Bear’s Best Golf Club

The Bear’s Best Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece that has been considered as one of Las Vegas’ gorgeous golf courses. This golf layout served as the replica for Nicklaus’ top courses and was granted with 4 ½ stars by the famous Golf Digest Magazine. From the tips, the golf course plays at around 7,200 yards with a course rating of 74.0 and a slope rating of 147. Being a true test of pure golf, the layout has the distinctive 2 holes that have been dubbed as the most challenging as well as nerve-racking on the entire Bear’s Best course. The first hole, which is hole #1 offers the 413-yard par-4 play with a dogleg left that is playing closely along one of the layout’s two water hazards. The second hole is the #8 that has a par-5, 599-yard play. It also features a long and straight downhill hole with no fairway bunkers.

Aside from the challenging holes, the golf course is also being highlighted by the eye-catching imported black sand. While on play, golfing guests will have a glimpse of the tee boxes that look dark and clouded due to the effect of the black sand. If in case you are not yet ready to hit the real greens, the golf club also features the 75,000 square feet driving range that has the neatly stacked Nike golf balls that are ready for use. The putting and chipping greens can be very tricky with the moderate to severe undulations. Other added attractions are the exceptional views of the popular Las Vegas Strip. The Bear’s Best Golf Club is more than just a replica, but one of the finest golf vacation destinations in America as well.

Royal Links Golf Club

Unmatched golfing experience is what the Royal Links Golf Club is all about. This golf gem was created to honor golf’s rich tradition and history. The entire layout recreates some of the British Open rotation including St. Andrews’ “Hell Bunker” and “The Road Hole”, and Royal Troon’s “The Postage Stamp”. Other courses that were included in the loop are Royal Liverpool, Turnberry, Royal Lytham, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Royal Birkdale, and Prestwick. And in order to commemorate British Open’s great moments, monuments were erected at the golf course’s various points. The Champions Wall for instance was erected in an area near the practice green to honor British Open American champions.

The Royal Links Golf Club also features the authentic Scottish designed holes with the perfect combination of deep and hidden bunkers and hazards to complete the challenging rounds of golf. And in order to cater various skill levels, the course has the four sets of tees. The Royal tees offer the 7,029-yard play with the course rating of 73.7 and a slope rating of 135. The Gold tees offer a 6,602-yard play with course rating of 71.2 and slope rating of 135. The Ruby tees play at 5,864 yards with a course rating of 68.4 and slope rating of 125 while the Emerald tees offer the 5,142-yard of play with the course rating of 69.8 and a slope rating of 115.  Forecaddies are highly recommended while on play.

Aside from the challenging golf layout, the Royal Links Golf Club also boasts of its castle-style clubhouse which was named as one of America’s top golf shops as cited by the Golf World Business Magazine in 2004. Guests can find an assortment of quality merchandise including Callaway clubs, FootJoy shoe rentals, and the collectible memorabilia. Golfing guests are required to have the proper golfing outfit.

Desert Pines Golf Club

Superior course conditions and five-star customer service is what the Desert Pines Golf Club is all about. Perfectly set in the vast lands of Nevada, this course offers golfers with the 6,810-yard par-71 challenging play. The entire golf layout also features the three sets of tees with the bent grass putting greens, mounding, and the generous fairways. To provide golfers with a fair golf challenge, the layout is also being highlighted by some narrow fairways, water hazards, and plenty of bunkers. There are even tricky undulations, plenty of breaks, and railroad tie bunkers to keep golfers challenged the entire golf round. Since its debut in 1997, Desert Pines has been attracting all sorts of golfers with various skill levels.

In 2007, the Desert Pines Golf Club underwent an extensive renovation. The greens were rebuilt and topped with new putting surfaces in order to provide high-quality golfing experience. The golf course was also chosen to host the popular Big Break II by Golf Channel.  That is why the golf course has been cited as one of the “Top 50 Resort Courses” by Golf Digest. What makes each round unique is that golfers are required to have the good course management skills to make the most out of the game. And to add a little excitement to your golf round, Desert Pines also offers the “Beat the Pro” where golfers can challenge a course personnel with a par-3 play that is “closest to the hole”. The prize is a merchandise credit in the resort’s golf shop.

Aside from the challenging golf course, Desert Pines also boasts about its high-end clubhouse that features a golf shop, restaurant, locker rooms with exemplary service from the clubhouse staff.

Anthem Country Club

Just fifteen minutes off the Las Vegas Strip is the spectacular Anthem Country Club. This Hale Irwin – Keith Foster golf gem stands in a breathtaking natural desert terrain with six lakes, sparkling waterfalls, dramatic elevation changes, and the sweeping panoramic mountain views. The strategic bunkers that dot the 7,267-yard par-72 layout also make the course challenging enough even for the skilled golfer. With the rough that is PGA Tour-like, playing at the Anthem Country Club is just like playing like the champions. That is why this golf course has been considered as a must play when visiting Las Vegas.

Aside from the demanding golf course, the Anthem Country Club also offers the state-of-the-art practice facility. The driving range, all in grass, is being highlighted by multiple pins with distances that have been accurately lasered. The chipping green on the other hand has the practice balls as well as the shag bags included in the set up, in order for you to stop by and practice your short game before hitting a golf round. You can also encounter the strategic bunkers even during your practice and the putting green that will serve as a definite challenge. And with the undulating bent grass greens and the 4-foot elevation change, it is just like playing in the real golf course. The golf club also implements the strict dress code and the non-metal spikes golf shoes.

Although the Anthem Country Club is a fully private facility, the club just recently opened the limited non-member play. If you want to experience the finest PGA-like golfing as well as get a glimpse of the scenic vistas, this place will serve as the perfect golf vacation destination for the entire family.

The Legacy Golf Club

The Legacy Golf Club is an 18-hole desert jewel designed by Arthur Hills, an acclaimed golf course architect. This 7,233-yard golf masterpiece features the large undulating greens, multi-tiered fairways, and the manicured playing conditions. To make the layout more challenging for the beginner golfers, the generous landing areas and the well-spaced tee boxes were also added. Each of the golf course’s tee boxes is shaped like the playing cards: Spades, Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds. This premier facility also boasts of the popular “Devil’s Triangle” at holes #11, #12, and #13. From the black tees, The Legacy was given a course rating of 74.5 and a slope rating of 137.

Since its opening in 1989, the golf course has already hosted several golf competitions including the American Junior Golf Association tournaments as well as the United States Open Qualifying. The Legacy Golf Club also served as the training ground for golf sensations like Tiger Woods, Trip Kuehene, and Chris Riley who in their junior years have competed in the American Junior Golf Tournament. The Legacy is also proud of being cited by Las Vegas Review Journal as the “Best Course in Nevada” as well as one of the “Top 10 Courses you can play in Nevada” named by Golf Digest.

What makes The Legacy Golf Club unique from the rest of the golf courses is that this nationally applauded facility also features the contrasting native grasses and desert flora, the jagged lava rock, multiple tier fairways, and the Love grass. The quick lofty greens, rolling topography, and deep bunkers are also perfectly integrated to the angled fairways that run all the way through the desert landscaping.

Laurel Island Links

Amazing design, excellent condition, and true rolling slick greens are among the best things that suits the best description for Laurel Island Links. The course was designed by the famed David Love III and was opened for play in 1996. What makes this golf course unique from the rest of the traditional Georgia layouts are the seven bridges that span in the low-lying areas in order to connect the links. Not only that, the golf course also features the beautifully manicured Bermuda grass tees, greens, fairways, nearby marshlands, and the holes that wonders along the beautiful Crooked River Basin.

The golf course also offers golfers with the perfect starting hole at #1. This par-4, 386-yard layout features the slight left curve around a bunker and a wide fairway. The #1 hole, together with #4, #8, #9, and #18, has been considered as the most difficult greens in the entire layout. These greens offer the most inaccurate lag putting that can lead to certain three-putts. The rest of the greens in the layout are speedy which golfers also need to watch out for. If you want to take a peek on the perfect collection of excellent golf characteristics squeezed into one hole then get ready for the #15 hole. If you want to pass this fair test in golf then avoid going too far towards the left as another bunker awaits you on that side. These are some of the challenges that every golfer will be facing when playing in Laurel Island Links.

Among the many citations that the Laurel Island Links has been receiving include Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses in America” and the “Best Golf Course on the Georgia Coast” by Atlanta Magazine.

Siena Golf Club

Golf at its finest is what the Siena Golf Club is all about. Designed by the famous architects Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley, the layout is set in the natural beauty of the vast lands ringed by the very tall Spring Mountains. The golf course also features the artful bunkering, the gently rolling fairways, and the stunning views of Las Vegas’ skyline. While on play, golfers will confront the ideal blend of straightway holes and doglegs, the balance between the rugged and benign green complexes, the mix of the ample and slender fairways, and the variety in pacing and routing of golf holes. To add up to the challenge, the layout also offers golfers with the array of shot-making options as well as the grassy bail-out areas.

In order to make a good start at the Siena Golf Club, you need to have to deal with a justly straight par-4 first hole. As you move along the bunkers and fairways, you will be led to a beautiful 562-yard par-5 third hole with a tee box that is in front of the small lake. And to wrap up the challenging golf round, you will face the breathtaking 18th hole that features the slightly elevated and dogleg hills.

All year round, golfers from the different parts of the globe flock the golf club to experience superb golfing. Aside from the challenging holes, guests also look forward to have the glimpse of the scenic lush green course that perfectly blends with the striking backdrop of the Spring Mountains. If you want to have an exciting golf vacation destination that fits your cup of tea, then visit the Siena Golf Club.

The Oaks Golf Club

Perfectly nestled among the native wetlands and majestic timberlands of Mississippi, The Oaks Golf Club is all about unforgettable golfing experiences. This par-72 golf course is being highlighted by the dramatic green complexes, strategic bunkering, and a meandering routing that provides tranquil and serene golf atmosphere. The golf course was given a rating of 74.0 and a slope rating of 138. Since the course’s opening in 1998, the golf course has been receiving numerous awards and accolades from reputable publications. The awards include the “Top Ten Courses in Mississippi”, “Best Course on the Coast”, and the 2003 “Golf Course of the Year for the Mississippi Gulf Coast”. Golf Digest also cited The Oaks Golf Club as the “2008-2009 Best Places to Play”. The latter also rated The Oaks with 4 ½ stars based on a 1 to 5 scale with 4 being outstanding and 5 as superb. Aside from Golf Digest, the National Golf Course Owners Association, Golf Magazine, and the Coast Magazine have also cited the golf course as one of the best.

This prized golf gem has also challenged some of the world’s finest golfers through the series of golf championship matches that the golf course has already hosted. Among the major golf competitions include the Nike Mississippi Gulf Coast Open in 1999, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Open in 2002, the USGA Junior Amateur Qualifying Site in 2002, and the PGA Tour Q-School – Stage 1 in 2003.  The Oaks Golf Club is also known to have the popular “Hooters Girls” that provides golfing guests with refreshment and snacks through the club’s traditional refreshment cart.

The Preserve Golf Club

The Preserve Golf Club is a Jerry Pate masterpiece that offers 18 holes of pure golfing experience. The entire course meanders through Mississippi’s 245 pristine acres also ringed by the acres of century-old nature preserve. Surrounding the 7,067-yard par-71 golf course are the pitcher plant bogs, long leaf pine savannah, cypress swamps, native grass prairies, and the live oak groves that manifest nature’s awesome beauty. The Jerry Pate signature layout also features the five sets of tees that will challenge even the highly skilled golfers.

Each year, golfers with various ability levels flock this award-winning golf course not just to experience one of the world’s finest golf, but also come across with nature’s wonders. Pate’s long experience in golf course designing has led him to create a masterpiece that is beyond compare. In 2007, The Preserve Golf Club has been designated as one of the 21 golf sanctuaries around the world with the prestigious Silver Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. This was done to assure of the development that is included in the comprehensive environmental planning before and after the construction. The Preserve Golf Club is dedicated to lend a hand in protecting its natural environment while the pristine conditions of the entire golf course are being maintained.

Although The Preserve has the limited space, Jerry Pate skillfully blended the long and short hole designs that are bounded by pure nature. He also made sure that nature and wildlife are unharmed. To add up to the diversity of each golf round, Pate took advantage of the natural swamps and wetlands in order to make The Preserve Golf Club a highly celebrated golf haven.

Beach Club Golf Links

The 18-hole Beach Club Golf Links has been dubbed as one of Ocean City’s outstanding championship golf courses. Designed by the famed Brian Ault, this golf gem is all about the perfect harmony of sand, water, and the mature stands of grasses and trees that provide a unique and memorable golfing experience. The Beach Club also features 6 imposing lakes that run through mature forests with the gently rolling fairways. That is why the course provides the fair test of golf especially for the long hitters. But nonetheless, the golf course can be very accommodating to the recreational golfers.

In 2006 and 2007, Golf Digest rated the Beach Club Golf Links with 3 ½ stars “Course to Play”. From the back tees playing at 7,020 yards, golfers will bump into various challenges that even the accomplished golfer would find it very taxing. The 3 additional tee boxes on the other hand can reduce the distance for the weekend enthusiasts. Adding up to the challenge are the appropriately placed bunkers that guard the large and undulating greens. The course also provides the wide and sweeping fairways that would allow golfers for a fair recovery for an errant tee shot.

Aside from the demanding golf holes, guests at the Beach Club Golf Links are also provided with other high-end facilities. For the beginners, the 24 station driving range can be an advantage. The area features two practice putting and chipping greens with a bunker. A golf shop can also be located within the vicinity where you can get the complete line of golf equipments and accessories. After each golf round, guests can also share a meal at the Beach Club Café where variety of foods are served that will surely satisfy all sorts of appetites.