The 423 yard 13th, Death Valley, sets the tone for a round at TPC Las Vegas. This par 4 rewards a well judged decision from the tee, with desert ground and changes in level ensuring that placement matters as much as distance. Designed by Bobby Weed with Raymond Floyd, the par 71 reaches 7,016 yards from the back markers, but its six tee choices make it workable for mixed groups. The 6,221 yard blended course uses nine holes from the blue tees and nine from the white, easing several forced carries without removing the need for sound course management. At an elevation of around 2,000 to 2,500 feet, shots can travel a further 7 to 10 yards, so club selection soon becomes part of the day’s rhythm.
Arroyos and barrancas frame the fairways beneath Red Rock Canyon, while the Las Vegas skyline appears beyond the desert on parts of the course. The par three 2nd, Canyon, is close to 200 yards from the tips and plays to a green enclosed by desert terrain. A few holes later, the 465 yard 14th asks for commitment from the outset, with a blind drive played towards a distant church steeple. The course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, which suits its open setting in Summerlin, and it has previously staged both PGA TOUR and senior tour events. It remains the only Las Vegas course with PGA TOUR status that visitors can play. Before or after the round, the 2,000 square foot golf shop carries equipment and customised clothing, while rental sets are available from TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, COBRA and Mizuno.
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