Best Private Golf Courses in Las Vegas
Five researched private golf-course picks in and around Las Vegas, with reasons to consider each, actual locations, access guidance and cited sources.
Looking for the best private golf courses in the Las Vegas area? Start with Southern Highlands Golf Club and The Summit Club and TPC Summerlin and Anthem Country Club and DragonRidge Country Club. These five researched selections offer different reasons to consider a round, rather than a claim that one course wins for every golfer. The shortlist includes nearby communities where explicitly identified below.
Compare the Las Vegas-area shortlist
| Course | Location | Reason to consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Highlands Golf Club | Las Vegas | Elevated tees with city views |
| The Summit Club | Las Vegas | Private and secluded golf routing |
| TPC Summerlin | Las Vegas (Summerlin) | Desert arroyos and multiple tee choices |
| Anthem Country Club | Henderson | A Henderson alternative with mountain and skyline views |
| DragonRidge Country Club | Henderson | Rolling hills and a golf-instruction program |
Plan around the actual location
A Las Vegas address does not make every course a Strip-adjacent stop. Compare the course location with your hotel and arrange transportation before committing to a tee time or accepting a private-club invitation.
This guide contains 5 selections supported by this source review, not a census of local golf. Use the locations in the table and the operator's address, not a directory URL's nearby-hub name, to plan your trip.
Southern Highlands Golf Club
Southern Highlands Golf Club — Las Vegas. Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas includes an 11th tee box positioned ten stories above the fairway. This high-elevation vantage point allows for an unobstructed view of the Las Vegas Strip, which is located several miles to the north of the course.
Our selection focus: elevated tees with city views. This is a reason to put the course on your shortlist, not a rating or a promise about the condition of the course on your visit.
Access and booking: Private Southern Highlands membership or authorized guest arrangements are required; a Strip hotel concierge cannot guarantee access.
The Summit Club
The Summit Club — Las Vegas. The Summit Club in Las Vegas was routed by designer Tom Fazio. The land was molded during the design process to ensure that every individual hole remains secluded from the adjacent holes, maintaining visual and physical separation throughout the layout of the course.
Our selection focus: private and secluded golf routing. This is a reason to put the course on your shortlist, not a rating or a promise about the condition of the course on your visit.
Access and booking: Private residential club; confirm golf eligibility and guest hosting directly with the Summit Club.
TPC Summerlin
TPC Summerlin — Las Vegas (Summerlin). Bobby Weed’s layout, with Fuzzy Zoeller as player consultant, moves through desert arroyos and canyons. Multiple tees make it relevant to members with different playing abilities.
Our selection focus: desert arroyos and multiple tee choices. This is a reason to put the course on your shortlist, not a rating or a promise about the condition of the course on your visit.
Access and booking: Private membership or club-authorized access only. Do not confuse it with publicly bookable TPC Las Vegas.
Anthem Country Club
Anthem Country Club — Henderson. Anthem identifies Hale Irwin and Keith Foster as its course designers. Its Henderson location and member-oriented recreation make it worth considering for golfers based southeast of Las Vegas.
Our selection focus: a henderson alternative with mountain and skyline views. This is a reason to put the course on your shortlist, not a rating or a promise about the condition of the course on your visit.
Access and booking: Gated member community; confirm golf membership and guest authorization. A home visit does not establish golf access.
DragonRidge Country Club
DragonRidge Country Club — Henderson. DragonRidge describes an 18-hole course across rolling hills with views of the Las Vegas skyline, alongside instruction for members and guests. It suits golfers seeking a private Henderson base with coaching options.
Our selection focus: rolling hills and a golf-instruction program. This is a reason to put the course on your shortlist, not a rating or a promise about the condition of the course on your visit.
Access and booking: Private club; arrange a membership inquiry or authorized guest visit directly. Event bookings do not automatically include golf.
How we chose these courses
We compared published course descriptions from golf publications and, where linked, official club, municipal and golf-association sources. Selection emphasizes a documented architectural feature, tournament connection, historical interest or a distinctive local option. This is desk research, not a first-person playing review or an exhaustive regional ranking. Directory completeness, paid placement and an invented scoring formula do not determine this shortlist. Course names distinguish individual layouts where relevant; a club's founding date is not automatically its current course's opening date.
What should you ask before visiting?
- Have the club or your host confirm your invitation and the procedure for registering guests.
- Ask about dress, arrival, walking or cart rules, guest charges and cancellation expectations.
- Do not assume a reciprocal arrangement, membership opening or hotel stay provides access.
Looking for indoor golf near Las Vegas?
If weather changes your plans or you want an indoor practice session, explore indoor golf simulators in Las Vegas. Compare the listed venues and their simulator equipment, then confirm current hours, pricing and availability with the operator. These are directory listings, not an extension of our outdoor-course rankings.