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CASCATA

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pon opening in 2000, Sports Illustrated
labeled Cascata, a stunning Rees Jones
Umasterpiece located in the mountains a short
drive from the Las Vegas Strip, “golf’s hidden
treasure.”

Ever since, the jaws of golfers have been dropping
while enjoying the immersive Cascata experience,
which begins by walking into the 37,000 square
foot clubhouse where a river runs through it (it
must be seen to be believed). The gushing sounds
of water soothe the soul, and the personal greeting
from an attentive staff signals the beginning of an
unforgettable day.
Your name on a locker is another unexpected touch
and provides a VIP feeling plus a souvenir upon
the day’s conclusion. During the round, a tour-
caliber forecaddie will provide proper direction
while also sharing stories and tall tales, like the
time John Daly tried to drive the par 5, 18th green
or when Tiger Woods walked on water (doesn’t he
always?).
Master architect Jones twirled his design magic
over 800 acres at Cascata, with each individual
hole a work of art and singular in nature. Much of
the round will be played in seclusion as groups are
buffered by scenic southwest desert areas and hills
where sometimes bighorn sheep frolic.

“Deep canyon walls frame each hole, much like
the sand dunes of Scotland,” says Jones, the U.S.
Open Doctor. “Ancient streambeds have been
brought to life, and natural rock outcroppings and
manmade water features make Cascata as much an
oasis as nearby Las Vegas.”
Some golf course rankings can be taken with
grains of salt, while others are coveted and well-
earned. The latter is what has been bestowed upon
Cascata.
Esteemed Zagat raters once voted Cascata number
one in the United States for golf facilities and in
2018 Golfweek ranked Cascata #2 in Nevada. Golf
Digest included it as #60 in the 2017 America’s
top 100 resort courses you can play and the list is
long of other accolades. Also, word of mouth is off
the charts when spread the old-fashioned way or
throughout today’s many social media channels.

But the only ranking that truly matters is the
significant, “to each his own”, so now could be
time to experience Cascata. You’ll be glad you did.

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