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Decline of the American Black Athlete in Sports
It has been almost 60 years since Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier, and now blacks dominate Major League Baseball. Even so, blacks were kept out of the more “intellectual” positions or sports. In the NFL, Quarterback was a tough...
FootPower for Golf
Although the ankle is the most injured body part of an athlete, very little is ever done to strengthen the stabilizing muscles that prevent rolling in and out. Golfers are no exception in neglecting ankle strengthening. They seldom sprain their...
Golf! How To Power That Drive Away
Anyone who tells you, that he or she would not like to hit the
golf ball further is either a liar, or Tiger Woods.
Drive for show and putt for dough maybe sound advice, but if you
ask the average weekend golfer whether they would like to...
How To Select A Unique Golf Gift
To select a truly unique golf gift for somebody, it will help a great deal if you know their golf game intimately. There are numerous golf products in the market these days and many of them have been promoted very cleverly and aggressively in the...
Using A Golf Fitness Video Will Save Time And Improve Your Game
Using a golf fitness video is a great alternative to going to a gym. Just think of the time you’re saving not worrying about what you where or how you look or driving 20 to 30 minutes to your local gym and then showering, changing and getting back...
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Las Vegas Golf Courses, and the "Losers" Who Play Them
It should come as no surprise that some of the most expensive
golf clubs in the country are found in and around Las Vegas.
It's just not as easy as you might think to keep a lush green in
the middle of a desert! That said, many private golf courses in
the area don't even list rates, so one can only guess how steep
the rates actually are. But there are still a number of private
and public courses where you can go and play a great round of
golf - and still leave the green with some greenbacks in your
wallet.
I lost at blackjack last night but I still have $50 left...can I
play golf, or should I just head over to the slot machines
instead?
Well, I guess that all depends on just how lucky you feel. But
if you are tired of giving the casinos all of your money, and
want to take advantage of the great golf courses Las Vegas has
to offer, then you are in luck...maybe. A growing concern for
those wanting to play on the golf courses in the Las Vegas area
is the fluctuating rates. Hey, we're all used to rates changing
due to seasons, lighting conditions, reservations...the works.
But some of the golf courses in Las Vegas have divided the
seasons up in ever-more-imaginative ways, that seem to try and
squeeze every last possible dollar out of the green. However
(and this is subject to change, so DEFINITELY try to book some
green time as far in advance as possible), the following golf
courses can be played for $50 or less: Craig Ranch, Los Prados,
and Eagle Crest.
I managed to escape the casinos with $100...golf anyone?
If you have been able to squirrel away a Ben Franklin, then a
lot of the golf courses Las Vegas offers will gladly put you on
the green. Now again, the rates at some golf courses are
changing by the day, it seems - so be sure to check before
showing up with only Ben. Those officially posting fees of $100
or less during the winter months are: Desert Rose, Las Vegas
Golf Club, Painted Desert, Highland Falls, Palm Valley, Las
Vegas National Golf Club,
and the Rhodes Ranch. Oh, and for
those not "in the know", rates tend to be higher for golf
courses in Las Vegas during the winter months, as the heat can
be downright brutal during the summer. Oh yeah, Las Vegas is in
the middle of a big desert, isn't it?
I really need to stretch my golfing funds as much as
possible...what options do I have?
No worries, my friend - sometimes the cards just aren't rolling.
You can save anywhere from $5-15 by walking golf courses instead
of driving the carts. Not a great option during the heat of the
summer months, but an option that can help stretch the dollar a
little farther.
Twilight rates are another way to save money, but they can be
very confusing. What is most confusing about the golf courses
Las Vegas has to offer is that their twilight rates are not
necessarily offered in the dying light. During the summer
months, and due to the extreme heat, twilight hours tend to
start in the late morning and early afternoon. In the winter,
however, twilight hours occur at the end of the day, and it is
not uncommon for golfers to not get in an entire 18 holes.
While Las Vegas does have many exclusive golf clubs, with prices
so steep that they refuse to post them, there are a number of
reasonably priced golf courses that offer some great greens at
prices even the worst of gamblers can afford. Plus, if you are
wise and plan accordingly, you can get those low prices even
lower - and maybe even get in another round of golf to keep your
mind off those lousy cards for a few hours longer! After a great
round on the green, I can promise you that you will not leave
Las Vegas feeling like a "loser" - even if your wallet tells you
otherwise.
About the author:
Albert Medinas has developed and maintains the website Best Golf Courses,
which answers the most common questions players have about
Golf Courses. Please visit us at
http://www.bestgolfcourses.net today.
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