I was in vegas a couple weeks ago for a little R&R and golf.
Just thought I’d give a little trip report of the courses I played.
4/24/12
Boulder Creek, Coyote run/Eldorado 4/5 stars
Courses was in very good condition.
The greens on Eldorado were in very good shape.
But odd for Vegas, the green while true were very slow.
Service on the course and in the club house was very good.
No city special going on this year so pace of play was good, about 4:15.
We did book on ezlinks.com for $35, very good price.
This year like last year, was the first time I picked up my clubs this year.
So my first 9 was a little directionaly challenged, but I settled down nicely.
Opened with a rough 53, came in with a nice 43.
I was very happy with this as the opening day to my season.
4/25/12
Revere, Concord 4/5 stars
Booked on ezlinks.com for $45, a good price for a tourist.
Course was in good shape, weather conditions were terrible, 15-20 mph winds and a 90% chance of rain.
It worked out well though, even though my playing partners bailed on me, I ended up paired with nice guy.
Another course with smooth, true but slow greens.
Because of the bad condition out, we played the round in 3:15, and never rushed.
Even with wind I managed to shoot a nice 90.
Chipping was an adventure, playing the wind that was strong enough to make just standing still a chore.
Even with the wind I only misses 2 fairways.
Everyone on the course and in the clubhouse was very nice, even offered to let me switch days if I didn’t want to play in the nasty wind.
4/30/12
Primm Valley, Lakes course 4.5/5
Course was in excellent shape, finally had some quicker greens.
A light breeze and clear skies made for a great day of golf.
From the clubhouse to the course everyone was very nice.
I will say if you missed the fairways you could find some nasty rough or desert.
We got a rack rate of $42 on golfnow.com, another good price for a visitor.
Another day of golf in about 4 hrs.
Shot a 89, best round of the year to date, though only a couple rounds in, very happy with that.
I can see why people love these courses, very challenging but fair.
Next year I will play both courses, I really want to see if the Desert course is as much fun as the Lakes.
5/1/12
Conestoga 4.5/5
Booked on exlinks.com for $30, I think you can see a pattern as to how I plan my golf on vacations.
Another course in great shape and quick greens.
I really like this course also, it’s like Wolf Creek lite, not quite as extreme but I think a great desert course.
Another course with a great staff, that what’s so nice about golfing in Vegas, they know customer service.
Had a decent day on the links, shot a 90 with some terrible putting, and finished in about 4hrs.
It is a course that is nice to play with some who has played it before or have a good GPS unit.
There are lots of carries or layups where course knowledge is needed.
A very fun course going thru the canyons and passes.
If anyone has any questions, please let me know, didn’t want to bore anyone to much.
Hope you enjoyed the read.
jaz
Just thought I’d give a little trip report of the courses I played.
4/24/12
Boulder Creek, Coyote run/Eldorado 4/5 stars
Courses was in very good condition.
The greens on Eldorado were in very good shape.
But odd for Vegas, the green while true were very slow.
Service on the course and in the club house was very good.
No city special going on this year so pace of play was good, about 4:15.
We did book on ezlinks.com for $35, very good price.
This year like last year, was the first time I picked up my clubs this year.
So my first 9 was a little directionaly challenged, but I settled down nicely.
Opened with a rough 53, came in with a nice 43.
I was very happy with this as the opening day to my season.
4/25/12
Revere, Concord 4/5 stars
Booked on ezlinks.com for $45, a good price for a tourist.
Course was in good shape, weather conditions were terrible, 15-20 mph winds and a 90% chance of rain.
It worked out well though, even though my playing partners bailed on me, I ended up paired with nice guy.
Another course with smooth, true but slow greens.
Because of the bad condition out, we played the round in 3:15, and never rushed.
Even with wind I managed to shoot a nice 90.
Chipping was an adventure, playing the wind that was strong enough to make just standing still a chore.
Even with the wind I only misses 2 fairways.
Everyone on the course and in the clubhouse was very nice, even offered to let me switch days if I didn’t want to play in the nasty wind.
4/30/12
Primm Valley, Lakes course 4.5/5
Course was in excellent shape, finally had some quicker greens.
A light breeze and clear skies made for a great day of golf.
From the clubhouse to the course everyone was very nice.
I will say if you missed the fairways you could find some nasty rough or desert.
We got a rack rate of $42 on golfnow.com, another good price for a visitor.
Another day of golf in about 4 hrs.
Shot a 89, best round of the year to date, though only a couple rounds in, very happy with that.
I can see why people love these courses, very challenging but fair.
Next year I will play both courses, I really want to see if the Desert course is as much fun as the Lakes.
5/1/12
Conestoga 4.5/5
Booked on exlinks.com for $30, I think you can see a pattern as to how I plan my golf on vacations.
Another course in great shape and quick greens.
I really like this course also, it’s like Wolf Creek lite, not quite as extreme but I think a great desert course.
Another course with a great staff, that what’s so nice about golfing in Vegas, they know customer service.
Had a decent day on the links, shot a 90 with some terrible putting, and finished in about 4hrs.
It is a course that is nice to play with some who has played it before or have a good GPS unit.
There are lots of carries or layups where course knowledge is needed.
A very fun course going thru the canyons and passes.
If anyone has any questions, please let me know, didn’t want to bore anyone to much.
Hope you enjoyed the read.
jaz
