Siena Golf Club

Siena Golf Club opened in summer of 2000 ready to do battle with the rest of the top golf courses in the Las Vegas area. Loaded with 18 masterful golf holes, 97 devilish pot bunkers, massive three-tired greens, some of the best course conditions west of the Mississippi, and sublime views of the surrounding mountains, Siena declared its arrival on the Vegas golf scene. Six different water features surround the course, including "Lake Siena," and a number of holes even feature waterfalls. "The best thing about this course is that every hole has its own beauty," says Marketing Director Mick Toscano. "Some have views of the Strip. Some have views of Red Rock Mountain and others the Spring Mountains. I don't think you'll come away impressed with this course - I think you'll come away awe-struck."

Stylistically, Siena Golf Club emphasizes brains over brawn. The 97 bunkers were strategically placed along the side of greens and fairways, demanding that players hit the ball down the middle or face the consequences.

Aside from the deep, fluffy-white penal bunkers, Siena's other design signatures are its behemoth, multi-tiered greens and its gradually narrowing fairways. Schmidt and Curley don't have anything against long hitters, they simply don't want burley hackers getting a leg up on the course just because they can hit booming 300 yard drives that end up in another zip code.

The course's greens are large, even by today's standards, and three and four putts become the norm and not the exception if you aren't accurate with your approaches. Pin placement is of the essence at Siena, as many of the greens sport two and three tiers that would make even the sharpest putter think twice about judging distance and line.

Facilities

Clubhouse: The beautiful clubhouse at 13,500 square feet contains a spacious full-service golf shop, the Siena Bistro and an exterior dining patio overlooking Lake Siena, the driving range and 18th green of the golf course.

Siena Bistro: The Siena Bistro, a 2,500 sq. ft. Italian-themed restaurant and bar features a private patio with fireplace and a casual patio that provides beautiful panoramic views of the golf course, Lake Siena and the Las Vegas Strip. Executive Chef Dan Concepcion, who heads up the culinary team, brings five years experience to the Bistro. He has traveled across the states and has been affiliated with places like the Lone Star Roadhouse Cafe in Manhattan, the Marriott at the IBM Conference Center in Palisades, N.Y., Spook Rock Golf Course in New Jersey, The Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and most recently at The Regent Las Vegas. Dan's knowledge, fresh ideas and attention that he gives his customers is what Siena needs.

Weddings & Events: The festive Siena Bistro - offering an exquisite taste of old Italy in a setting to match. The Siena clubhouse is the ideal place for weddings, receptions and large group parties. The staff of the Siena Bistro offers patrons extensive culinary selections, ranging from simple, yet elegant buffest, to elaborate dining experiences.