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March 27, 2008--Harrah's, one of the world's leading casino companies, also has a pretty good reputation as an owner/operator of golf courses. In fact, several were recently rated by Golfweek as among the top 21 casino golf courses, including Cascata and Rio Secco Golf Club, two Las Vegas golf courses. Now the company has taken over the operations of Las Vegas National Golf Club, one of the most historic Las Vegas golf courses, and plans to maximize the overall experience while embracing the history that oozes from the fairways and greens of Las Vegas National. For more ...
Las Vegas National has played host to events on the LPGA Tour and PGA Tour including the Tournament of Champions, and the LPGA Championship, a major on the ladies tour. Plus, this Las Vegas golf course was in the three-course rotation when Tiger Woods won his first PGA Tour event, the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational. Tiger shot 70 at Las Vegas National--then called Las Vegas Hilton Country Club--and went on to beat Davis Love III in a playoff. We hear that Tiger has won a few more events since that fateful week in Las Vegas ... Click now to book your Las Vegas golf tee times at Las Vegas National Golf Club "We have the resources to provide the best golf experience possible at Las Vegas National Golf Club," says Eric Dutt, Vice President, Golf Operations. "This is a great, old style layout with some of the best par 3 holes anywhere. And with the tremendous history here, and our terrific location--just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip--we are excited to now be managing Las Vegas National and look forward to continuing and building on the terrific past." Some changes are underway to bring the Harrah's mark of excellence to the property. Soon there will be improvements made to the clubhouse, and already a golf instruction team of Vic Wilk, Mike Buss, and Tim Kerrigan has been put in place. The trio has the added benefit of the central location in addition to a lighted range and complete practice facility.
Book complete Las Vegas golf packages with harrahsgolfpackages.com Dutt says he is very comfortable with the quality of the golf course, and not much needs to be done, other than continue to invest in the proper upkeep and care that will allow the course to always be in top condition. Las Vegas National fees will range from about $75-150, and offers Harrah's guests another option on the golf itinerary. Special events, weddings, evening entertainment and other exciting plans and events are also in store for Las Vegas National Golf Club.
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