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COURSE SPOTLIGHT

The Boulder Way

27 holes, pristine conditions, friendly staff, and great food

STORY BY BILL BOWMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY BOULDER CREEK GOLF CLUB
Coyote Run #8 Eldorado Valley #7

n the golf world, it’s the little things that get courses noticed. A The Mark Rathert design is golf: plain and simple. It’s you against the For those of you allergic to water, the Eldorado Run nine should be gatherings here—with or without golf on the menu.
great design is certainly at the top of the list; add in top-flight ame- golf course, and one that is as gorgeous as it is challenging. your cup of tea. But just because there are no streams or ponds or lakes “When people come out, they are going to find a very fair, but also
Inities and a cordial staff, and you’re on the right track. At Boulder Did we say challenging? Well, that’s an understatement. Two of the doesn’t mean it’s less challenging. Take the 7th hole for example. It’s a challenging golf course,” Schaper says. “They are going to come out and
Creek Golf Club, they are definitely running full-speed ahead. three finishing holes feature water (and plenty of it), testing golfers’ par 4 that plays just 410 yards from the tips. Desert on the right and experience a great layout. It’s the type of course people want to play
The golf course, located 25 minutes southeast of the Las Vegas Strip shotmaking skills from tee to green. left off the tee put a premium on a center-cut drive. The green is on the again and again.”
in Boulder City, offers a variety of golf options with it’s 27-hole mas- The 9th hole on the Desert Hawk is a 480-yard par 4. It’s PGA TOUR smallish side with bunkers short and long. Again, the premium is on
terpiece. Players get to choose from Coyote Run (3,785 yards from the tough and a dogleg right hole, but players need to keep the tee shot distance control.
tips), Desert Hawk (3,843 yards), and Eldorado Valley (3,759 yards). as far right as possible to have a shorter shot in. That second shot will “We hear it all the time when people get done with their round…
When you mix and match the nines, that’s three distinct rounds players be made into an undulating, elevated green. In other words: Don’t be they can’t believe what a great day they had,” Schaper says. “It gives
can take on. From risk/reward par 5s to some of the most challenging short. There’s a lake off the tee and a creek that flows in front of the them the chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the desert and the
par-3 and par-4 golf holes to breathtaking scenery, Boulder Creek is a green so accuracy is also a must. chance to get away. There are no homes. It’s just a true golfing experi-
hidden gem. Then there’s the 9th at Coyote Run. Another long par 4 (469 yards), ence whether you’re visiting or live here.” BOULDER CREEK GOLF CLUB
“The biggest thing I’m proud of with our golf course is the friendli- this one features water on the left off the tee. A big drive can carry the Off the course, the Boulder Creek Grill has as many dining options 1501 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City
ness of the staff and that the course is always in great shape,” says Andy pond and stream, but don’t come up short. A white-sand bunker and as the course has golf holes. Add in great prices and you’ve got the 702-294-6534
Schaper, head golf professional. “That and it’s maturing more and more another pond guard the green on the left with a second bunker on the perfect spot for that pre- or post-round meal. With a huge banquet www.bouldercreekgc.com
every year.” right. Once again, pin-point accuracy is required to finish up this nine facility, many people plan their weddings, conventions, or other family
strong.

Coyote Run #9 Desert Hawk #2

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