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Golf Course Review Angel Park Golf Club MOUNTAIN Las Vegas Nevada

Angel Park Golf Club (Mountain)

Golf Course Review Angel Park Golf Club MOUNTAIN Las Vegas Nevada

Reviewed by: rob1563, Las Vegas

Golf Playing Conditions 7.40 GREAT
Golf Playing Conditions 7.40 GREAT

Back on the home course on Saturday, 12/15. $50 with the OB Card, teed at 8:20ish, and finished in just over 3 1/2 hours with John_T and his dad.

Course was in great winter condition. Tee boxes mostly level, some divot damage. Fairways were lush, no thin spots, the re-seed has taken very well, except along the water on #2. Rough was 1-2 inches and fairly lush. New bunker sand is going well, saw them replacing some on the back. Greens were pretty good to great. Some ball marks, but mostly smooth, almost fast.

It’s winter so the migrating birds have homestead on 2 and 9, so there’s a chance of a poop ball. Weirdly, they like the 9th fairway over the 18th on the shared lake.

Always a fun time and a good challenge. 17 and 18 are a great finishing combo.

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Golf Course Review Revere Golf Club CONCORD Henderson Nevada

The Revere Golf Club (Concord)

Golf Course Review Revere Golf Club CONCORD Henderson Nevada

Reviewed by: mpisarski01, Costa Mesa

Playing Conditions 7.08 Great
Playing Conditions 7.08 Great

Picked up a 10:05 tee time this morning for $55 on TeeOff.com. Course was busy as Lexington had a tournament so the tee-sheet on concord was full. I was paired with to gentleman from Canada and we went off about 5 minuets behind. POP was a little slow at 4:45 but we still had fun.

Course is in great shape right now even with the dormant rough. Tee’s were all level and had plenty of space to tee up. Fairways were a bit firm allowing for long drives But had enough cushion to hit your approach shots. One thing to note here is that when the rough is dormant the balls will roll back to the fairways which is good for pace and accuracy stats. Greens were firm and fast with a lot of undulations. You must be careful of spin because you can had a pin high shot shoot off the green real easy. Sand was soft but had pebbles in them so be mindful of that.

Over all this is a fun course although not as scenic as it’s brother Lexington it still holds its own. I highly recommend playing here.

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Recent Golf Course Review Wolf Creek Golf Club Mesquite Nevada

Wolf Creek Golf Club

Golf Course Review Wolf Creek Golf Club Mesquite Nevada

Reviewed by: kevbig, Las Vegas

Golf Playing Conditions 8.49 GREAT
Golf Playing Conditions 8.49 GREAT

What can I say about Wolf Creek that hasn’t already been said?? The place is just plain WOW factor x 10! Everything you’ve heard or seen in pictures is absolutely true. Played today with fellow GK’ers Matt, Rob, and John and we had so much fun. They use a split tee system here and we were the first group off #10 at 8:50am. Starter warned us that front 9 had tee times going off until around 11:00 so take our time so as not to get stuck at the turn. We played at a nice leisurely pace and never saw the group behind us all day! We got to the turn right at 11:00 and caught those groups for the entire back nine for a total POP around 4.5 hours. Not bad on a holiday weekend.

The Review

Course conditions can pretty much be summed up like this. Everything was perfect or near perfect with the exception of the (White) tee boxes which were surprisingly poor on many holes for a course of this caliber. Either torn up or on sloped pretty bad. But if there is ever to be a weak spot on a course, I’d rather it be the tees than anywhere else.

Greens were firm and at times scary fast if you were above the hole. They have some crazy undulations on them so we all did our best Bubba golf impersonations during the day just messing around.

Fairways- PURE

Rough- Lush in the areas surrounding the greens and starting to go dormant around the fairways.

Bunkers- All new Augusta white sand and they have a coarser texture than most but they were great to play from.

Service at all levels was excellent. No drink cart driving on the course but it was parked in the lot by the clubhouse.

Parting Thought

With all the stunning views and elevation changes this is definitely a bucket list course. Not for the faint of heart or those with vertigo issues though! 😉

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Golf Course Review Cascata Boulder City Nevada

Cascata Golf Boulder City Nevada

Cascata

Golf Course Review Cascata Boulder City Nevada

Reviewed by: mpisarski01, Costa Mesa
DATE OF PLAY- 11/26
TIME – 9:30
WEATHER – 55° 10-15 MPH WINDS

Playing Conditions 8.48 GREAT
Playing Conditions 8.48 GREAT

I was lucky enough to join Alex326 when his partner could not join him yesterday. I arrived about 1 hour early so I could enjoy their fantastic breakfast and the eggs Benedict did not disappoint. From the moment you arrive you are treated with world class service and amenities.  From the valet to the personalized locker tags, they make you feel like a VIP.

As almost every review states the practice facility is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. There is a large waterfall starting at the top of the mountain and winds its way through the practice facility and ends up going right through the clubhouse. We were pair up with a nice fella from Wisconsin and went out with our Caddie Mike about 10 minuets early.

The Review

As for course conditions they were to be expected for a 5 star facility like Cascata. Lush and level tee’s with multiple sets to choose from and we played the 6200 whites due to the wind.

Fairway’s were all perfect almost carpet like on every hole. Most of the fairways had large landing areas and have a nice 3 foot first cut around them. You do need to be mindful of some well placed bunkers ranging from 180-280 yards from the tee’s. There are a few holes with creeks running through them which Mike was spot on with best distances to hit to.

Rough was 2-4 inches thick and penal which made for some fun times. Our caddie was very helpful in finding our wayward shots. Be mindful that some of the bunker collars are the nastiest rough I have ever encountered.

Greens were running at a medium/fast pace and were firm but would hold well struck shots and even allow spin from bunkers and pitches. While the greens didn’t have a distinct one color look they all putted great and consistent. Putting can be very confusing on this course if you ignore your caddie there were a few holes that looked like a uphill putt but due to the valley and the way the mountains are set were actually down hill. Our Caddie Mike was right on the money for speed and normally within at least a ball or two on all breaks. To bad I am a poor putter because I could have done some damage on these greens. I did have a 45 foot putt drop though so that made my day.

The only thing I could nit pick about Cascata is the Bunkers. Most are firm and filled with small stones which I imaging is a tough task being in the desert and with the winds swirling all day. The good news is that Mike mentioned that they are getting new Sand next years so this course will be 10’s across the board.

Final Thought

If you are ever planning a trip out to Las Vegas please make sure to come out to Cascata because you will not be disappointed. I know rates can be steep but it is much better to spend an entire day here rather than lose the same amount on the craps tables in 1 hour.

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Golf Course Review Reflection Bay Golf Club Henderson Nevada

Reflection Bay Golf Club

Golf Course Review Reflection Bay Golf Club Henderson Nevada

Reviewed by: Alex326, Monterey, Ca

Playing Conditions 7.15 GREAT
Playing Conditions 7.15 GREAT

After taking a rest day yesterday I was itching to get out and play today. Mpisarski01 coordinated with Kevbig to get us an early tee time at Reflection Bay. I showed up in my best Tiger Woods impersonation outfit but Kevbig came prepared and was rocking some cool golf themed socks that were a tribute to Jack Nicklaus who I believed designed the course. Well played Kevin!

The Review

The course layout is great with a number of the holes being right on the water of Lake Las Vegas. The course also has a number of elevation changes throughout the journey to add to the fun factor.

If I remember right only the 1st and 10th holes parallel each other. All others are either separated by rock inlets or the natural terrain of the hillside. Thankfully Kevbig was with us to give us the inside knowledge of the course as there are a lot of doglegs and strategic layup shots mixed in with the grip it and rip it holes.

To me the greens were rolling a tad bit on the slow side, but this might of just been because the last two courses I played on had fast and lightning fast greens. Greens at Reflection Bay rolled smooth and easily held well struck approach shots. There were a number of pitch marks in the greens but most had been repaired properly so they didn’t effect putts.

Tee boxes, fairways, and sand traps were all in nice shape (above average). Customer service was excellent with the cart gal coming around several times throughout the round.

Pro shop has a nice selection of soft goods. There is a bar/restaurant that overlooks the 18th hole and the lake.

Parting Thought

Even though I had 8 penalty strokes on the front 9 alone (0 on the back) the course was a blast to play.

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Golf Course Review Cascata Boulder City Nevada

Cascata Golf Boulder City Nevada

Cascata

Golf Course Review Boulder City Nevada

Reviewed by: Alex326, Monterey, Ca

Playing Conditions 8.48 GREAT
Playing Conditions 8.48 GREAT

WOW what a fantastic course! My buddy hurt his back and had to skip out so hit up MPisarski01 who was more than happy to join me for an awesome round.

Conditions were a solid 9 all around. This place is absolutely awesome! Kevbig summed up the initial experience perfectly in That you go through a private gate, get your car parked by the valet who also takes care of your clubs. The entrance is the best bar none. There’s a waterfall that comes off the mountain and down into, through then under the clubhouse.

After checking in, I headed to the locker room where I had a locker with my own name plate on it. It’s a good thing I was decked out in my Ryder Cup outfit to look the part. Lol. Locker room has full amenities ( TV’s, shower, razors, waters, etc). Our caddie was decent. He had his hands full keeping track of 3 of us and did a decent job. When there’s three players it’s hard for him to take care of everyone’s clubs so the single player got more of that service than we did.

Course is so fun you forget how challenging it actually is. Uphill tee shots are into the wind but downhill tee shots are with the wind and oh so FUN!

Greens were nice and fast with minimal undulations.

Definitely a top notch facility well worth playing!

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Golf Coruse Review Boulder Creek Golf Club Boulder City Nevada

Boulder Creek Golf Club

Golf Course Review Boulder Creek Golf Club Boulder City Nevada

Reviewed by: phunteratc, Henderson, NV

Golf Playing Conditions 8.66 GREAT
Golf Playing Conditions 8.66 GREAT

I grabbed a great deal on Teeoff.com for 10:06 11/12/2018.

The weather was not ideal, around 50 degrees and wind howling at 30MPH plus.

Because of the wind the greens were dry and firm. The course was in typical fall high season prime shape. Everything about the course was fantastic and in great shape.

The staff was, as always for me, friendly and helpful. The wind was out of the north so 3 of the 4 par 5’s were downwind and easily reachable in two. We played the Desert Hawk/Coyote Run combination.

Aside from the wind and cold temps, this was an exceptional day of golf. I highly recommend this course.

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GK Guru Visit Rio Secco Golf Club Henderson Nevada

Rio Secco Golf Club Henderson Nevada Hole 9 GK Guru Visit

Rio Secco Golf Club

Golf Course Review Rio Secco Golf Club Henderson Nevada

Reviewed by: sixpez, Rancho Mirage, CA

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Rio Secco Golf Club Henderson Nevada Hole 5 GK Guru Visit
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Had fun out here yesterday with JohnnyGK, kevbig and rob1563. We teed off at 7:50. It was a great clear day for pictures, but it was rather chilly and extremely windy. That made a demanding course even more difficult and it eventually wiped all of us out. Nobody in front of us or behind us, so we enjoyed a nice relaxed pace of a little over 4 hours.

As Kevin described, the conditions overall were very nice. The tee boxes were generally great. There were a few of the whites where the over-seed didn’t seem to come in as well, but never had a problem finding a fine spot to tee it up. The fairways were excellent. Deep green with perfectly fluffy lies all day. The rough is kept dormant and it was shaved down to almost nothing in most places. Some rough sections provided reasonable lies while others were just way too firm and thin. Bunkers were excellent. Greens were also great. They were firm, yet receptive enough and rolling well at fairly quick speeds (especially wind-assisted putts).

I always enjoy any visit to Rio Secco and this one was no exception, especially when playing with a fun GK Guru group. The cold wind gusts certainly made things interesting, but the course is so enjoyable. As always, the staff was fantastic and the facilities are great, so it’s definitely worth a high recommendation.

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Rio Secco Golf Club Henderson Nevada Hole 5 GK Guru Visit
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Rio Secco Golf Club Henderson Nevada Hole 14 GK Guru Visit
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