Nevada Getaways: Golf Summerlin

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Overview

Summerlin is a master-planned community on the western edge of Las Vegas and with more than 200 miles of trails, 300 parks, and 10 golf courses.  The community affords visitors an island of calm and relaxation while still being just a short drive from the Vegas energy of the Strip. Summerlin’s downtown features an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and sports facilities, and three golf courses in the community designed by PGA great Billy Casper make for a welcoming excursion year-round.

Highland Falls opened in 1999 and at 6,400 yards with fairly generous fairways can appear on paper to be appropriate for shorter hitters. But the landscape is in the foothills and fairways begin as rolling challenges and end up on the back nine with significant elevation changes. It is a fun course that will test all levels of players. The holes are carved through neighborhoods – aim well. The course provides plenty of challenge for big hitters with ball placement at a premium. Eagle Crest is an executive course that measures a little more than 4,000 yards and is the perfect place to bring a newer or learning golfer or seek a challenge that will test your short game. Another Billy Casper design, Eagle Crest runs at a par 60 with several holes 350 yards and more. The terrain and conditions are pristine.

Palm Valley is the longest of the Golf Summerlin courses at a little over 6800 yards. Matches are won or lost on the greens. The fairways are plentiful but the greens are kept in top shape and provide a challenge to even the most practiced player.

What to Do

Summerlin is on the edge of the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon, an outdoor hiking spot that is dotted with lakes and reservoirs. It is also a 30-minute drive west of the strip and downtown. The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area makes up the desert foothills west of Summerlin and includes miles of trails for hiking and desert exploration. The Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Like with many Colorado natural wonders, there are timed-entry reservations for many of the roads and most popular hikes. They can be made at recreation.gov with more information at Redrockcanyonlv.org

To the east of Summerlin is downtown Las Vegas and the many, many pursuits available there, including one of the most ground-breaking entertainment venues in the world – The Sphere.