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 Coyote Springs, which debuts this month, is one of the region's most hyped course openings in recent memory. Part of the new Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trail, the property is sure to find favor among tourists and residents alike. Aliante Golf Club Location: 17 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip Vitals: Designed by Gray Panks and Associates; opened in December 2003. The course has four sets of tees, ranging from 5,430 yards to 7,022 yards. Layout: Two water features and contoured fairways with generous landing areas highlight the course. Another prominent element is arroyos that come into play on 14 of the 18 holes. Each tee box is slightly elevated, which makes every hole and hazard appear shorter than expected. The greens are undulated, so landing your ball on the correct portion of the putting surface is key. Enjoyment factor: The course is fair, challenging and fun to play. Many tee shots require better players to think about club selection, and hitting a fairway metal or hybrid is sometimes better than a driver. The novice golfer will love Aliante's setting, making return trips a definite possibility. Quotable: "The agronomic standards and layout at Aliante Golf Club give players an inspiring experience when they play the course." - Director of sales Kris Strauss. Local knowledge: Aliante is home to the Medicus Golf Institute, which offers full-day golf schools that focus on the short game, full swing, power and scoring. Rates: $70 to $120 during the week; $80 to $140 on weekends. Twilight and super twilight rates also available. For more information, call (702) 399-4888 or visit aliantegolf.com. Coyote Springs Location: 50 miles northeast of the Las Vegas Strip Vitals: The Chase Course at Coyote Springs is the first track to be built on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trail. There are four sets of tees, ranging from 5,349 yards to 7,471 yards. Layout: The Chase Course is a par-72, 7,471-yard layout with a demanding 75.8 rating and 141 slope from the back tees. Eleven lakes come into play, and the course is already considered to be one of Nicklaus's finest desert creations. Enjoyment factor: The rye grass fairways are set against a desert backdrop, and mountain vistas in every direction give a valley oasis feel to the property. The greens feature plenty of movement and plateaus that are ripe for strategic pin placements. It's best to aim away from the deep white-sand bunkers protecting them. Quotable: "The courses we are now planning for Coyote Springs will use and enhance this rare landscape to offer players of every skill level a golf experience which is enjoyable, challenging and memorable." - Course designer Jack Nicklaus. Local knowledge: Coyote Springs will be home to a PGA Village, which will include a PGA Historical Center and a PGA Learning Center that will open in late 2009. Golfers can learn about the history of the game and seek the expertise of PGA professionals. The second course at Coyote Springs, which is yet to be named and will be designed by Nicklaus and Pete Dye, is scheduled to be completed in 2010. Rates: When Coyote Springs opens on April 25, green fees will be $195. They'll drop to $145 on June 10 and remain that way until August 31. For more information, call (800) 944-1594 or visit coyotesprings.com. Las Vegas golf course directory Angel Park (702) 254-4653 • angelpark.com Angel Park is located in the northwestern part of the city limits, an area that has no shortage of golf courses. But few courses in the region, or the country, offer as much as this property: two 18-hole courses designed by Arnold Palmer, an 18-hole putting course with hazards, a lighted par-3 course, and spectacular views of Red Rock Canyon. The Legacy Golf Club (702) 897-2187 • thelegacygc.com The Legacy Golf Club, a frequent host of U.S. Open qualifying rounds, is one of the toughest courses in Las Vegas, with a rating of 74.9 from the tips, which stretch 7,233 yards. The multi-tiered Scottish-style fairways, undulating greens and ubiquitous lava rock make this Arthur Hills-designed course a legitimate test of golf for the best players. The Revere (877) 2REVERE • reveregolf.com The Revere at Anthem boasts two Billy Casper/Greg Nash-designed tracks that rank among the most fascinating in the region. Both traverse through rugged desert canyons and valleys, with the 7,143-yard Lexington a shotmaker's dream. The 7,034-yard Concord is more forgiving off the tee and has more generously sized greens. Red Rock Country Club (866) 934-4653 • redrockcountryclub.com Red Rock features two Arnold Palmer-designed signature courses. Waterfalls, lush greenery and a very relaxed feel make both courses a welcome respite. Siena Golf Club (888) 689-6469 • sienagolfclub.com The Spring Mountains surround Siena, which utilizes doglegs, strategic bunkering and rolling fairways to test players' shotmaking abilities. The greens at the course are built to PGA Tour specifications, with severe undulations and tiers adding to the challenge. Badlands Golf Club (702) 363-0754 • badlandsgc.com With three nines - Desperado, Diablo and Outlaw - Badlands is a fun, versatile venue that's only 15 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Arroyos, canyons and natural washes come into play on a variety of shots. Badlands also offers stunning desert views. |
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