Las Vegas Golf Courses, and the 'Losers' Who Play Them

It should come as no surprise that some of theFranklin, then a lot of the golf courses Las Vegas
most expensive golf clubs in the country areoffers will gladly put you on the green. Now again,
found in and around Las Vegas. It's just not asthe rates at some golf courses are changing by
easy as you might think to keep a lush green inthe day, it seems - so be sure to check before
the middle of a desert! That said, many privateshowing up with only Ben. Those officially posting
golf courses in the area don't even list rates, sofees of $100 or less during the winter months
one can only guess how steep the rates actuallyare: Desert Rose, Las Vegas Golf Club, Painted
are. But there are still a number of private andDesert, Highland Falls, Palm Valley, Las Vegas
public courses where you can go and play a greatNational Golf Club, and the Rhodes Ranch. Oh, and
round of golf - and still leave the green with somefor those not "in the know", rates tend to be
greenbacks in your wallet.higher for golf courses in Las Vegas during the
I lost at blackjack last night but I still have $50winter months, as the heat can be downright
left...can I play golf, or should I just head over tobrutal during the summer. Oh yeah, Las Vegas is
the slot machines instead?in the middle of a big desert, isn't it?
Well, I guess that all depends on just how luckyI really need to stretch my golfing funds as much
you feel. But if you are tired of giving the casinosas possible...what options do I have?
all of your money, and want to take advantageNo worries, my friend - sometimes the cards just
of the great golf courses Las Vegas has to offer,aren't rolling. You can save anywhere from $5-15
then you are in luck...maybe. A growing concernby walking golf courses instead of driving the
for those wanting to play on the golf courses incarts. Not a great option during the heat of the
the Las Vegas area is the fluctuating rates. Hey,summer months, but an option that can help
we're all used to rates changing due to seasons,stretch the dollar a little farther.
lighting conditions, reservations...the works. ButTwilight rates are another way to save money,
some of the golf courses in Las Vegas havebut they can be very confusing. What is most
divided the seasons up in ever-more-imaginativeconfusing about the golf courses Las Vegas has
ways, that seem to try and squeeze every lastto offer is that their twilight rates are not
possible dollar out of the green. However (and thisnecessarily offered in the dying light. During the
is subject to change, so DEFINITELY try to booksummer months, and due to the extreme heat,
some green time as far in advance as possible),twilight hours tend to start in the late morning and
the following golf courses can be played for $50early afternoon. In the winter, however, twilight
or less: Craig Ranch, Los Prados, and Eagle Crest.hours occur at the end of the day, and it is not
I managed to escape the casinos with $100...golfuncommon for golfers to not get in an entire 18
anyone?holes.
If you have been able to squirrel away a Ben