Tee off in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is no longer golf’s best-kept secret.  In fact, six Southern Nevada golf courses are among the best in the country according to Golf World Magazine, a sister publication of Golf Digest.

The magazine recently announced its inaugural list of the Top 50 public golf courses in the nation.

From exquisite championship courses designed by legends of the sport to lush fairways and breathtaking views – there are more than 60 golf courses are available for play in Las Vegas throughout the year thanks to the area’s inviting climate.  Las Vegas offers challenging, yet beautifully sculpted courses developed by world-renowned designers including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer and Pete Dye.

Many of the world's most famous professional and amateur golfers, including Tiger Woods, former U.S. President Bill Clinton and NBA legend Michael Jordan, feel at home on the Las Vegas links.

Las Vegas hosts many nationally and internationally televised golf tournaments including the PGA Tour's Justin Timberlake Shriner’s Hospital for Children Open, LPGA Takefuji Classic and Wendy's Three-Tour Challenge.

For golfers needing additional instruction, several golf schools are available. Walters Golf Academy offers lessons by Mike Davis, the only instructor in the country to be accredited as both a PGA Certified Professional and a PGA Master Professional. Private lessons are available at Bali Hai Golf Club or Royal Links Golf Club.

At the Butch Harmon School of Golf at the Rio Secco Golf Club, golfers experience state-of-the-art computer equipment to help analyze their unique swing. Special packages include private instruction, hotel accommodations and transportation to and from the course.

Chris Eastman at The Revere Golf Club at Anthem in Henderson, Nev., teaches the basic fundamentals. Eastman has taught golf for more than 17 years and even taught six professionals at various times.

For further information on Las Vegas go to: visitlasvegas.co.uk