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Is TPC Summerlin the ultimate test for pros, or just another beautiful course with tricky greens?

The TPC Summerlin Golf Course has seen some of the most thrilling strokes played over the years. In the most recent version alone, we saw a few that caught our attention. The 15th-hole eagle from Isaiah Salinda in the 2023 Shriners Children’s Open was a little too perfect. Tom Kim’s mesmerizing victory in the 2023 edition. And when you talk about the recent events at the TPC Summerlin Golf Course, you have to talk about Bryson DeChambeau. The number of birdies he has scored in the annual event since 2016 is simply criminal.

Amidst all this, we also get to view the beautiful landscape of the course itself. This multi-facility course has everything you need to not only enjoy golf but also have an exceptional overall experience. The TPC Summerlin Golf Course is truly a one-of-a-kind course for anyone who loves the sport.

And for those who don’t, let us take you through the journey as you learn why the TPC Summerlin is considered one of the best golf courses in the world.

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What makes TPC Summerlin special?

In the 2023-24 issue of the Golf Digest, TPC Summerlin is ranked as the 12th best golf course in the world. George Peper described it as “It is the largest master-planned community in America, a 22,000-acre project that will be the home of 150,000 people.,” in his book, Golf Courses of the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods considers the course as the closest to his heart as he won his first pro title here in 1996.

 

What’s your perspective on:

Is TPC Summerlin the ultimate test for pros, or just another beautiful course with tricky greens?

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There have been many great stories associated with the TPC Summerlin Golf Course. Designed by Bobby Weed and Fuzzy Zoeller in 1991, this course is a treasure for many pros. Located 10 miles away from the famous Las Vegas strip, Nevada, this golfing paradise entertains all its visitors with some amazing facilities and amenities.

Let’s begin with the TPC Summerlin Clubhouse. A 36,000-square-foot spread of pure bliss and luxury ensures a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all its visitors. One can engage in an ultimate dining, relaxation, and hospitality affair that will leave them spellbound. It also offers a panoramic view of the golf courses, an unimaginable size of banquet space, an award-winning golf shop, 5 tennis courts, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, spas, splash pads, and a lot more.

You can guarantee yourself nothing but excellence in dining with a variety of venues at your disposal. Members can visit The Players’ Pub, Summerlin Dining Room, Patio Grill, Poolside Café, or also host a private dining experience for family visits, business meetings, or anything you desire. As a player, you can also experience some of the most beautifully designed golf courses along the course. The most scenic holes of them all are the last 4 from 15-18. The holes are as challenging as they are breath-taking, as even the pros might find it difficult to angle their shots perfectly to find the green.

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The greens are a different challenge altogether. The TPC Summerlin Golf Course is notorious for having some of the most difficult greens. Your strokes from the fairway need to be well calculated keeping in mind the elevation and depressions that may drive the ball out of the green after landing. Even while they are on the green, getting the putt can become a major problem if you don’t read the surface correctly. Hence, a birdie can easily turn into a bogey even before you realize it.

The 72-par course is laid out across 7,243 yards with a separate practice pitch. You can drive through the course on a pathway surrounded by the desert in the warm Vegas weather. Taking all this into consideration, it’s no surprise that the golf course excites the pros as much as it causes some nerves. But it’s something that all the fans and players look forward to. Hence, the golf course has had some great achievements over the years. Let’s get a glimpse of the accolades gained by the TPC Summerlin Golf Course.

Awards & Accolades

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Apart from all the awards already mentioned, the TPC Summerlin Golf Course has also other notable awards. In 2020, TPC Summerlin was ranked #13 in Golfweek’s Best 2020: Best Courses You Can Play (By State). The premium golf shop at the course has achieved the 2018 “Best of the Best” Golf Shop – Platinum Award – Association of Golf Merchandisers. It has also won the Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence and the Nevada Magazine’s Best Golf Course (Southern Nevada), both in 2015. There have also been many awards of Operations of the Year from 1997-2014.

It’s clear that it is considered a top-notch course in the world of golf. If you ever get the opportunity, make sure you visit the course to enjoy the emphatic experience it has to offer. Who do you think will win this year’s edition? Let us know below!