Nevada has six casino golf options worth a trip: Wynn Las Vegas (the only Strip course), Shadow Creek (MGM access), Rio Secco (Caesars access), Primm Valley (two Tom Fazio courses), Edgewood Tahoe (Lake Tahoe affiliated), and Atlantis Casino Resort Reno (Lakeridge by Robert Trent Jones Jr.). Five are within 40 miles of the Las Vegas Strip.
Quick Comparison
| Course | City | Designer | Fee | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Golf Club | Las Vegas | Tom Fazio | $550–$850 | Hotel guests |
| Shadow Creek | North LV | Tom Fazio | $750 pkg | MGM Rewards |
| Rio Secco | Henderson | Rees Jones | $250–$400 | Caesars members |
| Primm Valley Lakes | Primm | Tom Fazio | $79–$179 | Public |
| Primm Valley Desert | Primm | Tom Fazio | $69–$169 | Public |
| Lakeridge | Reno | RTJ Jr. | $79–$159 | Public |
Las Vegas Strip
Wynn Las Vegas **The only championship course on the Las Vegas Strip.** 7,144 yards, par 70, Tom Fazio 2019 redesign. The 18th is an island-green par 4 framed by 50-foot waterfalls. Wynn hotel guests have priority. Stay-and-play packages from $599/night.
Shadow Creek (MGM access) **Tom Fazio's hand-shaped masterpiece, accessible only to MGM Rewards members staying at select MGM Strip properties.** $750 package includes round, forecaddie, and limousine transfer. Top-100 ranked. 10 minutes north of the Strip.
Rio Secco (Caesars access) Rees Jones design in Henderson — home to the Butch Harmon School of Golf. Caesars Diamond and Seven Stars members get preferred rates. The 17th is a 100-foot drop par 4 with views of the Strip.
Off the Strip
Primm Valley Casino Resorts **Two Tom Fazio courses (Lakes + Desert) on the California border, 40 miles south of the Strip.** Two-course packages from $139 — the best Fazio-pedigree value in the country. The casino is smaller than Strip options but the golf is championship-grade.
Northern Nevada
Edgewood Tahoe Resort George and Tom Fazio course on Lake Tahoe — the 17th plays directly along the shore. Hosts the celebrity-week American Century Championship every July. The casino partner is the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe across the street.
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno Lakeridge Golf Course (Robert Trent Jones Jr.) is the casino's golf partner. 18 holes overlooking downtown Reno with a signature island-green 15th. Stay-and-play from $179/night.
When to Play
Peak golf season is October through April. Summer (June–August) is brutally hot — but twilight rates plummet to $59–$99 even at top properties. Lake Tahoe and Reno have a reverse season — May through October is peak.
Loyalty Status Cheat Sheet
- Wynn Rewards — priority tee times at Wynn Golf Club, mid-tier and above
- MGM Gold/Platinum/NOIR — Shadow Creek access, Fallen Oak (MS) access, Primm Valley discounts
- Caesars Diamond/Seven Stars — Rio Secco preferred rates, Cascata access
Tier-match at any of the three before your trip. All three loyalty programs match competing tier status.
