This course has some of the most spectacular views in golf. Must Play worth the money

This course has some of the most spectacular views in golf. Must Play worth the money

First a disclaimer, I won my round from a radio station contest. I will say that I would have a hard time paying $165 -$185 (today's rates) for golf. However, from the time we pulled in the parking lo... Continue »

First a disclaimer, I won my round from a radio station contest. I will say that I would have a hard time paying $165 -$185 (today's rates) for golf. However, from the time we pulled in the parking lot to when we exited, Wolf Creek is a class act.

We were met at the car where the attendant loaded our clubs onto the cart, then left us with the cart as he walked back. The practice range was muddy and was posted as "Irons Only" due to the range only being 200 yards deep. Practice green was rolling slow, but it turned out to equal the course greens. No GPS on carts, however, everyone is given a yardage book at the 1st tee. You also get suggestions for tee boxes (5 of them) based on handicap, and the tips are not marked, nor suggested, due to length and penalty. I went with the whites (middle).

The course was EXCELLENT. Overseeding went well, as fairways were lush and green. The rough was thick, and the ball will sit down. If you stray far right or left (like me), bring a couple of extra sleeves since the desert area is off limits, but not OB(Local rule: 90 degrees, drop, 1 shot penalty), and water comes into play on 9 holes. I was glad to see I wasn't the only one, my ball was in the company of dozens of balls in the same areas. Sand in the bunkers was wet, but there was an overnight rain storm.

I think Wolf Creek is one of those courses where you don't take your score to heart, it will easy add 10 strokes to your normal. There's lots of elevation changes, it feels your ball flies forever on the downhill, and you need to club up 2 to 3 on the uphill holes. Almost all holes made me say "Wow" from the tee box. It was a 5 hour round with short waits on the tee boxes, and it never felt we were off the pace. Worth the price if you get a package deal.

Dear Wolf Creek, I'm sorry I lost my mind momentarily and said some other course was my 'new fav.' In this case, I was so mesmerized by the zero wind, fast conditions, caddy assisted round I experien... Continue »

Dear Wolf Creek, I'm sorry I lost my mind momentarily and said some other course was my 'new fav.' In this case, I was so mesmerized by the zero wind, fast conditions, caddy assisted round I experienced this summer at Arcadia Bluffs, Michigan's top rated course, that I had the audacity to call it my 'new fav.'

I visited Wolf Creek on Thur morning, teeing off solo (1st time they ever let me tee off solo) at 7:20am, 40*F, no wind. Sure, I froze my booty off the 1st 6 holes, but as the sun warmed up my bones and dried off the morning dew, I experienced the Wolf on what must be one of the most ideal days of the year: mid 70s, no one in front of me, 4-some behind me, and not a hint of a breeze for the 3 hrs it took me to finish my round. The final 12 holes were like playing indoor virtual golf but 100 times better!! Why, you ask?

I'm not a long hitter, but I averaged 300+yds off the tees, counting only FW hit w/ my driver. Now that's ego boosting fun! As usual, the shorter holes proved the most treacherous as the greens are smaller and more undulated. Miss on the short side of the green on these shorter holes and be ready for the 40 ft par saving putt. The multi-tiered greens are also more severe on these shorties. The elevation changes required 2 extra clubs uphill and as much as 3 less clubs downhill, but wow, if you guess right and hit a good shot, the feeling of accomplishment is nonpareil. Remember that I played in zero wind, so if I calculated wrong or didn't hit one well, it's all on me. No excuses. On the par 5 #1, I hit my 225yd club from 200yds out going up hill to reach the green in 2. On the par 3 #11, I hit my 160yd club from 193yds above the hole. now that's my idea of fun.

The greens were rolling only 9-10 on the stimpmeter, but they rolled true. The only reason why I didn't give them a 10 rating is b/c of the many divot scars left by previous golfers, not the course's fault.

The fairways were dense and a bit soft, no doubt due to my early teetime. The staff was exceptional, treating me as if I was their only client, lots of smiles and greetings every time I made eye contact. The cart guy said the winds were howling 40+mph just the day before, so lucky me. He also suggested that the 9am teetime may be the best b/c the ambient temperature changes 30*F from dawn till 9. I didn't mind making the adjustment to the distances required as the temp warmed up.

As I packed my clubs in the trunk, the rush hour of golfers arriving in their rental cars put a smile on my face. If they only knew how amazing the next few hours were going to be for them at this mecca of golf, they too would be smiling.

In summary, I don't know what came over me but my recent experience at Wolf Creek re-indoctrinated me to the church of "Holy Cow, Wolf! You are the one and only -- best of the best!" Worth every penny.

Played on July 26. This was a pretty challenging course even though I played fairly well through the front 9 holes. The only problem I had was the fact that it was 95° by 8am and with the elevated tee... Continue »

Played on July 26. This was a pretty challenging course even though I played fairly well through the front 9 holes. The only problem I had was the fact that it was 95° by 8am and with the elevated tee boxes and other elevated areas I was extremely exhausted while playing the back 9 and my score definitely showed it. If I ever play Wolf Creek again, I will pay the extra money and play while it is cool. Other than that the course was in great shape, the greens were fairly easy to read and the bunkers for the most part were very well groomed.

Played on Sunday 8-22. Early Tee time 7:00 AM. Have played the Wolf 4 times before. Always during this time of year because of the lower rates, 70.00 dollars. We arrived early, noticed very few cars i... Continue »

Played on Sunday 8-22. Early Tee time 7:00 AM. Have played the Wolf 4 times before. Always during this time of year because of the lower rates, 70.00 dollars. We arrived early, noticed very few cars in the parking lot. Checked in with the starter, and got right out within 5 minutes of arriving. No one in front of us or behind us. We started thinking, whats wrong with this picture. you're talking about one of the best golf courses in the country right! Well after playing the first hole we realized that the overall conditions of the course resembled a not very well kept muni. The fairways were beat up, the grass growing out of control. dirt in the middle of the fairways. roped off areas protecting players from walking in mud.The last 3 holes smelled so bad we couldn't wait to get out of there. When you're standing on the teeing areas looking out at the vistas, everything looks great, but once you get to the fairways and can't find a good lie anywhere, because the ball is on dirt or mud, you know that you are in for a long day. On the good side the greens were in good shape. But that's about it. Very disappointing day of golf at on of my favorite courses. Oh by the way, when we were leaving we asked the guy who cleans the clubs, who I know has worked there for 5 years if he knew anything, he just shrugged and said the economy has affected the Golf Course and wouldn't say anymore. Next time you plan a trip to Wolf Creek you better call ahead of time, and hope they are honest with you.

A great day. A very beautiful course. Everyone should play it once.

A great day. A very beautiful course. Everyone should play it once.

In a word, ‘awesome.’ In another word, ‘furry’ and this unfortunately applied mostly to the greens. I’ve had very little experience playing high end courses (anything over $125 in my opinion), but if... Continue »

In a word, ‘awesome.’ In another word, ‘furry’ and this unfortunately applied mostly to the greens. I’ve had very little experience playing high end courses (anything over $125 in my opinion), but if there was ever a course that is worth it’s requested rack rate ($175 prime, $115 twilight, which varies a bit according to time of year) it would be this course. The views and the layout are mostly stunning. The conditions (except for the furry, slow greens) are excellent. The better news is once you get off the tee and are playing the course there is a very good mix of challenge and fairness. Without exception it was clear what I had to do and then it was just a matter of execution. Execute and you will be properly rewarded—don’t…and, well you probably know the story.

The greens as mentioned were SLOOOWWW! It was like putting in an abattoir. Everything just died. I obviously played my round the day before they were scheduled to mow them. That general sense of furriness, however, served hitting from the fairways quite well. Their condition was excellent. The rough was also in excellent condition. It was punishing, but you could generally find your ball and hit from it. The sand traps (mostly avoided thank goodness) were also in excellent condition.

A previous reviewer mentions being able to drive 250 yards or not showing up. That might be true for some holes if you’re playing the tips, and yes, there are several must carries that are in the 200 yard range for the blue (6300) and white (6000) tees, but you will not be bombarded with darn near impossible carries one after the other. That being said, those who have difficulty getting off the tee will not do well on this course. That flubbed, dribbling 60 yard mi sh$t will not serve you well. You will have several blind tee shots where you cannot see the landing areas. The landing areas are there and you just have to hit a decent tee shot. There will also be holes where you cannot see the green. The landing areas are clear, however, and where you have to hit your tee shot to and what you have to do when you get there will be apparent.

The holes are bordered by the desert, which are considered environmentally protected areas that you are not allowed to enter and are played as water hazards. I learned from all the wayward balls dotting that landscape that the local critters are not fond of golf balls. This is target golf to a good extent, but it was not so hard that I did not find the course very enjoyable to play.

Rounds on this course are REGULARLY in the 5-5 1/2 hour range. That is the norm. This doesn’t bode well for high-end-twilight-rate golfers such as myself. Started at 1:00 and did not finish the last 2 holes with a 5:45 sunset. Factor in the clouds, which obscured the setting sun (did I mention the views?), the foursome in front of us who seemed not to notice or care that it was rapidly becoming too dark to hit golf balls and continued looking at 6 foot putts from every angle (same slow 4-some in front of us story), and what appeared to be a match between 2 pairs of players two groups in front of us…you get the picture. Anyway PLAN on at least 5 hours, which almost makes paying the prime rate of $175 and being able to play your entire round in daylight a kind of extortion.

The service was great. I didn’t encounter any rude valets. I also ate one of the best hot dogs I have ever had on a golf course and it was only $5 with chips! There’s water every 3 holes for when it’s hot, but strangely enough, I didn’t see any ball washers. I would definitely like to return to this course. Maybe dedicate some overtime at work specifically for making the trip out here again and paying the prime rate so that I can actually finish before dark.

We had been waiting for months to play this course and no matter what you read you won't be prepared for it. The views are fantastic, that being said if you don't have at least a 250 yd drive don't p... Continue »

We had been waiting for months to play this course and no matter what you read you won't be prepared for it. The views are fantastic, that being said if you don't have at least a 250 yd drive don't play this course. You'll be too far down on hills with no real idea where you are hitting to.

Wow, this golf course is beautiful. A couple of friends and I went from Houston, TX to Mesquite, NV just to play this course. We had paid and were teeing off the first tee when the sprinkler system ... Continue »

Wow, this golf course is beautiful. A couple of friends and I went from Houston, TX to Mesquite, NV just to play this course. We had paid and were teeing off the first tee when the sprinkler system started. When I asked RON (found out later he was valet personnel) what was happening. He threw his arms up in the air gave the “I don’t care” move with his shoulders and waved us away. When I asked RON again he stated “You should have teed off sooner, they are automatic and I guess you have to play that way” He then laughed and turned away. When asked if they would be turned off he continued to be rude. I was not happy with the way he was treating us. I went up to the pro shop because I was not going to waste my money. I had just spent $300.00 in the pro shop. My friends had also spent a good amount of money there. I do not know why he would treat customers the way he did. I spoke the manager and the pro shop clerk and they were nice and fix the sprinkler problem. I got a refund of my money and put my clubs away. I was so upset there was no way I would be able to enjoy playing golf on such a beautiful course. RON RUINED MY TRIP!!!! I did ride while my friends played and got great pictures. If you go have a great time and attempt to avoid RON “the valet” he is an older man who is very rude, has poor attitude and does not know one thing about customer service. The sunset made the course even more spectacular.