Las Vegas Golf Boom Expands With New Courses
The Las Vegas area sees a tenfold rise in players since one course era. New courses arise from Desert Inn and Stardust sytems to Paradise Valley and Winterwood, with Craig Ranch and Black Mountain now serving locals. Major developments include Dunes Emerald Green and Aladdin Park courses and two more underway on Warm Springs and Louie Prima properties.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
Desert Inn
Wilbur Clark
Doc” Bailey
Hacienda
Desert Inn Country Club
Stardust Hotel
J.C
Craig Road
Craig Ranch
Black Mountain Country Club
Winterwood
Stewart Ranch
Sahara Blvd
Winterwood Country Club
Riddie
Dunes Hotel
Riddle
The
Dunes
Las Vegas Convention Center
Nevada Frouties Corp
Louie Prima
Warm Springs Road
Would You Believe Millions Play Golf
Column musing on the craze of golf, joking about golf architects and course design, the rise of clubs and fees, and the broadening appeal from weekends to nearly all people including women, with playful digs at start times and social dynamics.
Hacienda First Park Course in Las Vegas
The Hacienda Hotel plans a new par 3 course on its Las Vegas property with the first hole at 70 yards and a total of 1050 yards. Frank Winsor leads a renovation including lighting upgrades for night play, fertilization and seeding programs, a pro shop expansion, and a schedule of lessons and tournaments.
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Judy Bailey
Frank Winsor
Tally Ho
Hacienda
Las Vegas
Winsor
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