[mrjason]

When I move to the Las Vegas area, I plan to continue playing golf (still haven't broken 100 yet, but it sure is fun), considering there are so many nice courses there. However, the green fees I've seen online are rather pricey. Do residents get discounts at courses too? And, yes, I realize most people probably don't play much during those really hot months.

Thanks

[jpk]

Yes, most courses have a locals discount. Just show your drivers license to get local green fee rates.

[mrjason]

Originally Posted by jpk

Yes, most courses have a locals discount. Just show your drivers license to get local green fee rates.

Thanks, jpk. Anybody have any idea about actual green fees for residents? My current municipal course offers a resident card ($50 annual fee), and they knock the fee down from $35 a round to $18, which is pretty good. The courses I've looked at in LV are considerably more per round, e.g., most are $100+ per round (ouch! not the way I play). Anyway, I'm just wondering ~ are those exorbitant fees mostly for the tourists coming into town for a few days?

[jpk]

Wow, $18 is not going to be easy to beat. That's cheap for anywhere in the country, I don't care if it's Alaska. Yes, golf in Las Vegas can be expensive. There are many high-end courses and some charge a lot more than Pebble Beach.

Here is a list of golf courses. You can check out their websites and see what the green fees are (if they list rates for locals).

Las Vegas Golf Course Maps | VEGAS.com

I can't comment on all the courses, but I have a home at Tuscany and am a member there. Fees are discounted for all locals and higher if you are a club member. Typical weekend golf is about $50 or $60 but the tourists pay significantly more. Off-peak hours can be $40 or so. Sometimes there are member specials like two for one golf or dramatically lower prices. You can get a premium membership if you play a lot to get even higher discount levels. If that still sounds expensive, keep in mind Tuscany is a resort-style course so the green fee includes ammenities like a stocked golf cart with GPS mapping of the course and free unlimited range balls. If those don't interest you, you can probably save by playing a course you can walk.

Check out the other courses above for one that matches your price range and skill level. Good luck!

[mrjason]

Outstanding reply, jpk. Thank you! I will check out the link and see what's what. Man, I can't wait to move over to the silver state and enjoy it all, especially some of the courses I've already seen online.

PS: I kicked you a positive rep point for your friendliness.

Originally Posted by jpk

Wow, $18 is not going to be easy to beat. That's cheap for anywhere in the country, I don't care if it's Alaska. Yes, golf in Las Vegas can be expensive. There are many high-end courses and some charge a lot more than Pebble Beach.

Here is a list of golf courses. You can check out their websites and see what the green fees are (if they list rates for locals).

Las Vegas Golf Course Maps | VEGAS.com

I can't comment on all the courses, but I have a home at Tuscany and am a member there. Fees are discounted for all locals and higher if you are a club member. Typical weekend golf is about $50 or $60 but the tourists pay significantly more. Off-peak hours can be $40 or so. Sometimes there are member specials like two for one golf or dramatically lower prices. You can get a premium membership if you play a lot to get even higher discount levels. If that still sounds expensive, keep in mind Tuscany is a resort-style course so the green fee includes ammenities like a stocked golf cart with GPS mapping of the course and free unlimited range balls. If those don't interest you, you can probably save by playing a course you can walk.

Check out the other courses above for one that matches your price range and skill level. Good luck!

[Golfinnova]

A good course to play for you (until it closes) is Craig Ranch off Craig Road in North Las Vegas which is $19 to walk and $30 with a cart. Pretty easy course.

[BobKovacs]

Originally Posted by Golfinnova

A good course to play for you (until it closes) is Craig Ranch off Craig Road in North Las Vegas which is $19 to walk and $30 with a cart. Pretty easy course.

True- but just remember to book a tee time weeks in advance unless you want to wait in the standby line.......

[toyojo]

theres a course nearby along southern highlands street. not sure on the green fee. does anyone wanna chime in about the price ?

[Doug17]

mrjason,
First, plan to pretty much get hammered in terms of greens fees for the most part. But.... you do have some options. Folks already mentioned Craig Ranch and the Municipal Course on Decatur & Washington. Rates are lower but plan to wait on every hole. There is a player card here that I would recommend, too. Angel Park Golf Course (OB Sports) offers a card each year that you can buy for a flat rate and then play discounted golf along with some member's tournaments. I recall you are seeking a teaching job, so another thing to consider is getting a part time job at a place like Angel Park (I did this when I taught). You can work in the pro shop, driving range or player services at night, on weekends, and in the summer - and you can golf for free. By the way, Angel Park is in Summerlin and has a sister course in Green Valley called Legacy. Your last option is to suck it up, lather up with sunscreen and play after noon during the summer. It's hotter than heck, but you can play some great courses for $25 at that time. Hope this helps.

[olecapt]

there is a way.

There are all sorts of courses that have deals available. There are also municipal executive courses like the one on Durango north of Cheyenne. . There are semi-private courses like Sun City Summerlin. You can join there and buy down to a reasonable rate.

Silverstone has all sorts of deals available. Rumors suggest Los Prados can get almost as cheap as Craig Road.

Get here, get established, and talk to the other teachers. Bet you swiftly find dozens of deals.

You are not going to play Bali Hai on a 9AM Tee time in January for $25. But there are lots of things that will work. Had a son in law in town high season who hit three good courses in three days for less than $50 each...and he was a tourist.