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SouthShore Country

Club Comes Alive

A signature Jack Nicklaus course with a premium

food and beverage program, state-of-the-art

fitness and sport facilities, diverse water and land

activities, and new management and ownership are

driving the exclusive SouthShore Country Club’s
renaissance.

STORY BY BRIAN HURLBURT
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTHSHORE

T here aren’t views like this anywhere else in Southern Nevada. to ensure it remains as a private and exclusive club. Number two, we

want to protect and promote real estate values in all of Lake Las Vegas.
Or the southwest United States, for that matter.
SouthShore experience. There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the
Desert mountains accented by the deep blue water of a private 320- And number three, we want to improve all facilities and the overall
acre lake and the emerald green fairways of two championship Jack future of the course, and when there is uncertainty, people always think
Nicklaus golf courses form the tapestry that is Lake Las Vegas, a multi- the worst. Now there is absolute certainty about our future.”
billion dollar resort and living community located about 30 minutes
from the glittering lights of the Las Vegas Strip. The new ownership is investing heavily at SouthShore, on the course
and in many other ways. Travaglio is arguably most excited about
“The vistas are magnificent at Lake Las Vegas, especially from our the future through elevating the member experience, which includes
clubhouse and the tees, fairways and greens of our course,” says new renovating all of their facilities. Most recently, they completed state-of-
SouthShore General Manager/COO Joseph Travaglio, CCM. “The the-art kitchen upgrades and established quality food partnerships.
whole feel at Lake Las Vegas is very unique and truly something special.
This a dream come true. I’m home.” Executive chef Jason Brickles, Travaglio and some of the owners
spent considerable time researching and sampling the best meats and
Travaglio knows what he speaks of because his experience includes decided upon 44 Farms. The company has produced top-line, all-
long stints at Medinah Country Club, host of the Ryder Cup, U.S. Open natural, Black Angus beef since 1909, which is now served at the club, a
and other major tournaments, and the exclusive Inverness Golf Club, first in Southern Nevada. Chicago-style pizza and a smoothie/juice bar
both highly touted in the Chicago area and internationally. are also part of the new SouthShore dining amenities. The dining room
features dramatic views, and a pool overlooks the lake. Membership in
Now, he is thrilled to be at SouthShore, hired by the ownership the Lake Las Vegas Sports Club and the renovated Lake Club are part of
group that purchased the club in late 2017, to share his expertise and the membership options. Members also have access to Reflection Bay,
experience. The group consists entirely of SouthShore members and the other Nicklaus design at Lake Las Vegas.
Lake Las Vegas homeowners. Their mission is to increase the prestige of
Lake Las Vegas as a whole and make SouthShore Country Club one of Travaglio says local and national members are welcome.
the best private clubs in the Southwest.
There is much to build on at SouthShore, a course that continually
“There were several reasons we bought the course,” says Ted earns accolades from golfers and media. The following are rankings
Lachowicz, a leader of the ownership group. “Number one, we want and how it compares to others in the area and nationally: #4 in Nevada

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