Taking on the Challenge That Is Mesquite Golf Course Wolf Creek

March 24, 2009--Welcome to the stunning Wolf Creek Golf Club, one of six Mesquite, Nevada, golf courses. Mesquite, Nevada, is a mini-golf mecca located just a short drive from Las Vegas. Wolf Creek Golf Club plays to just under 7,000 yards, but don't be fooled by that manageable distance. No problem, you say? Talk with Steve Sargent, Director of Golf, before you tee it up. You’ll be glad you did. “It’s not that long of a course, but the elevation changes make it a great challenge,” Sargent says. Click now to view a complete video of Wolf Creek Golf Club (click the play button to the right) or to reserve your Mesquite golf tee times or Mesquite golf packages.

On most holes, players will face shots requiring at least one more club (hitting uphill) or at least one less club (downhill). “It’s something a lot of people don’t factor in,” Sargent adds about the award-winning Wolf Creek Golf Club. “When I play with people and we’re on, say the par-5 fifth, I may have 175 yards in and I’ll be hitting 4 iron. They’ll say I’m crazy to hit that much club. But then I point out that the green is at least 20 yards uphill. If the pin is in the back, that can add another 30-to-40 feet and that’s one or two more clubs for most people. The secret to playing well here is getting the ball to the hole. Most players will be short, leaving long putts."

Sargent’s advice: leave your ego in the bag and take another club if you’re hitting uphill. After all, just because Tiger can get home with a 4-iron doesn’t mean you can. Follow Sargent’s advice and you’ll score better and have more fun on this amazing layout. Wolf Creek Golf Club was recently rated by Golfweek as the third-best Nevada golf course, just behind Shadow Creek and Cascata.  It was also rated at #51 on the Top 100 You Can Play List by Golf Magazine.

Mesquite, Nev., is located about 77 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and is home to resorts, golf courses, and other amenities that allow for a solid golf getaway. Wolf Creek Golf Club works directly with the award-winning Eureka Casino-Hotel to offer official Mesquite golf packages that include room and golf. Click now to reserve or find complete information about your Mesquite golf packages. You can also click now to view the official rates and reserve Mesquite tee times at Wolf Creek Golf Club. Other Mesquite golf courses are the Oasis Golf Club, The Palms Golf Club, Falcon Ridge Golf Club, and Casablanca Golf Club.