Invitation & Access · Las Vegas
Spanish Trail Country Club
Private championship desert layout in west valley.
Par
72
Yardage
6,871
Rating · Slope
74.4 · 144
Holes
18
Green Fee
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The Course
Overview
Spanish Trail Country Club represents private championship desert golf in Southern Nevada — a course that delivers legitimate challenge and quality conditioning at 6,871 yards from championship tees.
History
Course history
Spanish Trail Country Club opened in 1984 as one of the Las Vegas valley's pioneering private golf communities, with 27 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The Sunrise, Lakes and Canyon nines combine into three distinct 18-hole routings, and the club has long been a fixture of upscale private golf in the southwest valley.
Design
Design philosophy
Spanish Trail reflects desert design principles that have evolved over decades of Southern Nevada golf. The course flows with the natural terrain, utilizing elevation changes and desert vegetation.
The Round
The course journey
I.
The Opening
Each Spanish Trail combination opens across mature, tree-lined parkland terrain that has matured over four decades. Jones eases members in with playable corridors before the water and bunkering of the stronger nines take hold.
II.
The Middle
The middle holes — particularly across the Lakes nine — bring water decisively into play, demanding precise positioning and confident club selection. The 27-hole variety means the strategic test shifts depending on the day's routing.
III.
The Finish
The closing holes of the Canyon/Lakes routing play to a stout 74.4/144, with water and length combining for a demanding finish. Patience and course management close the round more reliably than aggression.
How to Play It
Playing strategy by skill
Beginner / High Handicap
From the forward tees Spanish Trail is a mature, walkable parkland test — keep the ball in the wide corridors and away from the lakes. Let the generous landing areas and the absence of desert forced-carries build confidence.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
Know which nine you're playing and plan around the water on the Lakes holes, choosing safe sides into the well-bunkered greens. Jones' routing rewards players who position rather than overpower.
Advanced / Low Handicap
At 74.4/144 from the championship tees the Canyon/Lakes combination is a genuine test: control trajectory over water, work the ball into the green angles, and respect the bunkering. The high slope reflects how quickly a loose shot turns into trouble.
Signature Holes
Spanish Trail Country Club, in frame.
Facilities
Amenities & services
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tennis
- Swimming Pool
- Banquet Facilities
- Cart Rental
Good to Know
Spanish Trail Country Club — questions answered
- How do I get on Spanish Trail Country Club?
- Spanish Trail Country Club is a private club — play is reserved for members and their guests. The only way on is a membership or a member's invitation; there is no public tee sheet.
- Who designed Spanish Trail Country Club?
- Spanish Trail Country Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and opened in 1984.
- What is the par and yardage at Spanish Trail Country Club?
- Spanish Trail Country Club plays to a par of 72 over 6,871 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 74.4 and a slope of 144.
- Is Spanish Trail Country Club public or private?
- Spanish Trail Country Club is a private member club — not open to public play. Access is by membership or a member's invitation; there is no public tee sheet.
- Where is Spanish Trail Country Club located?
- Spanish Trail Country Club is located at 5050 Spanish Trail Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89113, in the Las Vegas area of Southern Nevada.
How to Play It
Getting on Spanish Trail Country Club.
Spanish Trail Country Club is a private club — play is reserved for members and their guests, with no public tee sheet. The only way on is a membership or a member's invitation.
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