Surely You Jest - Discount Golf in a Desert?

[Nathan Garcia]

At the end of the day, when all the lights are turned off, it is still
just a desert. Go five miles or less outside of the Las Vegas city
limits and you will see ample evidence of this fact. So, how do they
get a golf club in the desert? Feed it tons of water and charge the
moon for a single round of golf, that's how! Is there even such a
thing as discount golf prices in a desert?
Now, Las Vegas is not a cheap place to visit anyway - those slot
machines and craps tables have a way of calling you in your sleep. Add
a modest night of gambling to a couple rounds of golf, and you may
have to promise your firstborn to some shady character standing
outside the casino. But there is always a way to find discount golf -
Las Vegas style!
What exactly do you mean "discount golf Las Vegas style"?
Look, there is one thing that attracts millions of visitors to a city
out in the middle of the desert every year, and it sure isn't the
scenery. Las Vegas is what it is because of legalized gambling, and
the entire town is devoted to seeing adults have some fun. So, you
want to get some discount golf Las Vegas style? Then go with a package
deal, where you stay in a hotel that offers golf as well. Several
hotels, including the Sands, offer discount golf as a way of enticing
visitors to stay - and let's not forget GAMBLE - in their casinos. And
let's be honest - you know that you are going to lose money gambling
anyway, so why not take advantage of some discount golf - Las Vegas
style - while visiting?
But what if I am staying at a hotel that doesn't have a golf course?
Well, there are a lot of package deals that include discount golf at
offsite locations. Basically, the hotel gets a price break for driving
business to the golf courses, and the hotels can offer discount golf
as a perk for staying at their hotel. While packages vary from hotel
to hotel and by the time of year, you generally get a better discount
golf rate the longer you stay. Plus, by booking in advance, you can
also enjoy some discount golf at even lower prices.
So I am not the sharpest tool in the shed...I don't have a package
deal and I never book early....what then?
Well, it could be ugly trying to find some discount golf in a desert,
when you are not staying at a hotel with major gaming activities and
package deals with area golf clubs. I'm not saying it's impossible to
play some discount golf, but you better get that loan pre-approved so
you at least have bus fare home after enjoying a few rounds on the
links. About the best hope you have is to visit the city during off-
peak times, or plan on playing well into the evening, if you want to
get some discount golf rates. As with most clubs, weekday rates are
lower than those charged on the weekends.
So you have an idea as to the price, you can land a round of discount
golf in Las Vegas for around $100. Sadly, however, poor planning will
cost you, because you can stay at some hotels for that same amount
PLUS get a round of golf in! So, if you want some discount golf when
visiting Las Vegas, book early and get in on package deals. Otherwise,
well...better bring the plastic.