Public Play · Las Vegas
Las Vegas Golf Club
The historical anchor — championship public, since 1967.
Par
72
Yardage
6,319
Rating · Slope
69.8 · 121
Holes
18
Green Fee
$69–$89
The Course
Overview
Las Vegas Golf Club represents the historical anchor of Las Vegas golf — a course that predates the modern resort-golf era and maintains the character of authentic golf club operations in the desert environment.
History
Course history
Las Vegas Golf Club is the oldest course in the valley, designed in 1938 by celebrated architect William P. Bell — the same designer behind Torrey Pines and Riviera Country Club. Now operated by Arcis Golf, the historic muni recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that refreshed the clubhouse and course while preserving its classic, walkable character.
Design
Design philosophy
Bell's classic-era routing predates Las Vegas' theatrical desert-golf movement, relying on mature cottonwoods and pines, doglegs and traditional bunkering rather than manufactured drama. The result is a strategic, walkable parkland-style layout where shot placement and angles matter more than forced carries.
The Round
The course journey
I.
The Opening
The round opens through wide, tree-lined fairways that reward a confident, rhythmic start. Bell's classic design eases players in, using doglegs and mature timber rather than desert hazard to frame the early holes.
II.
The Middle
The middle holes show the course's strategic diversity, with doglegs and well-placed bunkering asking for thoughtful positioning off the tee. Water features and the valley's oldest stands of cottonwood add both challenge and character.
III.
The Finish
The closing stretch plays to the course's traditional strengths, rewarding patient, well-placed golf over raw power. At a modest 6,319 yards it stays fair, but the angles and trees demand respect to the finish.
How to Play It
Playing strategy by skill
Beginner / High Handicap
This is one of the friendliest tests in the valley — pick a comfortable tee, keep the ball under the tree line, and enjoy a walkable, classic layout. There are no forced desert carries, so steady contact will be rewarded.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
Use the doglegs to your advantage by shaping tee balls into the corners and leaving full-swing approaches. The mature trees and traditional bunkering reward players who think a shot ahead rather than simply firing at flags.
Advanced / Low Handicap
At 69.8/121 the challenge is precision rather than length: work the ball off the doglegs, control spin into Bell's classic green complexes, and convert the scoring chances a shorter layout offers. Course management, not power, separates the low rounds here.
Signature Holes
Las Vegas Golf Club, in frame.
Facilities
Amenities & services
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Club Rental
- Lessons
- Cart Rental
Good to Know
Las Vegas Golf Club — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Las Vegas Golf Club?
- Las Vegas Golf Club 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 Las Vegas Golf Club?
- Green fees at Las Vegas Golf Club are typically $69–$89, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Las Vegas Golf Club?
- Las Vegas Golf Club was designed by William P. Bell and opened in 1938.
- What is the par and yardage at Las Vegas Golf Club?
- Las Vegas Golf Club plays to a par of 72 over 6,319 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 69.8 and a slope of 121.
- Is Las Vegas Golf Club public or private?
- Las Vegas Golf Club is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Las Vegas Golf Club located?
- Las Vegas Golf Club is located at 4300 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89107, in the Las Vegas area of Southern Nevada.
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