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Live and Golf in Las Vegas

Although Las Vegas may not be the first place one would associate with golf course communities, don't be fooled, this area has some of the most gorgeous and well-designed courses in the world.

Well planned golf communities range from family oriented neighborhoods complete with water park and recreation facilities, to age restricted communities that cater to the senior population. Las Vegas truly has something to suit everyone. Here are some of the more popular country club communities.

Los Prados: This guard gated community of 1,358 homes surround the course, clubhouse, tennis courts and pools. The members of the home owners association also own and manage their own golf course. Los Prados consists of 22 villages, with about half the houses being age restricted.

The 18-hole, 6,000 yard course is a par 70 with narrow fairways and fast greens. Amenities include restaurant, clubhouse, banquet facilities, pool and tennis courts.

Spanish Trail: Although this is one of the older guarded gate country club communities, it is one of the most luxurious and set the standard for future developments. Spanish Trail consists of 11 neighborhoods with a combination of large custom homes, smaller single family homes and townhomes. Home sizes range from 4,000 square feet up to 20,000 square feet.

This is a picturesque community where the neighborhoods wind through the golf course soaking up gorgeous views of the mountains and lakes.

The 27-hole, was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and challenges players with tree-lined fairways, 15 lakes, plus streams and waterfalls.

Queensridge: This is a unique European style community that offers 106 custom and semi-custom homes ranging from 2,000 square feet to over 17,000 square feet. You can choose between a luxury home, mid or high rise condo.

Amenities include guard gated entry, the Badlands golf course, 24 hours security, tennis courts, and clubhouse with pool, spa and gym.

The Badlands course was designed by U.S. Open Champion, Johnny Miller and team member Chi Chi Rodriguez. The 6,602 yard, par 72 design challenges golfers of all skill levels.

Rhodes Ranch: If you're looking for a family community, this is a neighborhood that fits the bill. With a huge water park, 35,000 square foot recreation center, tennis courts, basketball courts and championship golf course, the kids will never be bored.

Homes in Rhodes Ranch Champions neighborhood range from 2,055 to 4,210 square feet for one and two-story designs, with or without golf course views. Condos range from 700 to 1,458 square foot with nine different floor plans to choose from.

The Lakes take on a tropical theme in this private, guard gated neighborhood, offering four different models of single family homes.

Other neighborhoods include The Links and Vistana which is more condo oriented.

Located at the base of Spring Mountain, the Rhodes Ranch Golf Course is a Ted Robinson design. It's a 6,909 yard course amid tropical landscaping with a group of par threes which will leave you shaking your head. Rhodes Ranch is picturesque course that incorporates water features, multiple elevations, rolling fairways and stunning mountain views.

HOA members automatically receive a discount off golf and meals at the clubhouse.

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Minnesota Golf Courses: Mille Lacs Golf Resort and Marina

If you take a poll of true Minnesotans and you ask them to name areas of the state that are traditional vacation destinations, the Mille Lacs Lake area is certain to be in the top five locations for the majority of those polled. Taking a trip to Mille Lacs is one that nearly every Minnesotan has made. A trip to Mille Lacs is similar to attending the Minnesota State Fair or going to the State Capitol building on a field trip as a 5th grade student, everybody does it.

Just off of U.S. Highway 169 and an easy 90-minute drive north from the Twin Cities, just six miles south of Garrison, there is a golf course that has been open since 1964. There have been some changes made during the past couple of seasons and more changes that will be taking place in the months and years ahead. Welcome to Mille Lacs Golf Resort and Marina featuring Hardwoods Golf Club. Future plans include a new log design clubhouse and restaurant, a 35,000 square foot indoor water park, a day spa, a 120-unit hotel condo building and many more amenities planned for the future. There is also the option of purchasing or renting single-family homes and townhouses which feature log design.

There are some changes in the future for Hardwoods Golf Club. There are some plans on the drawing board to stretch the 6,309 yard course a bit by adding some length to a couple of the tee boxes and converting one of the longer par-4 holes into a par-5 making the course a par-72. The addition of some strategically placed bunkers is on the drawing board as well. In it's current design Hardwoods Golf Club plays to a par-71 with a course rating of 69.7 and a slope index of 119. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security by looking at the yardage on the scorecard and thinking you can overpower this golf course. If you are an accurate ball-striker and an above average putter you can score well, but if you let your guard down this golf course will have you for lunch. All of the greens are small, elevated and have enough undulation to keep you on top of your putting game. The greens at Hardwoods Golf Club have been described as Pinehurst-like, and I would agree with this statement.

General Manager Trent Christenson along with his management staff of, Jim Resch- Head Golf Professional, Justin Heitkamp- Pro Shop Manager and Bob Weston-Golf Course Superintendent, do a fine job of making patrons feel welcome as well as keeping the facility in fine condition.

The weekend rate of $45.00 per person with a cart is quite reasonable for this resort destination. Seniors can golf on any Monday or Wednesday for $25.00 per person with a cart making this an even better value. For tee times call 1-800-435-8720 or visit their website at www.millelacsgolf.com

With the planned additions to the Hardwoods Golf Club as well as the planned expansion to the resort facilities, Mille Lacs Golf Resort and Marina featuring Hardwoods Golf Club is a destination you will want to bring your family to again and again.

About the Author

Dana Buttenhoff is an avid golfer and a native Minnesotan. After 20 years of golf and traveling around the USA, Dana would like to share the golf gems rural Minnesota has to offer: http://www.minnesotaruralgolf.com

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