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Weiskopf makes his debut on the Las Vegas golf scene with
a beauty, The Falls Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas. The par-72,
7,250-yard layout, located at the entrance to the Lake Las
Vegas Resort, is a picturesque design that incorporates the
natural beauty of the area. The course is home to more than
19 acres of water features including a 185-foot waterfall
on the 11th hole and a 165-foot waterfall on the 17th hole.
There is an elevation change of more than 300 feet, much of
it coming from holes 10, 11 and 12. The 13th tee presents
a stunning view of the Las Vegas Strip as well as Lake Las
Vegas Resort. This view is a must-see for visitors and locals
alike.
The front nine plays through a fairly mundane chunk of earth, and until the landscaping and nearby construction is complete, the ride out will trail the back nine in definition, aesthetics and drama. The lone exception is the par-5 7th hole. Weiskopf routed the hole through a small canyon and a desert wash splits the fairway from the green.
"This course will probably become known for its back nine, but if you take the two together, there's a lot of variety out here," says Dan Romstead, Golf Sales Coordinator for Lake Las Vegas Resort. "But, you have to see the back (nine) to believe it."
The par-5 12th hole may be the most enjoyable around -- as well as one of the most challenging. Playing uphill, the hole crests several hundred feet above the tee box with a green that appears to be at the edge of a cliff. Big hitters can try to get home in two, but it's definitely a three-shot hole for most golfers. Once on the green, the sights are amazing. A 360-degree panoramic view of the Las Vegas area gives golfers reason to pause and take in the sights. And don't be surprised if a bighorn sheep or two wander up to check out your golf game.
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