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Southern Highlands was the final design collaboration between Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his son Robert Trent Jones Jr., and membership is strictly invite-only among Las Vegas elite.
About
Southern Highlands Golf Club is an ultra-exclusive private venue in the Las Vegas Valley, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. Opened in 2000, it offers an 18-hole, par-72 layout with immaculate Bentgrass greens, renowned for challenging play, striking mountain views, and championship tier service. The course resides in one of America’s wealthiest gated communities and is famed for its privacy and attention to detail.
Caddie Tip
Mentally prepare for the closing stretch—especially the final three holes—where strategy and shot placement are crucial. Play conservatively off the tee when unsure, as hazards and split fairways force decisions. Bentgrass greens tend to run fast and true, so focus on speed control.
The Main Challenge
The greatest challenge at Southern Highlands is navigating demanding approach shots over water hazards and the multi-tiered, slick Bentgrass greens surrounded by deep bunkering. Aggressive play is often risked by penal hazards, requiring thoughtful club selection and nerve down the stretch.
The Good
Members and guests praise immaculate conditioning and the exclusivity of the Southern Highlands experience. The course is expertly manicured, staff attentive, and amenities lavish—many golfers highlight the private, serene atmosphere, with panoramic desert and mountain scenery enhancing each round.
The Not So Good
Some guests have noted that the course’s extreme exclusivity and high price can make it feel inaccessible and at times less welcoming to newer members or guests. A few have remarked that extensive cart paths or non-traditional landscaping could detract from the natural feel of a pure golf experience.
Signature Hole:
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18
The par 5 18th at Southern Highlands is a dramatic finishing hole featuring a split fairway divided by a meandering creek. Golfers must decide between a safe layup or challenge the water and bunkers for a shot at reaching in two. The green is perched beyond water, with the picturesque waterfalls and extensive bunkering offering a memorable risk-reward finale.
Clubhouse
The Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse includes fine and casual dining, luxurious locker rooms, golf shop, full-service spa, and private function spaces. Members also have access to wellness facilities and attentive concierge services.
Practice Facilities
The club offers a well-equipped driving range, dedicated short game area, and putting greens maintained to the same standard as the course. Professional instruction and club fitting are available to members.
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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