Las Vegas has during the last 50 years or better become one of the foremost amusement meccas not just within the United States, but the entire world as well. It was nothing but a tiny town in the desert until gaming became legal in Nevada, and with that the entire amusement package grew. In time there became more amusing things to do in and in the region of Las Vegas, and golf courses began to be constructed. One can find currently 128 golf courses in the region, and many of them will be truly first-rate.
Similar to most things within this entertainment capital, those who build things don't generally scrimp when they construct anything. Plus if you are okay with the heat during the summer season, there isn't a day you cannot play. The heat begins to really build up in June, with normal highs during that month at 100 degrees F. They will rise to roughly 106 degrees in July and August before going downward in September into the mid-nineties. Steer clear of some of the heat by playing in the early hours or late. The excellent news will be that's when you will get your optimum rates, both with hotels and at the courses.
A couple of ideas to know the best time to go to Las Vegas:
1. Las Vegas is really a convention city, with an average week getting 85000 conventioneers. That is a lot of people, but the city has plenty of accommodations. Point is, the greater number of people, the more you'll pay. Check with the Las Vegas visitors' bureau's site (vegasmeansbusiness.com) to find a weekly update to research at what time the traffic will be the lowest.
2. Room rates can be twice as much over the weekend as with midweek. You won't save so much on the courses, but you will pay a smaller amount if you play Monday through Thursday.
3. Check on the golf course you wish to play as to at what time they over-seed their fairways. This is typically done in late August to mid-September.
I had the good fortune to play Dragon Ridge Country Club in Henderson, and although it's private you might be able to get on this great golf course. Attempt to book through your hotel or with several of the golf packages you can find online. It is actually a good test of golf, however the driving areas will be quite fair. Since it is somewhat out from Las Vegas, it is in the neighboring foothills in close proximity to Henderson, and the elevations make for some spectacular holes. From here it is possible to see the Las Vegas skyline very well.
But there happens to be numerous warnings never to search for stray golf balls in the extreme rough areas. The signs state "Beware of Rattlesnakes", and I believe them.
Author Resource:
Booking tee times on these golf courses is not that difficult. Click here to go to how to check out the courses as well as finding bargains. Also, see our article on maintaining your golf plane for more discussion on the how to improve your golf swing. Sean O'Kelly is a writer and avid golfer living in Chicago.
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