Rhodes Ranch Country Club

Opened in 1997, Rhodes Ranch Golf Club offers a little slice of hometown in the booming Las Vegas desert. As the centerpiece of a master-planned community southwest of downtown Vegas, the club transports golfers from desert to a lush, green tropical paradise with more than 3,000 palm trees dotting the course.

The club is designed by Ted Robinson, who said he's designed his best set of par 3s here. Three of the four par 3s bring water into play and the one that doesn't use water is long and has a bunker waiting behind the green for any shots that come in hot.

Rhodes Ranch plays a manageable 6,909 yards from the championship tees and has a 73.0 course rating. Fairways are wide and forgiving with mounding that kicks slightly astray balls back towards the target area. Many of the greens are open in front, allowing for players of all skill levels to score well.

More than six years old, the maturation process is complete at Rhodes Ranch and the course is in exceptional condition, especially compared to scores of courses opened in the last two years. Rhodes Ranch is also one of Vegas' best bargains, meaning it is regularly packed on the weekends.

An average of 280 to 300 players hit the links on weekends so tee times are highly recommended. Rhodes Ranch also prides itself on its friendly, courteous staff.

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