Falls Golf Club

The Falls Golf Club delivers one of those rare rounds you'll still be talking about years from now. This 7,250-yard, par-72 design from renowned course architect Tom Weiskopf is a show stopper the worthy of any high-end Las Vegas golf experience. Weiskopf tantalizes with elevation changes that produce steep drops from the tees to the fairways and memorable shots.

The grand elevation change stretch of No. 12, 13 and 14 grabs you from that first high tee perch and doesn't let go until you are putting out in the long 14th valley. This stretch is not just visually arresting, it's shot-making forcing. It takes more than mammoth drives from the tees, into the thin air straight ahead and over the deep gorges below, to post decent numbers on this trio. Selecting the right irons on the approach shots are key as you shoot around tall rock walls on the edges of the fairways.

Playing Weiskopf's The Falls can make golfers feel like they're standing on top of the world. The view from No. 12 makes it appears like you are practically eye-to-eye with the towering Stratosphere. It is another jaw-dropping draw and this one's no illusion. With everything in the Vegas area slanting down to The Strip, the top of the Stratosphere and the 12th hole at The Falls almost match up exactly. (They measured it building the course.)

Weiskopf was that exacting in his detail, that committed to producing something unique for Lake Las Vegas.

The Nos. 12, 13 and 14 stretch could almost make this a must play by itself. These are truly original holes combining plenty of strategy and the too-often forgotten fun factor with the take-a-step-back views. Weiskopf's course is more than the best of its greatest parts though. The 415-yard, par-4 No. 1 with its huge desert area running alongside the entire right side of the fairway and another desert stretch dissecting the fairway down the middle just before the green is another memorable test.

This illustrates how The Falls combines the best of two worlds. The course starts out down in the valley of the desert and works it ways up to the towering tee boxes and sweeping views. This is a course where a golfer will never get bored, because there's always a new challenge and view awaiting at the next tee box.

Including a camera in your golf bag is a must on this round. The rocky scenery is dramatic, especially on the back nine. Long hitters can try to clear huge canyon carries, while the forward tees allow everyone to stay in the game. This course provides an endless string of postcard views while forcing golfers to use almost every club in their bag.

The Falls is one of those Las Vegas experiences you'll definitely take home with you and tell your buddies about, one that can only be found in Lake Las Vegas.

Dining

The Vineyard Ristorante and Bar: Cradled within the warm stone walls of The Falls Golf Clubhouse is The Vineyard Ristorante and Bar, where the rustic charm of Old-World Italy is reflected in its architecture and authentic cuisine. The comfortable dining room overlooks the gentle rolling greens and reflective ponds, offering hearty, classic Italian dishes. Experience a sumptuous breakfast or, at lunch and dinner, pizza, pasta, and panini creations accompanied by special wine varietals.