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Nevada | South TRAVEL

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t’s that time you’ve been waiting for all par-4 holes—if you’re a big hitter as well lined fairways and beautiful, but perilous
Iyear—vacation. Or maybe you’re just as accurate. The third hole (315 yards from water features, the Palms offers a challenging
looking for a quick getaway. Whatever type the tips but much shorter from forward tees) day of golf for players of all skill levels from
of outing you’re planning—an overnight and the 15th (308 yards but, again, shorter as beginners to professionals. The Palms Golf
stay, a weekend outing, or a weeklong you move forward) give players the option to Club is almost two courses in one, with the
vacation—you’ll be searching for that spot give it a go with the big stick. For the rest of first nine playing with open fairways and
with all of the amenities you’ll need to have a us mortals, a layup shot to a favorite wedge surrounding water that then transitions to the
great time. And that includes, of course, golf yardage definitely brings birdie into play on back nine rising up to panoramic elevated
courses. The CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in both holes. The par 5s are also reachable in tees and greens.
Mesquite, just an hour north of Las Vegas, two for the big hitters, especially the second.
will fit the bill perfectly with two amazing At 507 yards from the tips, a good drive sets There are more golf packages available than
courses. up a long iron or hybrid into a green with players can shake a driver at. One of the
three bunkers standing guard as well as water favorites is the $99 special. It’s a one-night
CasaBlanca Golf Club, a Cal Olsen designed on the right. Do you dare give it a shot? stay at the CasaBlanca and one round of golf
layout, reaches just over 7,000 yards from at either CasaBlanca or The Palms. Add in a
the tips. The risk/reward holes on this course The Palms Golf Club straddles the Nevada second round of golf for just $55.
are plentiful including a pair of drivable and Arizona borders. With its gorgeous palm-

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