20 of the best courses in Nevada that take public tee times, grouped by area and city. Private member clubs are left out.
When to go: Las Vegas and Mesquite: March–May and October–November (summer is very hot but cheap). Lake Tahoe and Reno: about May–October.
Fazio's pine-filled oasis, booked only with a stay at an MGM Resorts hotel; caddie extra.
golfdigest.com thegolfnewsnet.comMountainside course with a waterfall through the clubhouse; caddie required.
golfdigest.com golfpass.comThe only course on the Strip, rebuilt by Fazio in 2019 behind the Wynn.
golfdigest.com golfpass.comThe longest and toughest of three Pete Dye courses on Paiute land.
golfdigest.com greenfeetracker.comFormer PGA Tour host in Summerlin with canyon-edge holes.
golfdigest.com greenfeetracker.comThe most popular Paiute course, playable for all levels.
golfpass.com greenfeetracker.comThe original Paiute course, rated tops in Nevada by GolfPass users for 2026.
golfpass.com greenfeetracker.comTropical-themed course right on the Strip next to Mandalay Bay.
golfdigest.com golf.comCopies of 18 favorite Nicklaus holes from around the West.
golfforkings.pages.dev golf.comFriendly Palmer course near Summerlin, plus a lit par-3 course for night golf.
golfpass.com golf.comRed Rock-view course in Summerlin at a mid-range price.
golfpass.com greenfeetracker.comRemote Nicklaus course an hour north of Las Vegas with big lakes and bunkers.
golfdigest.com golfpass.comNicklaus course with five holes along Lake Las Vegas.
golfdigest.com golf.comRees Jones canyon course, renamed and renovated in 2025.
golfdigest.com golfpass.comWild canyon course with huge drops, the signature play in Mesquite.
golfdigest.com greenskeeper.orgNewer Mesquite desert course with views of the Virgin River valley.
golfdigest.comDesert target golf with big elevation drops in Mesquite.
golfdigest.com greenskeeper.orgLakeside course that hosts the celebrity tournament; open about May to October.
golfpass.com greenfeetracker.comTree-lined mountain course with lake views on Tahoe's north shore.
golfdigest.com yourtahoeplace.comHilly Reno course in the Sierra foothills, rated among Nevada's best by GolfPass users.
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