Public Play · Las Vegas
Las Vegas National Golf ClubEast Las Vegas
A 1961 parkland classic - Las Vegas golf's traditional roots.
Par
71
Yardage
6,614
Rating · Slope
73.2 · 134
Holes
18
Green Fee
$146–$188
The Course
About Las Vegas National Golf Club
Las Vegas National is a traditional, walkable parkland course - a contrast to the desert-target style that later came to define Las Vegas golf. The 18-hole layout plays 6,614 yards to a par 71 (73.2 rating / 134 slope), with fairways meandering past mature palms and five lakes. An on-site driving range with six practice tees supports the round.
History
Las Vegas National Golf Club — History
Las Vegas National Golf Club opened in 1961 as one of the valley's original championship courses, designed by Bert Stamps. A classic mid-century, tree-lined layout, it has operated under several names and ownerships across six decades and remains one of the most established public courses in the city.
Design
Las Vegas National Golf Club — Design
Bert Stamps's 1961 routing reflects the classic parkland era -- tree-lined corridors, modest elevation change, and greens defended by bunkering and water rather than desert waste.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Las Vegas National Golf Club
As a 1961 original, Las Vegas National connects players to the city's earliest golf era -- a traditional parkland round minutes from the Strip, and a deliberate change of pace from the desert-target courses that dominate the market.
The Round
The Journey at Las Vegas National Golf Club
I.
The Opening
The 533-yard 1st doglegs right past two big bunkers, then narrows toward a green with a deep front bunker and a lake to its right. The 2nd bends gently right along the tree line, and the 3rd, first of five par 3s, plays uphill over Knott's Creek to a two-tiered green. The par-5 4th turns left between mature trees, the 5th asks for a forced carry over the creek with the Stratosphere in view, and the 6th is the No. 1 handicap.
II.
The Middle
The 7th runs through a chute of trees to a green that sits higher than it looks, and the par-3 8th has a lake off the front right and a three-tiered green. The 9th, No. 3 on the card, needs a straight drive between a right bunker and trees left. The 403-yard 10th is a gentle dogleg left to a small, narrow green, the 11th has a large front-right bunker, and the uphill 12th (No. 2) squeezes the drive between bunkers left and water right.
III.
The Finish
The 324-yard 13th is a risk-reward short par 4 with a bunker short right that runs into the water. After the 220-yard 14th, the 15th is a par 5 with a lake down the right. The 16th climbs to a green guarded by a big front-right bunker, the 17th crosses Knott's Creek to a shallow, two-tiered green, and the 538-yard 18th winds around two lakes, with the choice to lay up or carry the second.
How to Play It
Las Vegas National Golf Club — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
This is tree-lined parkland rather than desert, but water still matters: Knott's Creek crosses the 3rd, 5th and 17th, and lakes sit by the 1st, 8th, 15th and 18th. From forward tees of about 5,000 yards, lay up short of the creek on the 5th if the carry is uncomfortable, and play the 18th as a three-shot hole that stays left of the second lake.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
The tiered greens are the main defense: the club's course tour describes two- or three-tier surfaces on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 17th and 18th. Take enough club to reach the right tier, especially on the uphill approaches at the 7th, 12th and 17th, where the tour warns the shot plays longer than it looks.
Advanced / Low Handicap
Rated 72.1 with a 130 slope from the back, National rewards control over power. Take on the 324-yard 13th only if the bunker short right, which feeds into the water, is out of play; the club's own advice is a mid-iron to the left. The 6th, 9th and 12th, the three hardest holes, are all par 4s over 410 yards with bunkered approaches.
Signature Holes
Las Vegas National Golf Club — Signature Holes
The Card
Las Vegas National Golf Club 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Yards | 533 | 412 | 198 | 518 | 336 | 437 | 403 | 186 | 421 | 3,444 | 403 | 180 | 412 | 324 | 220 | 543 | 210 | 340 | 538 | 3,170 | 6,614 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
Facilities
Las Vegas National Golf Club — Amenities
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Banquet Facilities
- Snack Bar
Good to Know
Las Vegas National Golf Club — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Las Vegas National Golf Club?
- Las Vegas National 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 National Golf Club?
- Green fees at Las Vegas National Golf Club are typically $146 to $188, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Las Vegas National Golf Club?
- Las Vegas National Golf Club was designed by Bert Stamps and opened in 1961.
- What is the par and yardage at Las Vegas National Golf Club?
- Las Vegas National Golf Club plays to a par of 71 over 6,614 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 73.2 and a slope of 134.
- Is Las Vegas National Golf Club public or private?
- Las Vegas National Golf Club is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Las Vegas National Golf Club located?
- Las Vegas National Golf Club is located at 1911 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169, in the Las Vegas area of Southern Nevada.
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