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Nevada

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lite Golf proudly operates multiple from the forward tees. The Legacy Golf Club
premier golf clubs in the Las Vegas area, features contouring and sloping fairways
Etotaling 171 holes of championship reminiscent of the classic Scottish links, played
golf. Elite Golf’s facilities are known for when the game began. Yet the blend of natural
exceptional playing conditions and providing desert terrain is a reminder that you are on one
an affordable four-star golf experience. Each of the finest courses in Southern Nevada.
course is unique and offers excitement for
players of all abilities. Here are five of their Aliante Golf Club
offerings. Wildhorse is one of the top golf courses in the
Las Vegas area, located 10 minutes from the
Aliante is an exciting and challenging course world famous Las Vegas Strip. The 18 hole golf
that stretches more than 7,000 yards from the course is open to the public and features lush
back tees. The presence of the meandering fairways set amid stunning desert beauty with
arroyo that come into play on 14 holes causes
the golfer to feel slightly elevated, providing eight shimmering water hazards. This course
dates back to 1959, but received a facelift from
interesting contours and unique playing lies Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt in 2004. The
and angles. Two water features, generous par-70 championship golf course is a favorite
landing areas, and strategic use of trees that are among locals and a former PGA TOUR stop.
not commonly found in most desert courses,
such as Pear and Purple Locust trees, highlight Course yardage ranges from 4,995 to 6,525,
making this course attractive to all skill levels.
the course.
Mountain Falls Golf Club
Located only 45 minutes from Las Vegas lays Primm Valley
one of Southern Nevada’s hidden treasures—
Mountain Falls Golf Club. Enjoy the peaceful
surroundings of picturesque mountain ranges,
wide-open spaces and lush rolling hills. Course
yardage ranges from 5,415 to 7,082 yards,
making this golf course attractive to any and all
skill levels. The superior course conditioning
and consistent playing surfaces provide for a
great golfing experience with exceptional year-
round play. With its meticulous grooming,
beautiful scenery, and very reasonable
rates, players find Mountain Falls not only
memorable, but a nice change of pace from
other Southern Nevada courses.

For a fantastic golf getaway, visit Primm
Valley Golf Club. There the natural beauty of
the land and ultimate challenge of the game
come together to create one of the finest golf
experiences around. Designed by renowned
golf architect Tom Fazio, Primm Valley Golf
Club features two award-winning courses, the
Lakes Course and the Desert Course. Fazio has The Legacy Golf Club
created a lush green, golfers paradise in the
middle of the desert with distant mountains
that shimmer golden in the morning, and turn
serenely purple against an orange sky in the
late afternoon.

The Legacy Golf Club provides all players
with a variety of challenges: a demanding
championship test requiring strategy and WILDHORSE
strength for the accomplished player, while G O L F C L U B
posing an intriguing and modest challenge

Wildhorse Golf Club

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