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Coyote Springs was once planned as the first of several Nicklaus-designed courses for a massive new town, but the ambitious development halted during the 2008 recession—yet the golf course remains an acclaimed standalone destination.
About
Coyote Springs Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design set amid a remote desert valley surrounded by mountains roughly an hour north of Las Vegas. Opened in 2008, the course is renowned for its bold shaping, challenging desert routing, strategic bunkering, and water hazards on 11 holes. It features one of the largest and best-equipped practice facilities in the country.
Caddie Tip
Stay below the hole on approaches—these greens can be slick, especially downhill. Course management is vital: many holes have forced carries over desert, and eleven have water in play. Aim for the widest targets off the tee, and don't get overly aggressive with pins near water or desert edges.
The Main Challenge
Coyote Springs’ toughest challenge is its forced carries over desert and water, especially on approach shots. Miss the fairway and you’ll find native rough or desert rocks. Several holes require accuracy off the tee and long irons into multi-tiered, guarded greens. Strong winds are common and can magnify the challenge.
The Good
Golfers most love the bold Jack Nicklaus design set in an untouched desert valley with mountain panoramas, immense practice grounds, and a routing that blends water, rugged desert, and dramatic bunkering. The course’s isolation amplifies the sense of adventure and provides a peaceful, impressive golf setting.
The Not So Good
Many visitors mention the course’s remoteness and lack of on-site accommodations or vibrant clubhouse atmosphere. In peak summer, heat can be intense. Maintenance quality is usually very good, but must contend with desert conditions that can affect turf in shoulder seasons.
Signature Hole:
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18
The 18th hole is a testing par 5, playing back toward the clubhouse with water running down the right side for most of its length. Players must navigate a risk-reward tee shot, a demanding layup, and an approach over water to a sprawling green, providing a memorable finish framed by mountain backdrops.
Clubhouse
Modern but modest clubhouse—offers all essential services including a pro shop, dining/snack area, locker rooms, event space, and shaded patios overlooking the course. Focus is on golf experience rather than luxury.
Practice Facilities
One of the country’s largest, including a 19-acre range, 13 target greens, vast teeing grounds, a dedicated short-game area, and a large putting green. Facilities are comprehensive and among the best available at public courses.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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