Public Play · Henderson
Reflection Bay Golf ClubLake Las Vegas, Henderson
Jack Nicklaus golf along the Lake Las Vegas shoreline.
Par
72
Yardage
7,261
Rating · Slope
75.6 · 150
Holes
18
Green Fee
$185–$280
The Course
About Reflection Bay Golf Club
Reflection Bay is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design built through the desert along Lake Las Vegas. The 7,261-yard par-72 layout (75.6 rating / 150 slope) routes five holes along 1.5 miles of shoreline, with water features, strategic bunkering, and dramatic elevation change.
History
Reflection Bay Golf Club — History
Reflection Bay Golf Club opened in 1998 as the first public-resort course in Nevada personally designed by Jack Nicklaus. Set on the shore of Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, it hosted the televised Wendy's Three-Tour Challenge from 1998 to 2007, drawing champions from the PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tours. The course was re-grassed during a 2023 renovation.
Design
Reflection Bay Golf Club — Design
Nicklaus used the lake as the course's anchor -- shoreline holes, water in play, and elevation change framing long views across Lake Las Vegas.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Reflection Bay Golf Club
A public-resort course personally designed by Jack Nicklaus -- and one of the most scenic rounds in Southern Nevada, with 1.5 miles of Lake Las Vegas shoreline in play.
The Round
The Journey at Reflection Bay Golf Club
I.
The Opening
Reflection Bay opens with the 393-yard 1st, the No. 3 handicap, and the 389-yard 2nd before the 223-yard 3rd, a long par 3 rated one of the easier holes. The 414-yard 4th leads to the hardest hole on the card, the 457-yard par-4 5th. The 544-yard 6th, the first par 5, starts with a canyon off the tee; a local rule on the club's card lets a tee shot hit into it be dropped on the forward tee box.
II.
The Middle
The 442-yard 7th is rated the 17th-hardest hole despite its length, and the 164-yard 8th is the shorter of the two front-nine par 3s. The 561-yard 9th closes a 3,587-yard front nine. On the back, the 424-yard 10th, the No. 6 handicap, and the 412-yard 11th lead to the 596-yard 12th, the longest hole on the course and, on the card, the easiest.
III.
The Finish
The 179-yard 13th and the 528-yard 14th come before the hardest back-to-back pair on the card: the 455-yard 15th, the No. 2 handicap, with a split-rail fence along the right edge of the fairway, and the 452-yard 16th, the No. 4. The 199-yard 17th is the last par 3, and the 429-yard 18th finishes a back nine 87 yards longer than the front.
How to Play It
Reflection Bay Golf Club — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
From the 7,261-yard Gold tees the course is rated 75.6 with a 150 slope. The club card lists six tee sets down to the 5,166-yard Bronze, plus a 6,127-yard Combo, so choose by total length rather than habit. On the 6th, remember the local rule: a tee shot into the canyon can be dropped on the forward tee box instead of re-teed.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
Bogey is a good score on the 457-yard 5th and the 455-yard 15th, the two hardest holes on the card. Look for shots back on the par 5s instead: the 596-yard 12th is rated the easiest hole, and the 528-yard 14th is the shortest of the four par 5s. The 442-yard 7th, rated 17th, is another hole that gives more than its length suggests.
Advanced / Low Handicap
Par is 72 with four par 5s, but the round turns on the long par 4s: the 5th, 15th and 16th are all 452 yards or longer and rated 1, 2 and 4. On the 15th, the split-rail fence lines the right edge of the fairway; the card grants free relief from it. The 223-yard 3rd is the longest par 3 and needs a solid long iron or hybrid.
Signature Holes
Reflection Bay Golf Club — Signature Holes
The Card
Reflection Bay 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 393 | 389 | 223 | 414 | 457 | 544 | 442 | 164 | 561 | 3,587 | 424 | 412 | 596 | 179 | 528 | 455 | 452 | 199 | 429 | 3,674 | 7,261 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
Facilities
Reflection Bay Golf Club — Amenities
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Club Rental
- Beach Access
Good to Know
Reflection Bay Golf Club — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Reflection Bay Golf Club?
- Reflection Bay 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 Reflection Bay Golf Club?
- Green fees at Reflection Bay Golf Club are typically $185 to $280, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Reflection Bay Golf Club?
- Reflection Bay Golf Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1998.
- What is the par and yardage at Reflection Bay Golf Club?
- Reflection Bay Golf Club plays to a par of 72 over 7,261 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 75.6 and a slope of 150.
- Is Reflection Bay Golf Club public or private?
- Reflection Bay Golf Club is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Reflection Bay Golf Club located?
- Reflection Bay Golf Club is located at 75 Montelago Blvd, Henderson, NV 89011, in the Henderson area of Southern Nevada.
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