They’re nice but minor-league compared to Vegas. The city features a handful of hotels and casino resorts. Once you leave the neon carnival that is Vegas, it’s desolate high desert until you reach Mesquite. The 80 miles between Las Vegas and Mesquite might as well be on the moon. Should you make the trip? Let’s dive in and you can make your mind up at the end. In Halloween candy terms, the best holes are Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but at least half of them are Almond Joys or, worse, Raisinettes. Wolf Creek is tasty, enjoyable and fun but once you’re done, you’ll remember the views more than the actual golf. The course itself is a lot like that leftover Halloween candy you’ve been chomping on the last couple of days.
You’ll find yourself muttering “Wow!” dozens of times. Sadly, you probably won’t remember a lot of the holes within a few days of leaving.ĭon’t get me wrong, Wolf Creek is spectacular. You’ll take a ton of pictures while you’re there and you’ll need to. All of those apply, primarily to the incredible vistas. If you scan any online reviews of Wolf Creek, you’ll find adjectives like iconic, stunning and breathtaking. The best golf buddy trip, it says here, is the next one.Īnd if the next one should take you about 80 miles north of Las Vegas to Mesquite, Nev., you will want to check out one of the more decorated public resort courses opened this century: Wolf Creek. MyGolfSpy Experiences is nothing if not consistent.
