One of Vegas’ most dynamic desert layouts, Rio Secco is owned and operated by the Rio Hotel and Casino. This Rees Jones-designed course stretches to 7,332 yards and takes advantage of desert plateaus, washes and steep canyons. Most holes are built around one of these features, so choosing golf clubs for a trip to Rio Secco may be hard. Rio Secco’s four par-5s separate it from the rest of Vegas’ desert courses. On Nos. 8 and 9, even long hitters may have a bit of trouble. The two holes are a combined 1,150 yards. On No. 8, the shorter of the two, golfers might be able to get on in two if they avoid Jones’ tactically placed bunkers. On No. 9, the fun begins.
At 634 yards, it is nearly impossible to end up on the green after two shots. Jones doesn’t relent, spotting the fairway with bunkers. Worried that you won’t survive because you can’t hit the ball like Tiger Woods? The Butch Harmon School of Golf which is located on site. Harmon can teach you a thing or two, having tutored the likes of Woods and Davis Love III.