Playing Golf in the middle of the desert may seem a little crazy, but true to form, Las Vegas builders have built some of the best golf courses in the country. 

Tournament Players Club at The Canyons
This PGA tour facility is one of the few PGA tour courses that can be played by the general public.  The 18 hole course has a challenging layout and beautiful natural desert scenery.

Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort
17 miles from the strip this resort's 2 golf courses are designed by Jack Nicklaus.  The course is ranked 28th in Golf Magazine's list of top American golf resorts.   There's also a spa where you can wind down after a hard day on the green.

Bali Hai
Located right on the Vegas strip, you can see Bali Hai golf course as you land at McCarren Airport.  this $32 million golf course has 7 acres of water features.  Palm trees and tropical plants create a tropical feeling.