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.
CasaBlanca Golf Club
PHONE: 1-866-401-6022
WEBSITE: www.itsmesquite.com
ADDRESS: Behind CasaBlanca Resort
STATS: 18 holes, par 72, 7,011 yards
RATES: Seasonal. Call for details.
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.
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Conestoga Golf Club
Phone: 1-877-489-0777 Local: 346-4292
Website: www.Conestogagolf.com
Address: 1499 Falcon Ridge Pwky
Stats: 18 Holes, par 72, 7232 yards
Rates: Seasonal call for details
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.
Falcon Ridge
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.
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.
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Palms Golf Club
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.
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 15thhole, a par-five that presents a 114-foot drop to the fairway below.
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The Palmer course at the Oasis Golf Club
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.
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.
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The Canyons course at the Oasis Golf Club
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.
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.
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Wolf Creek Golf Club
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.
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.
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