(LifeWire) - Location: 2100 Warm Springs Road
Henderson, Nev. 89014
Phone: (702) 434-9000
Website: www.golfwildhorse.com
About Wildhorse Golf Club: Wildhorse is one of the most challenging and most affordable golf courses in southern Nevada. It was also one of the first courses to be built, dating back to 1958. At one time it was owned by Howard Hughes, and it was a stop on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and '70s.
The municipal course was modernized in 2004 by architects Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley, and boasts a number of holes with varied difficulty. In fact, hole No. 4 was named one of the "best of the best 18 holes" in town by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The challenging par-3 205-yard hole is surrounded by water.
The ninth hole is known as one of the most difficult tees in Las Vegas. The par-4, 398-yard hole is all about placement. With the sand, the lake and the bunker, even the best golfers have their game cut out for them.
Among other awards, the course was named "Best Places to Play" by Golf Digest in 2006-2007 and "Best of Show" by Bridal Spectacular:
Wildhorse Course Yardage:
- Green tee (par 70; 6,525 yards; 70.8 rating; 120 slope)
- Gold tee (par 70; 6.037 yards; 68 rating; 116 slope)
- Black tee (par 70; 5,529 yards; 66.1 rating; 114 slope)
- Silver tee (par 70; 4,995 yards; 68.4 rating; 109 slope)
Wildhorse Golf Club greens fees: Rates begin at $44 on weekends for residents of Henderson and go up to $104 for non-resident guests. Golfers can save on greens fees by playing Monday through Thursday or during twilight hours. Greens fee includes golf cart rental.
Dress code: Standard golf-club dress. Shirts must have collars and sleeves. Non-metal spikes only. No bathing suits, short shorts or running outfits. Shirt and shoes are required at all times.
Pro shop: Yes. They'll also do repairs on equipment while you wait. Wildhorse offers a trade-in program in which you can exchange your old clubs for new merchandise.
Range: Yes, along with a putting green, chipping and pitching green and sand bunker.
Rentals: Tour Edge & Wilson golf equipment, $20 per set
Amenities: Ballroom can accommodate up to 250 people. The on-site Wildhorse Golf Academy is open to students of all ages. Private lessons, clinics and group outings are available.
Restaurant: Yes, and snack bar
