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The Golf Vacation Destination
Sometimes
the middle of nowhere is a pretty good place to be. Just ask the
developers who in the last decade have put little Mesquite, Nevada
on the map as a refreshing getaway from the bustle of raging
civilization. Situated near the remote borders of Nevada, Utah and
Arizona, just 37 miles south of St. George and 80 miles north of Las
Vegas, this quaint hamlet has in the last decade become one of the
fastest growing cities in the country and an irresistible lure for
golfers, amateur athletes, recreation enthusiasts and endless
sightseers.
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CasaBlanca Golf Club
This may be a desert
course, but don’t expect to find stranded golfers holding
out canteens and hallucinating mirages. That’s because no
less than 13 of the 18 holes as CasaBlanca have water on
them, which in addition to challenging golfers, provides a
habitable wetland for the desert fowl. The Cal Olson
designed course meanders naturally through and around the
Virgin River, and is accommodating to golfers of all skill
levels, with its modestly sloping mounds and fairways and
five sets of tee markers. The signature hole at Casa Blanca
is number 17, which is a lengthy par-four requiring a
precise tee shot and an equally accurate long-iron second to
a green which narrows in the front. Par-shooters won’t stop
smiling all the way to the 18th green. CasaBlanca
also has an attractive clubhouse and electric carts.
PHONE:
1-866-401-6022
WEBSITE:
www.itsmesquite.com
ADDRESS: Behind
CasaBlanca Resort
STATS: 18 holes,
par 72, 7,011 yards
RATES: Seasonal.
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Palms
Golf Club
The Palms was the
first course built in Mesquite and gets credit for igniting
the fuse that created the golf explosion here. Set amidst a
desert landscape of sagebrush and tumble weeds, the course
offers an island of palm trees and lush green fairways with
a number of daunting water hazards. The Palms provides
golfers with two contrasting nines: the front nine has
fairly flat wide fairways with small lakes providing a
precision challenge. The back nine takes full advantage of
dramatic elevation changes, offering incredible vistas, but
the serendipity must be occasionally interrupted by forced
carries over unforgiving canyons. Most memorable is the
507-yard 15th hole, a par-five that presents a
114-foot drop to the fairway below.
PHONE:
1-866-401-6020
WEBSITE:
www.itsmesquite.com
ADDRESS: Call for
directions.
STATS: 18 holes,
par 71, 7,022 yards
RATES: Seasonal.
Call for details. |
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The
Palmer course at the Oasis Golf Club
Golfers
playing the Palmer won’t be surprised to hear that his
challenging and scenic wonder was created by Arnold Palmer.
The Palmer has several elevated tee boxes with dramatic
shots to slot canyon fairways that meander through the
foothills surrounding northern Mesquite. The narrow fairways
are accented with many bunkers, water hazards, and
undulations that leave the golfer with few level lies. But
nothing looks or feels artificial here as Palmer used the
natural landscape to provide all the drama. The 363-yard
sixth hole is representative: the green is set deep within a
box canyon that looms over all approach shots. And only the
brave need venture to the back tee at the 517-yard eighth
hole, which requires a 250-yard drive to clear rugged
country.
PHONE:
1-888-367-3386
WEBSITE:
www.theoasisgolfclub.com
ADDRESS: Off I-15
at exit 122, 100 Palmer Lane
STATS: 18 holes,
par 71, 6,633 yards
RESERVATIONS: Owned by the Oasis Golf Club. Golfers can make tee times 60 days in
advance.
RATES: Seasonal.
Call for details.
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The Canyons course at the Oasis Golf Club
The
Canyons course is 18-holes of spectacular golf, designed to
compliment the already challenging and scenic Palmer course.
This is a rugged, meticulously designed course,
complimenting the character and charm of its natural
setting. The large fairways and Bermuda greens make the
course player friendly and a refreshing change of pace.
PHONE:
1-888-367-3386
WEBSITE:
www.theoasisgolfclub.com
ADDRESS: Off I-15
at exit 122, 100 Palmer Lane
STATS: 18 holes,
par 71, 6,533 yards
RESERVATIONS: Owned by the Oasis Golf Club. Golfers can make tee times 60 days in
advance.
RATES: Seasonal.
Call for details.
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Wolf
Creek Golf Club
The jewel in the
Mesquite Crown of golfing excellence is Wolf Creek, ranked
#21 on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Public
Courses for 2009 – 2010 and voted #14 in GolfWorld’s
inaugural 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards as one of “The Top 50
Public Golf Facilities”. Wolf Creek was developed with care
given not to disturb the natural contours of the land taking
advantage of its natural topography and beauty, made better
by accentuating it with beautiful water features, pristine
white sand bunkers and lush green fairways that stripe the
canyon floor.
Wolf Creek is consistently
ranked as one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses
by all the major regional and national golf publications and
has captured the hearts and minds of golf fans all around
the world.
Wolf
Creek is the centerpiece that makes Mesquite one of
America’s greatest golf destinations that offers a complete
golf package with world class spas and fabulous hotel
resorts at a great value.
PHONE:
1-866-252-4653
WEBSITE:
www.golfwolfcreek.com
ADDRESS: Off
I-15 at exit 122, 403 Paradise Parkway
STATS: 18 holes,
par 72, 6,994 yards
RESERVATIONS/RATES:
Call for seasonal rates and
reservations. |
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Falcon
Ridge
Winding through the hills and canyons of Northwest Mesquite
lays one of the most picturesque golf venues in all of
Nevada, Falcon Ridge Golf Course. Designed by Kelby Hughes
and Cresent Hardy, this 6550 yard par 71 desert layout boast
some of the most beautiful landscapes one has ever seen.
Spectacular elevation changes. numerous water features and
high mesa views along with a track that is playable for all
classes of golfers makes Falcon Ridge Golf Course a must on
anyone's golf outing.
Phone: 1-877-270-GOLF
Website:
www.golffalcon.com
Address: 345 Calais Drive
Stats: 18 holes, par 71, 6,550 yards
Reservations/Rates: Seasonal, call for rates. |
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Coyote Willows
Coyote
Willows suffered the loss of four holes in the 2005 flood
and is currently a five-hole course. Rebuild of the other
four holes is set to be completed this year.
PHONE:
1.866.840.2085; 702.345.5161
Address:
490 Hagens Alley
STATS: 5 holes
RATES: $20 for locals (10 holes); $25 for non-residents.
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Conestoga Golf Club
Conestoga Golf Club, located within the Sun
City Mesquite community by Del Webb, is a scenic masterpiece
woven through desert canyons with gentle changes in
elevation. Whether you are a novice, an avid player or
prefer the role of spectator, you’re sure to appreciate the
dramatic beauty of this spectacular championship course. The
masterful design and vision of famed golf course designer
Gary Panks, creates the appearance of a course
crafted by nature and forged over time. This par 72
championship golf course is scheduled to open to Sun City
Mesquite Residents in late 2009 and will open to the public
in early 2010. For more
information on the Conestoga Golf Club visit their website
at
www.conestogagolf.com.
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