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Bass Fishing Facts And More
Bass fishing has a fascinating history. It started in the late
18th century and continues to progress until today.
It probably was originally practiced in search for food among
the people in the south of the United States. Since then, it...
Golf and Zen
Golfing Zen
About Golfing Zen: This is the first in a continuing series of short essays dealing with the application of Eastern spiritual philosophy to your golf game. (The title says "Zen," but this discussion will apply equally to the other...
How Good Are You In The Sand?
Think about it, if you could convert 5 out of 10 attempts from a
normal lie in the trap, how many strokes could YOU save per
round?
If you're like most people, you could save yourself at least 3-4
strokes per 18 holes.
I consider...
How To Cure Your Slice By Developing A Better Golf Swing
The slice is probably one of the most common swing flaws for amateurs. It is an outside-to-inside swing path that creates side spin on the golf ball.
The side spin causes the ball to cut hard to the side, making it a very frustrating day on the...
The Golf Shaft Mystery
The Shaft Mystery During this modern era of golf club technology, the big mystery among golfers is what golf shaft will maximize their efforts. If the average player tries to sift through all the “mumbo jumbo techno shaft lingo” his head just might...
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Las Vegas Golf Courses, and the "Losers" Who Play Them
It should come as no surprise that some of the most expensive
golf clubs in the country are found in and around Las Vegas.
It's just not as easy as you might think to keep a lush green in
the middle of a desert! That said, many private golf courses in
the area don't even list rates, so one can only guess how steep
the rates actually are. But there are still a number of private
and public courses where you can go and play a great round of
golf - and still leave the green with some greenbacks in your
wallet.
I lost at blackjack last night but I still have $50 left...can I
play golf, or should I just head over to the slot machines
instead?
Well, I guess that all depends on just how lucky you feel. But
if you are tired of giving the casinos all of your money, and
want to take advantage of the great golf courses Las Vegas has
to offer, then you are in luck...maybe. A growing concern for
those wanting to play on the golf courses in the Las Vegas area
is the fluctuating rates. Hey, we're all used to rates changing
due to seasons, lighting conditions, reservations...the works.
But some of the golf courses in Las Vegas have divided the
seasons up in ever-more-imaginative ways, that seem to try and
squeeze every last possible dollar out of the green. However
(and this is subject to change, so DEFINITELY try to book some
green time as far in advance as possible), the following golf
courses can be played for $50 or less: Craig Ranch, Los Prados,
and Eagle Crest.
I managed to escape the casinos with $100...golf anyone?
If you have been able to squirrel away a Ben Franklin, then a
lot of the golf courses Las Vegas offers will gladly put you on
the green. Now again, the rates at some golf courses are
changing by the day, it seems - so be sure to check before
showing up with only Ben. Those officially posting fees of $100
or less during the winter months are: Desert Rose, Las Vegas
Golf Club, Painted Desert, Highland Falls, Palm Valley, Las
Vegas National Golf Club,
and the Rhodes Ranch. Oh, and for
those not "in the know", rates tend to be higher for golf
courses in Las Vegas during the winter months, as the heat can
be downright brutal during the summer. Oh yeah, Las Vegas is in
the middle of a big desert, isn't it?
I really need to stretch my golfing funds as much as
possible...what options do I have?
No worries, my friend - sometimes the cards just aren't rolling.
You can save anywhere from $5-15 by walking golf courses instead
of driving the carts. Not a great option during the heat of the
summer months, but an option that can help stretch the dollar a
little farther.
Twilight rates are another way to save money, but they can be
very confusing. What is most confusing about the golf courses
Las Vegas has to offer is that their twilight rates are not
necessarily offered in the dying light. During the summer
months, and due to the extreme heat, twilight hours tend to
start in the late morning and early afternoon. In the winter,
however, twilight hours occur at the end of the day, and it is
not uncommon for golfers to not get in an entire 18 holes.
While Las Vegas does have many exclusive golf clubs, with prices
so steep that they refuse to post them, there are a number of
reasonably priced golf courses that offer some great greens at
prices even the worst of gamblers can afford. Plus, if you are
wise and plan accordingly, you can get those low prices even
lower - and maybe even get in another round of golf to keep your
mind off those lousy cards for a few hours longer! After a great
round on the green, I can promise you that you will not leave
Las Vegas feeling like a "loser" - even if your wallet tells you
otherwise.
About the author:
Albert Medinas has developed and maintains the website Best Golf Courses,
which answers the most common questions players have about
Golf Courses. Please visit us at
http://www.bestgolfcourses.net today.
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