Public Play · Henderson
Serket Golf ClubHenderson, Nevada
The Rees Jones championship course in Henderson - formerly Rio Secco, reborn as Serket.
Par
72
Yardage
7,215
Rating · Slope
74.7 · 140
Holes
18
Green Fee
$185–$295
The Course
About Serket Golf Club
Serket - formerly Rio Secco Golf Club - is the Rees Jones championship course in Henderson's Seven Hills, reborn in 2025 under Cabot's management with a new identity drawn from Serket, the Egyptian goddess of protection, strength and healing, marked by a striking scorpion emblem. The course itself is unchanged: the same dramatic Rees Jones layout that has challenged players since 1997, routed through desert canyons and arroyos with bold elevation changes and strategic bunkering. Now open for public play, it remains one of the Las Vegas Valley's most respected championship tests.
History
Serket Golf Club — History
The course opened for public play in 1997 as Rio Secco Golf Club, a Rees Jones design routed through steep canyons, desert washes and high plateaus above the valley floor in Henderson, and it earned a reputation quickly as a player's course. Jones returned to the property in 2017 to rework his own design, widening the playable corridors while adding detail meant to test stronger players; his stated aim was a course that presents a different test with every round. The club has since been renamed Serket, after the Egyptian goddess of protection, and taken a scorpion as its emblem. The Rees Jones routing underneath the new name is the same one that opened in 1997.
Design
Serket Golf Club — Design
Jones designed Rio Secco with championship standards in mind. Water features prominently, strategic bunkering creates width questions, and the length demands powerful, accurate golf. The greens are complex and frequently defended by hazards. The course doesn't offer shortcuts for any type of golfer.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Serket Golf Club
Serket is the former Rio Secco under Cabot management, and it keeps what made that layout distinctive: a Rees Jones routing through Black Mountain arroyos in Henderson, well away from the Strip corridor most visitors play.
The Round
The Journey at Serket Golf Club
I.
The Opening
Serket opens with a 371-yard par 4 that some can drive, though a deep bunker fronts the green and the club suggests less than driver. The 2nd is a dogleg right the club calls its toughest drive, to a green tilted left to right. The par-3 3rd has a split-level green, the 325-yard 4th is another risk-reward par 4, the 5th climbs to a narrow green, and the 184-yard 6th drops from an elevated tee into the canyon.
II.
The Middle
The club calls the par-4 7th its signature hole, a straight drive with views into the canyon gorge and a short iron to a back-to-front green. The 506-yard 8th has a split fairway and can be reached in two with less than driver; the 9th is a long par 5 facing the Strip. The 10th doglegs left past a fairway bunker, the 11th is a long par 4 rated No. 2, and the 172-yard 12th plays over a desert gorge.
III.
The Finish
The 395-yard 13th plays to a large peninsula green, and long hitters can try to drive it past deep bunkers; the club rates it the easiest scoring hole. The par-5 14th asks for a well-chosen layup with trouble long and left, and the 15th bends gently right. Water guards the front of the 199-yard 16th, where a swale splits the green. Desert sits short and right of the shelved 17th green, and the 18th is a long par 4.
How to Play It
Serket Golf Club — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
Carts are required, and several holes carry over native desert canyons, so pick a tee that keeps those carries comfortable. Take the club's advice on the 1st and 4th and hit less than driver, which still leaves a short approach. On the 12th and 16th aim for the center of the green, with a gorge in front of the 12th and water in front of the 16th.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
On the 2nd, do not bite off too much of the dogleg, then use the left-to-right slope to feed the approach toward the hole. On the 5th, drive just right of the big fairway bunker for a clear look at the uphill green, then favor the left side of it. Play the 9th as a three-shot hole and pick your layup number on the 14th.
Advanced / Low Handicap
The par 5s set up the score: the 8th is reachable with less than driver, the club says only the biggest hitters reach the 9th in two, and long hitters can get home on the 17th if they carry the desert short and right. On the 3rd and 17th, finding the correct tier of the green is the difference between a birdie putt and a three-putt.
Signature Holes
Serket Golf Club — Signature Holes
The Card
Serket 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 371 | 473 | 207 | 325 | 422 | 184 | 386 | 506 | 632 | 3,506 | 423 | 497 | 172 | 395 | 588 | 407 | 199 | 560 | 468 | 3,709 | 7,215 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
Facilities
Serket Golf Club — Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Pro Shop
- Golf Instruction
- Caddie Service
- Driving Range
- Dining
- Locker Rooms
Good to Know
Serket Golf Club — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Serket Golf Club?
- Serket 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 Serket Golf Club?
- Green fees at Serket Golf Club are typically $185 to $295, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Serket Golf Club?
- Serket Golf Club was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1997.
- What is the par and yardage at Serket Golf Club?
- Serket Golf Club plays to a par of 72 over 7,215 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 74.7 and a slope of 140.
- Is Serket Golf Club public or private?
- Serket Golf Club 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 Serket Golf Club located?
- Serket Golf Club is located at 2851 Grand Hills Dr, Henderson, NV 89052, in the Henderson area of Southern Nevada.
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