Played on Thursday, 11/11, Veterans Day, with a 7am tee time. I'll start with the positives: (1) $44 is probably the lowest you can pay for a prime tee time right now in Vegas (2) Incredible friendly staff, I wanted a drink and hang out after 3 minutes of talking, fantastic group (3) POP, finished in 3:20 as a three, with a single/couple stalking us the last 3 holes (4) Bunkers are being renovated

Conditions wise, I cannot recommend this course unless you're looking for a cheap, fast round with little care of conditions. Tee boxes extremely long and need of a cut. Fairways were spotty, with areas of grass and large areas of hardpan, thin, dirt areas, like 60/40 grass to dirt. Bunkers are all GUR, so free drop! Bunkers have been a big negative over the years here. The greens were super long and slow, like watching a 1960s US Open slow. Seriously, you could of warmed up on your carpet before going to the course.

I want to like this course so much. Outside of a couple of plain, flat, straight holes, plus the worst 10th hole ever, the course has some great bones. The fairway mounds on 4, the signature 17, and an 18th similar to Goose Creek (except its 40-50 yards longer and a par 5, but the same feel), shows it has potential. The course just needs a cash and love infusion to pull it together.

Played on Friday, 11/5, with an 11:30ish tee time with Famed02. We played the DesertHawk/CoyoteRun 9s. It's been 5 years since I last played here and I have no idea why I haven't been back. I've heard the course is in great shape and I was not disappointed. Course does not reseed and it's just starting to enter the dormant stage. Tee boxes were level with only divot issues on the par 3s, and that was minimal. Fairways were firm and fast and still green and no coverage issues. Rough was barely over fairway height, and thin. Anything rolling into the rough had a strong chance of rolling into the desert. Bunkers were above average, there was some pebbles, but the sand was pretty nice and easy to hit from. Greens were excellent. Smooth, a little on the fast side, and just a few unfixed ball marks.

Just a few negatives: Pace was a bit slow at almost 5 hours; carts seem a bit beaten up, no GPS, cooler with no lids.

Overall, an awesome course. Boulder Creek felt like a "desert links," and the slope rating shows how difficult the course is, firm, fast, but anything on the edges is lost. Staff was great and matched the small town friendly Boulder City feel. Definitely need to add it to the rotation, just wish it wasn't such a drive.

Played on Friday, 10/15, with a 12:48 tee time with the fellas from Cocky & Lucky Golf and Social Club. Happily paid $40 local rate as Wildhorse was the 1st tee time I found that wasn't 3pm or later when I started looking a week out. Vegas tee times are going fast. 3 of us walked and the other rode as he was waiting for a text that would of cut his day early (but never came). Played in just a shade over 4 hours, waiting on many shots, after the starter reminded us we had to keep up. Never saw the group behind us after the 1st hole.

Course was in pretty good shape as it works through the winter transition without closing. I'm a lover of firm and fast conditions and not impressed by overly watered courses. Wildhorse was playing fast and was lovely. Tee boxes mostly leveled with a little bit of divots on the par 3s. Fairways were fast and firm, lots of roll, but plenty of grass, it was just a lighter shade. Rough was minimal, just enough to define the fairways, a bit longer around the greens. Bunkers were decent, heavy sand that wasn't hard packed with a chance to hit from. Greens were really nice, smooth and firm, with minimum ball marks, and a little faster than they looked.

Wildhorse is one of those "Old Vegas" courses, tree lined with some houses around, and not a desert course. It has a ton of history and once hosted a Tour event (like 50 years ago). It's one of the few walkable Vegas course. An absolute locals course with a great practice area. I have never been past the pro shop to see if they have a grill but there is a nice snack shack right next to the 1st/10th tees. If it wasn't such a drive I would play the Horse more. Fun, challenging layout that isn't overpowered.

Played Saturday, 10/9, in a tournament that the committee set for the tips. National came out of reseeding just over a week ago and is off Cart Path Only. Many areas of the course still had that "fuzzy and needs a good cut" look but played pretty nice. Some of the tee boxes were a bit long but mostly level with some markers set on a slope. Fairways looked and played like they just came out of reseed, lots of wetness, plenty of mud balls, but no bare areas. Rough varied from just above fairway to some gnarly deep stuff. Bunkers were outstanding. I don't remember the green side bunkers being this good with deep, heavy-ish sand that was nice to hit from. I was not in any fairway bunkers. Greens have improved from the summer when they had some bare, dirt areas. Completely grown back in and running smooth, just on the slow side but sped up as the sun heated up.

Staff was nice and friendly. They had a drink cart assigned for each 9 so there was never more than a hole without an opportunity to grab something. The historic bar/grill was crowded but with good service after the round.

Not your typical Vegas course and I love it. Tree line parkland course. The whole place just oozes Old Vegas from the time you walk in from the parking lot. It's not the flashy new Vegas but deserves a look if you're in town.

Played in a charity scramble on Monday, 9/20. Outside staff was humming along as they grabbed bags and had them on the carts ready to go for 144 players with a shotgun start. Staff had us at our assigned holes and we teed off a couple of minutes early.

Course is in great late summer shape. Tee boxes were moved forward and back from the normal White tee areas and I liked the different set up. Fairways were fast with run but still lush. Rough was about 1-2 inches above the fairway. No comment on the sand but it was well groomed. Greens were really good, medium fast, and a bit soft. Unfortunately some have not been repairing their ball marks, scaring the surface.

Reflection Bay has been one of the favorite courses and it did not disappoint. Its the perfect time to get out and play.

Played on Friday, 8/27 for the first time in forever on the home course with John_T and his dad. Paid $49 with the OB card. Easy check in. John grabbed a wrap and some drinks in the grill then headed to the starter, who got us off about 20 minutes early. Felt like we were alone until we hit the groups on 9, finishing our front in about 1.5 hours. The back was a bit slower, taking just over 2 hours, but still a sub 4 round on a very hot day. Drink cart was around twice on both nines, and the snack shack was open on 6/15 even late in the afternoon.

Course is prepping for reseed, closing on in 10 days (9/7). Tee boxes a bit on the shaggy side and I wished they would level them out one day. While the course is starting to dry out and get down, the fairway conditions were really good. Dry and fast, but definitely not thin or bare. Plenty of run making me love some afternoon golf. Rough has been cut has they reseed the rough along with the fairway, so it's just long enough to give definition but not stopping anything hot from rolling into the desert areas. Greens were a bit soft, saw lots of unfixed marks, and a bit bumpy in the afternoon. They were running a bit slower, but normal summer speed.

Mountain should be good for another week then I would wait a few weeks after the reseed. Still decent bargain since the courses are usually in above average conditions.

Played on Sunday, 8/15. Feels like its been some time since i've been out at AP and was really feeling a need to play Palm, a fun, shortish, par 70 course with 5 par 3s (4 over trouble) and 3 par 5s (2 absolutely go for it in 2 with a good drive). Paid $52 with the OB card and fairly warned of reseed prep work as the course will be closing in a week or so.

Despite the prep, the course was really playable with dry but lush fairways with a fair amount of run but thick conditions underneath. Rough has been cut down to basically fairway height so anything on the sides have the chance of running into the desert. Bunkers were OK, I did just chip from 2 green side, long shots I did not want to mess with a traditional sand shot. I do wish they level off the tee boxes, probably the biggest complaint. Greens ran smooth but a bit slow, so firm shots were nicely rewarded.

I love Palm as it's my go to when I've posted a few high scores and need an ego boost. If the game is "almost there" or absolutely on you will score well, but a bit off and you'll pay. Love it in my normal rotation and one of those courses you just go for it on every shot.

Played Friday, 8/13 with the GK Gurus. Fun round with John_T, Famed02, and Brett. Its been 3 years since I was last here, and I was happy to be back. As we arrived, we turned into the upper parking lot instead of the lower lot for golf, but the cart attendant drove up to grab our clubs. The clubhouse has the feel of a private or high end resort course, with a full locker room that includes sitting areas and showers.

Course has a full grass driving range, but it was closed for maintenance, and a large putting green that was consistent with the course. The course was in really nice shape for the dog days of summer and a very active monsoon season this year. Tee boxes were a little fuzzy, but level, with almost no divot damage. Fairways are a browning Bermuda, but lush, with no thin or dead areas. Rough was about 2 inches, just enough to cause some issues with the ball sitting down. Greens were running at a medium speed, but faster than past summers. There were a few with signs of a recent aeration, but they rolled smooth.

On the "extras" side, they have gas powered carts (with no governor?) with a GPS screen showing distance to the flag. For some reason, the screen is not visible through polarized lens (I kept thinking it turned off). No on course drink cart, but there's a snack shack located near the 1st/10th tee area. My only issues were canned bloody marys and she was on a break when we made the turn, however, we called the shop and they ran out our order while on the 11th hole. We had lunch in the restaurant after, with a large menu and a large draft beer selection. Service from start to finish was great and equaled the private/high end club feel.

I loved the course design. The course is routed through the hills above the Colorado River and has lots of elevation changes. I don't think there's more than 2 flat holes, almost every hole is uphill or down. The greens match the course's elevation changes, plenty of swales and undulations. There's a nice mix of short risk/reward and long holes. There's a sub 300 yard par 4 on each 9, but both are uphill and require a drive over rocky terrain if you try to take the direct line, and lots of bunkers in the way. There's some elevated greens with false edges, where a short shot will roll back 20 yards.

Overall, well worth a trip from Vegas and a must play if you're in the Laughlin area.

Played Siena twice in the last 8 days (Friday/Saturday), both with an earlyish tee time. As always here, staff is on point. If you don't use the bag drop, the attendant walks out to your car to grab the clubs.

Course has a full grass driving range which is included. Also a large putting green with multiple tiers.

The course has taken some beating from the recent monsoon rains but is still very good. It's just soaked and soggy in spots. Tee boxes are mostly level, but a few are getting shaggy. Fairways are a mix bag, some are lush, but a handful show signs of verticutting with large spots of dead, hardpan. It seems when they get a mix of high heat and lots of rain, they get a fungus that kills off the grass, reminds me of conditions in Summer 2018 when they lost almost all the fairways. The rough hasn't been cut lately and is just thick. Chances of losing a ball if you don't pinpoint where it went in. Bunkers were not good, just hard packed sand that's difficult to hit out of deep bunkers. Greens were nice, smooth and medium speed. They're really soft and receptive, but some people do not fix their ball marks, leaving a pock filled putting area.

I feel Siena treats you great on the customer service side and the course treats you fairly. If you're playing well, you score well, if you're a bit off, you're paying a price. Nice course and worth it at a nice price.

Part 2 of GK Plays Vegas on Sunday, 7/11. I have never hidden my Reflection Bay Fan Boy and was happy to see it was in great shape. Staff is always happy and very friendly. I arrived early to enjoy a large breakfast sandwich off of a huge breakfast menu. Definitely going to find something you like on it.

Course is playing very well in this incredible heat. Tee boxes were level with no real damage. Fairways were lush with some roll. Rough was just enough to cause an issue. Bunkers were in great shape with some heavyish sand. Greens were on the summer speed, medium, but fairly smooth. Some had some ball mark issues common with resorts.

I am an unabashed Reflection Fan Boy and it did not disappoint this weekend. There's just something about the drive out there, and the views of Lake LV as you play 14-18 that I just love. Reflection Bay is in my top 3 of recommendations in Vegas.

1st round of the Vegas GK Plays on Saturday, 7/10. For a near noon start, course was very busy. Bag drop staff grabbed the bag and had it ready on the cart by the time I walked down. For a resort course, drink prices (both alcohol and non) are great. Paiute has 2 full grass driving ranges with matching putting and chipping greens.

Paiute is always in great shape and Sun was no different. Level tee boxes. Lush fairways (but some soaked areas during the late watering). Rough was a little low around 1 inch or so. Bunkers were really good, especially for the amount of wind they get in there. Greens were incredible. Just smooth and what seemed to be blazin' fast.

Paiute never disappoints. Courses are always in great shape and has a very friendly staff. Always one of the courses I recommend on a Vegas trip.

John_T and I joined the Pisarski crew for an early Friday (7/9) morning unofficial GK meet up. Thanks to Matt for snagging the first 2 tee times. Paid $100, which I thought was a bit high until after I played, then I thought it was correctly priced.

Easy pro shop check in and a large selection of merchandise. I indulged myself with a Wolf Creek wolf head ball marker and a new hat. Prices are as expected for a pro shop. Enjoyed an excellent preround Bloody Mary (adding the pickle is incredible) and had lunch after the round. It was a bit busy for lunch, but service was fast once they caught up. Outside services was great. They took the cart to fill a tire while we checked in after noticing it was a little low.

Course was in better than expected shape for the middle of a very dry summer (until this week). They were doing some tee box repairs on the middle tee grounds, so tees were moved up or back. Fairways (outside of 10) were lush. Rough was about 1-2 inches and pretty even across the course. Bunkers were excellent with white sand now in all the bunkers. Greens were good, a bit slow due to the need to keep them long in the heat. Unrepaired ballparks became a theme of the weekend.

I try to never pass up the chance to play Wolf Creek. I find it a very fun course and it has incredible views. With the fact it's a destination course, expect some slower rounds, but we around the front in 2 hours but hit the split tee groups on the back. Highly recommend.