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it comes to deal making. Millions have been golf courses, both Reflection Bay and the pri- public areas, meeting space, ballrooms, pools,
invested into the project, and deals have vate SouthShore. They both have been rated private beach and outdoor spaces. The prop-
been made with homebuilders for new home as Top 100 courses in the past and we believe erty is part of the Marriott family of brands,
construction. New partnerships with the they are still very deserving of that recogni- the world’s largest hotelier. The Westin over-
resorts at Lake Las Vegas have been forged tion. Having two Jack Nicklaus courses here looks Reflection Bay.
to enhance the visitor experience, and other really sets Lake Las Vegas apart and we will
public and behind-the-scenes agreements continue to build on that brand as we move “Golf is an integral part of the Lake Las Ve-
have been made. forward. My job is to guarantee a quality gas Experience,” Westin director of transient
golf experience to our guests, members and sales Roger Reveyrand says. “Lake Las Vegas
“Over the last three years since we have residents, and we are committed to providing is a true golf destination. With luxurious
been involved, we have worked very hard that. The synergy between the two courses accommodations, spectacular dining, plenty
and been successful in bringing back the will be tremendous, and both are part of the of outdoor diversions, luxurious residential
reputation of Lake Las Vegas as a premier fabric of Lake Las Vegas. There is a terrific communities, brand new health and fitness
destination,” Raintree executive Cody Win- mix of high-end resort and private play at clubs and some of the best golf in the country,
terton says. “Now with Eric Dutt involved, Lake Las Vegas, and we look forward to it’s no wonder that Lake Las Vegas is once
and with his expertise, we are positioned well building on that message and experience.” again on the radar as one of America’s top
and confident about earning back our rightful golf destinations.”
reputation as one of the best golf destinations, T HE SE T T IN G
and destinations in general, in America.” The Lake Las Vegas crown jewel is the The Hilton, which is located adjacent to
private, 320-acre Lake Las Vegas. Not only the MonteLago Village shopping and dining
Dutt is a longtime Las Vegas golf executive does the water provide a stunning backdrop district, hovers over the lake and features a
who oversaw Cascata and Rio Secco Golf for golf—five Reflection Bay holes play on resort-style pool with private cabanas, the
Clubs for the better part of two decades, and the shoreline and SouthShore overlooks the full-service Spa Ravella and salon, versatile
is now golf operations manager at Lake Las lake—but many other recreational amenities meeting and event space, including a ball-
Vegas. While at Cascata, Dutt led the course are offered, including paddle boards, wake- room, 24-hour business center, deluxe rooms
to a 29 out of 30 rating in a Zagat survey, one boards, paddle boats, cocktail cruises, jet fly and more.
of the top course rankings in the country, boards, paddle board yoga and neon evening
plus other accolades. Dutt also oversaw the events, which have become very popular. The P L A Y AND S T A Y
operations of the Butch Harmon School of community is now home to several big events ( A T HOME)
Golf at Rio Secco and hosted several high-lev- and concerts, including the annual Lake Las As with the golf and resort presence at
el tournaments including the Wendy’s 3-Tour Vegas Classic, organized by Las Vegas Golf Lake Las Vegas, there is plenty happening
Challenge, the WAC conference champion- and Leisure Magazine owners. with home development. Pulte Homes and
ship and the Natalie Gulbis Charity Classic, Lennar Homes (the largest homebuilder in
among others. “The setting is our secret at Lake Las Vegas Southern Nevada) will be releasing new home
and people may not realize how special it is communities in the new year. An influx of
Dutt, who won a Big 10 team golf champi- until they spend some time here,” Dutt says. new residents from Southern California and
onship at Purdue in 1981 and was inducted “For golf, there isn’t anything else like it in Las other locales, including Texas and Canada,
into the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame in 2008, Vegas so if golfers want to escape and enjoy are making their homes in Lake Las Vegas.
now embraces his role in helping take the a peaceful golf getaway, we are the perfect
overall Lake Las Vegas experience to the next destination. But, also, we are just a short drive The Pulte community is targeting the 55
level. Not only will he oversee operations away from the glamour of the Las Vegas Strip, and older age group who are seeking an active
at Reflection Bay, but the new SouthShore so we offer the best of both worlds.” lifestyle, which can include a golf member-
owners have designated him to oversee the ship at SouthShore and membership in the
operations of the private course and attract S T A Y AND P L A Y community’s sports clubs. There are two
new members. The course will also be open The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa sports clubs now located at Lake Las Vegas,
to limited outside play for members of private and the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and one in the renovated clubhouse of the old
golf courses throughout the United States. Spa are two key pieces to the Lake Las Vegas Falls Golf Club and one in the SouthShore
puzzle. Resort golf packages are now available community. Both will be included under one
“It’s a thrill to be part of the overall renais- at each resort. umbrella membership.
sance happening at Lake Las Vegas and it is a
new challenge that I look forward to being a The Westin recently underwent an exten- The Lennar community is being devel-
part of for the next several years,” Dutt says. sive, $35-million-dollar renovation, which oped on the first, second and third holes of
“What really intrigues me is the quality of the included all guest rooms and suites, lobby, Reflection Bay Golf Club and will feature

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