Played on Memorial Day, Monday, 5/31. I was able to join my buddy's teachers group on a busy day. Even on a very busy day, we finished in exactly 4 hours with waiting on a majority of tee boxes.

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Played on Memorial Day, Monday, 5/31. I was able to join my buddy's teachers group on a busy day. Even on a very busy day, we finished in exactly 4 hours with waiting on a majority of tee boxes.

Conditions were interesting considering what I usually experience here. Tee boxes were in great shape. The rough is up in some areas and short in others, definitely not high enough to stop balls from rolling into the ever-present "ditch" running down the right of all but 3 holes. Bunkers looked good but I was not in 1 all day and didn't hear any complaints from the others. As also, the greens were incredible. Smooth and medium fast, and living up to their reputation as the "Best Greens in Vegas." The paspalum (same as Kiawah) greens have a different feel to them, look thick, and is difficult to leave a ball mark. The fairways were the only issue. Every hole had a spot or 3 where it was thin or hard-pan, but most had 90% or so coverage. It seems the paspalum has started creeping away from the greens and into the fairways, mostly around the greens. Chipping on it is a different feel than Bermuda or Rye.

Service was great. Super friendly pro shop, bar/grill, and outdoor staff. Drink cart was around twice and the marshal was around 5-6 times. Marshal carried a large cooler of water bottles, which is nice as I decided to walk and he kept checking on me.