While the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf may not feature its own course, the luxurious resort boasts eight championship golf courses all within a five-minute drive. Indeed, guests of the resort will find the JW Marriott is a golfer's dream, as it is possible to tee off at a new course every day during a week-long stay. Best of all, the resort's helpful staff is on hand to book tee times and arrange transportation to and from the local courses. And, a variety of golfing packages are also available.
Surrounding courses include:
Angel Park Golf Club (100 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas; (702) 254-GOLF or
(888) 4-GOLFLV; www.angelpark.com) Designed by Arnold Palmer, this 36-hole golf club features the 18-hole Mountain Course, with a rating of 72.4 and a slope of 128, and the 18-hole Palm Course, with a rating of 70.9 and a slope of 129.
Badlands Golf Club (9119 Alta Dr., Las Vegas, NY; (702) 242-4653; e-mail: info@badlandsgolf.com) Thought by many to be the best golf course in the Las Vegas area, this 18-hole course designed by Johnny Miller and Chi Chi Rodriguez features a Black rating of 73 and a slope of 133.
Tournament Players Club at The Canyons (9815 Canyon Run Dr., Las Vegas; (702) 256-2000; www.pgatour.com) This 18-hole course incorporates elements of the natural desert surroundings, including barrancas, arroyos and other natural features. The course features a rating of 73, with a slope of 131.
Bear's Best Las Vegas (11111 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas; (702)804.8500; www.bearsbest.com) Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this 18-hole course features a Gold rating of 74, with a slope of 147.
