Top 10 Golf Courses in Summerlin
Summerlin is one of the most golf-centered communities in the Las Vegas Valley, with a mix of private clubs and daily-fee public courses spread across its villages. Golf is a big part of the Summerlin lifestyle, which matters to a lot of homebuyers who would rather live a short walk or drive from the first tee than sit in traffic to reach one. This guide covers the top 10 golf courses in and around Summerlin, who each one suits best, and what you should know before you book a tee time.
Quick Takeaways
- Summerlin's golf scene mixes private clubs and public daily-fee courses, so there is a fit for nearly every budget and skill level.
- TPC Summerlin is the area's PGA TOUR venue and hosts the annual Shriners Children's Open.
- Private options are TPC Summerlin, Red Rock Country Club and The Summit Club; the rest of this list is public-access.
- Bear's Best brings 18 famous Jack Nicklaus holes to one public Las Vegas layout.
- Desert golf means booking ahead, playing the early hours in summer, and always carrying water.
Why Is Golf Such a Big Part of Summerlin Life?
Summerlin was planned around open space, trails and outdoor recreation, and golf courses were woven into the master plan from the start. Course corridors run through several villages, fairway and green views show up in plenty of listing descriptions, and a round of golf is one of the easiest ways residents here spend a desert morning.
For homebuyers, that means golf is rarely an afterthought. Whether you play every week or just like the open space and views a course provides, the golf scene shapes how a lot of Summerlin villages feel. And the variety is real: a few courses are private and membership-based, while most of the field is open to anyone who books a tee time.
What Are the Top 10 Golf Courses in Summerlin?
Here is the rundown, with access noted plainly. Prices and membership details change, so treat this as a guide to the courses themselves and confirm current access and fees directly with each facility.
| Course | Access | Quick Note |
|---|---|---|
| TPC Summerlin | Private | PGA TOUR venue hosting the Shriners Children's Open |
| TPC Las Vegas | Public | PGA TOUR-affiliated daily-fee layout |
| Bear's Best Las Vegas | Public | Jack Nicklaus design with 18 replica holes |
| Red Rock Country Club | Private | Two Arnold Palmer courses in a gated community |
| The Summit Club | Private | Ultra-private Tom Fazio design |
| Siena Golf Club | Public | Views and playability in the southwest |
| Angel Park Golf Club | Public | Multi-course complex with the Cloud 9 par-3 |
| Highland Falls Golf Course | Public | Daily-fee course in the Summerlin area |
| Palm Valley Golf Club | Public | Daily-fee course in Summerlin |
| Eagle Crest Golf Club | Public | Executive course built for a quicker round |
Inside the Top 10: Course by Course
TPC Summerlin
A private, Bobby Weed-designed course in Summerlin and a PGA TOUR venue that hosts the annual Shriners Children's Open. It is consistently ranked among the top courses in Nevada, and it suits golfers who want a championship-caliber layout with real tournament pedigree.
TPC Las Vegas
A public-access course in the Summerlin area and part of the PGA TOUR-affiliated TPC network. It has the tournament feel of a tour stop with daily-fee tee times, which makes it a strong choice for visitors and locals who want to play a course built to a professional standard.
Bear's Best Las Vegas
A public Jack Nicklaus design featuring 18 holes that replicate famous Nicklaus holes from courses around the world. Golfers who enjoy famous-shot spots and variety get a greatest-hits tour of Nicklaus design in a single round.
Red Rock Country Club
A private club inside a gated Summerlin community with two Arnold Palmer-designed courses, The Arroyo and The Mountain. The two layouts face Red Rock Canyon and give members a range of looks, from tree-lined arroyos to elevated desert views.
The Summit Club
An ultra-private, Tom Fazio-designed course anchoring an exclusive gated residential community in Summerlin. Access is strictly by membership, and the course is built around sweeping views and a high-end club experience rather than daily-fee play.
Siena Golf Club
A public-access course in the southwest Las Vegas area near the southern reach of Summerlin, noted for its views and playability. It is a solid mid-range daily-fee option for golfers who want scenery without the tournament-level challenge.
Angel Park Golf Club
A public golf complex near Summerlin with multiple courses, including the well-known Cloud 9 par-3 short course. It works for nearly everyone: full-size daily-fee rounds on the main courses and a fast, fun short course for beginners and evening play.
Highland Falls Golf Course
A public course in the Summerlin area, known locally as a friendly daily-fee track. It fits golfers who want an accessible round close to the northwest part of the valley without joining a club.
Palm Valley Golf Club
A public course in Summerlin with a straightforward daily-fee character and a loyal local following. It is a dependable option for a regular round and for golfers who prefer familiar, playable conditions over novelty.
Eagle Crest Golf Club
A public executive course in Summerlin, built for a quicker round and a full practice experience. It suits golfers short on time, beginners working on their game, and players who want to get around in a couple of hours.
Private vs. Public: Which Summerlin Golf Option Fits You?
Three courses here are private: TPC Summerlin, Red Rock Country Club and The Summit Club. Those are membership-based clubs where access is generally limited to members and their guests, and each carries its own culture, from tournament venue to gated community club to ultra-private estate club. Membership details, fees and availability change, so anyone considering a club should talk to the club directly.
Everything else on the list is public-access: TPC Las Vegas, Bear's Best, Siena, Angel Park, Highland Falls, Palm Valley and Eagle Crest all take daily-fee play. That mix is the real story of Summerlin golf. You can play a PGA TOUR-affiliated course one day and a laid-back executive course the next, without joining anything.
What Should Visitors to Summerlin Golf Know Before They Play?
A few practical notes make the difference between a great desert round and a rough one:
- Book ahead. The popular daily-fee courses fill up, especially on weekends and during the cooler months, so reserve tee times in advance rather than showing up and hoping.
- Respect the desert conditions. Fairways play firm, dry air saps your energy faster than you expect, and sunscreen and a full water bottle belong in the bag every round.
- Mind the afternoon heat. In summer, morning tee times are the comfortable ones; midday rounds are hot, and some facilities manage summer heat with reduced rates and early start times.
- Match the course to your pace. Executive courses like Eagle Crest and par-3 options like Angel Park's Cloud 9 move fast; the private and tournament-style layouts are fuller rounds and slower by design.
How Do Homebuyers Factor Golf Into a Summerlin Move?
Living in a golf community can mean daily access: a short cart ride to the course, a walk along the fairways, and views that never get old. But course-side homes vary from village to village. Some properties back right up to a fairway, others sit on quiet streets inside a club community, and many homes in Summerlin are a quick drive from a course without carrying any golf premium at all.
That is where the conversation starts. The right Summerlin village depends on how you actually want to live: on the course, near the club, or just close enough to play when the mood hits. I know the villages, the HOAs and how each golf community really feels to live in, and matching buyers to that lifestyle is a big part of what I do.
FAQ: Golf Courses in Summerlin
Q: Are there public golf courses in Summerlin?
A: Yes. TPC Las Vegas, Bear's Best Las Vegas, Siena Golf Club, Angel Park Golf Club, Highland Falls, Palm Valley and Eagle Crest all offer public play, alongside the private TPC Summerlin, Red Rock Country Club and The Summit Club.
Q: Which Summerlin golf courses are private?
A: TPC Summerlin, Red Rock Country Club and The Summit Club are private, membership-based clubs. The other courses in this guide are open to the public, with availability varying by day and season.
Q: Which Summerlin golf course hosts the Shriners Children's Open?
A: TPC Summerlin, a Bobby Weed-designed private course and PGA TOUR venue, hosts the annual Shriners Children's Open and is consistently ranked among the top courses in Nevada.
Q: Is Bear's Best Las Vegas a replica golf course?
A: Bear's Best Las Vegas is a public Jack Nicklaus design whose 18 holes replicate famous Nicklaus holes from courses around the world, all in one Las Vegas layout.
Q: Where can golfers play a quicker round in Summerlin?
A: Eagle Crest Golf Club in Summerlin is a public executive course built for a quicker round, and Angel Park's Cloud 9 par-3 course offers a fast, fun option for a short game session.
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