440 | 3,485 | 430 | 580 | 405 | 195 | 390 | 555 | 415 | 170 | 425 | 3,565 | 7,050 |
| Handicap | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
Facilities
Amenities & services
- Clubhouse
- Pro Shop
- Golf Instruction
- Caddie Service
- Driving Range
- Dining
- Locker Rooms
- Spa Services
Good to Know
Cascata — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Cascata?
- Cascata 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 Cascata?
- Green fees at Cascata are typically $295–$399, varying by season, day of week and time. Call for pricing
- Who designed Cascata?
- Cascata was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 2000.
- What is the par and yardage at Cascata?
- Cascata plays to a par of 72 over 7,079 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 75.8 and a slope of 142.
- Is Cascata public or private?
- Cascata is a premium course with two ways on: it releases a limited block of public tee times you can book on GolfNow, or you can arrange access through a casino host — often comped as part of a casino stay.
- Where is Cascata located?
- Cascata is located at 10 Cascata Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005, in the Boulder City area of Southern Nevada.
How to Play It
Book Cascata.
Cascata releases a limited block of public tee times — book them on GolfNow and pay the premium for access. Or arrange it through Casino Host Vegas, where the round is often comped as part of a casino stay.
Golf in LV is an independent guide — we don’t sell tee times or mark them up. We map the exact way on.
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