Las Vegas has become a popular tourist destination and it has been used in all kinds of media backdrops. It is known for the famous Vegas Strip filled with gambling halls and Broadway shows. However there is more to offer in the lush green grasses of the nearby golf courses.

The city in the midst of the desert is has become notable for its golfing and has become an intricate part of many renowned golfing tournaments. In fact the Las Vegas Invitational was the site of the famous Tiger Woods’ first victory in the PGA Tour. Other celebrities have also begun to host their own golf match, like Justin Timberlake.

The golf boom in Las Vegas has left the area ripe with choices for a round. Southern Nevada is now home to 64 public or semi-private golf courses and 14 private courses. Thanks to world-class designers like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. the quality of the Las Vegas layouts cannot be disputed. While these courses may no longer fit into the category of the best-kept secrets in the game, they certain qualify for most unique and unpredictable.

Only in Las Vegas will you find golf courses that are so unique and offer stunning views. When you play at the Bali Hai Golf Club, located at the end of the strip, you will feel like you are on an island playing golf. You can see luxurious hotels such as Mandalay Bay and MGM while you play. The Legacy Golf Club offers a unique aspect to the golf course. At the tenth hole, the designer Arthur Hills decided to make the tee boxes to resemble the different suits in a deck of cards.

If you are looking to play where the pros play then the Reflection Bay Golf Course would be your best bet. It was designed by Jack Nicklaus himself and is the host to Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge which can bees seen on television. Bear’s Best is another course designed by Jack Nicklaus and is a collaboration of many golf courses from Montana to Mexico. At Bearas Best you can find a club house and memorabilia of Jack Nicklaus.

The many golf courses in Las Vegas offer a variety of landscaping. While most are filled with palm trees and spectacular views others are rugged and difficult. Water features and exotic plants typically used on the golf courses in Las Vegas.

Green fees can be a bit pricy in Las Vegas and can easily cost one hundred dollars or more. It would be a good idea to shop around for packages or all inclusive golf vacations to try and cut the costs. It is also cheaper to visit Las Vegas on its off season. This is typically the summer months and from November to February. Those are some ideas to help cut the cost on your grand vacation.

So now that you have the basics to enjoying a desert oasis both on the strip and the golf courses, don’t hesitate to look into packages and make your dream a reality. The golf courses of Sin City will not let you down. Have patience and research the courses you are interested in to find the best one for you.