Mesquite, Nevada: Where Golf Meets Perfection

Nestled in the northeast region of the enchanting Mojave Desert lies an oasis of golfing perfection.

Located just 80 miles north of Las Vegas, this hidden gem offers an abundance of world-class golf courses, all set against a backdrop of more than 300 days of glorious sunshine each year. Mesquite’s allure extends far beyond its inviting climate. It’s a destination that boasts designs from legends like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and endless breathtaking views, prompting even the most camera shy golfer to constantly reach for the iPhone and capture the stunning desert landscape vistas.

“We have most certainly become known for our golf and people come from all over to play our courses,” says Mesquite Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carol Kolson. “There aren’t many golf destinations that have so many quality courses in such close proximity to each other. Our guests really love the fact that it’s easy to get around and play multiple courses without having to spend much time at all in their car going from course to course.”

Perhaps, the crown jewel of the entire golfing experience in Mesquite in Wolf Creek Golf Club, a name familiar to X-Boxers as it was a featured course on the EA Sports Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR video games. Wolf Creek, which ranked No. 3 on Golfweek’s 2023 “Best Courses You Can Play” in Nevada list, doesn’t waste any time getting the blood flowing, both literally and figuratively. The 445-yard, par-4, second hole may very well be the signature tee shot, serving as the highest point on the course at 11 stories, and to get there you must climb 90 granite steps.

Eureka Casino Resort, situated at the heart of Mesquite, provides golfers with the perfect home base for their Mesquite adventure, as it sits within a 10-minute drive of seven Mesquite courses and has an exclusive stay-and-play package deal with Wolf Creek. This 60-acre resort, with a heated pool area and 214 guest rooms and suites, offers panoramic views of crimson mesas, and a wide range of amenities, including 900 of the hottest slot machines, as well as table games, the city’s only Stadium Gaming experience and an inviting William Hill Sportsbook, the best venue in Mesquite for watching and betting on sports after stowing the clubs away.

Eureka’s signature steakhouse, Gregory’s Mesquite Grill, is famous for its succulent steaks, kissed by the flames of a Mesquite wood grill, and seafood starters, such as the Shrimp “Rockefeller” Style and the irresistible Seared Ahi Tuna.

“It’s not an overstatement to say that we may have one of the best locations in America for golfers looking to stay and play in such close proximity to so many top-tier golf courses,” says CEO Andre Carrier of Eureka Casino Resort, which opened in 1997 and was sold to its employees in 2015, making it the only hospitality company in the country to be 100% employee-owned.

“That said, our team members do everything we can to cater to golfers’ needs so when they come back from their round they have a comfortable and friendly atmosphere to hit the tables, play some slots, watch the action in our William Hill sportsbook and grab a meal at our steakhouse that we strongly believe is one of the best culinary experiences in the region.”

Conestoga Golf Club, another awe-inspiring layout within that 10-minute radius of Eureka Casino Resort, ranked sixth on the Golfweek Best-Of Nevada list, which is no small feat considering the quality and quantity of options in the Silver State. The other five courses – The Palmer, Falcon Ridge, The Canyons, Casablanca Golf Club and The Palms – each have their own unique charm and, like Wolf Creek, can accommodate any level of golfer, as long as you play from the proper tees.

For those that want to venture a bit further away from central Mesquite, St. George – home to five of the most highly acclaimed courses in Utah – is less than an hour drive away to the east. The Championship Course at Sand Hollow Golf Resort was ranked the No. 2 “Best Course You Can Play” in Utah by Golfweek and is known for its rousing back nine, particularly holes 11 through 15. The 230-yard, par 3, 15th is called Devil’s Throat and, trust us, the name is more than fitting.

About 50 miles east of Mesquite, is the Coyote Springs Golf Club, a Nicklaus masterpiece where the red mesa views are replaced by a sea of green valleys. If you are heading to or from Las Vegas when visiting Mesquite, Coyote Springs serves as a fine mid-way point of the journey, or a convenient spot to tee it up on arrival and/or getaway day.

Because of its optimal climate, Mesquite is also a highly sought-out destination for other unique and captivating outdoor activities, including hiking, skydiving, or making a short drive to some of the most iconic spots in the U.S., such as Cathedral Gorge, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks, and Valley of Fire State Park.

But above all, Mesquite, once known as “the fastest growing city in America,” has undoubtedly cemented itself as a destination where you want to bring your clubs and enjoy a golf experience unlike anywhere else in the country.