Spanning 738 acres at Summerlin's western edge, Red Rock Country Club represents one of the valley's most ambitious golf community developments. Built over eight years by the Howard Hughes Corporation between 1998 and 2006, Red Rock established two championship layouts designed for distinctly different audiences, unified by one uncompromising address: two championship layouts, two audiences, one address.
The Mountain Course: Palmer's Private Masterpiece
The Mountain Course opened in 1999 as a strictly private membership course designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. Playing at a formidable 7,001 yards with a 136 slope from the championship tees, the Mountain Course presents a significant challenge even to accomplished golfers. The course culminates in one of the most memorable finishing holes in Las Vegas golf—a 615-yard par-5 that demands precision off the tee and strategic positioning for the approach.
Palmer's design philosophy emphasizes playability balanced against legitimate challenge. The routing takes full advantage of the desert terrain, with elevated tees, strategic bunkering, and greens that reward thoughtful club selection.
The Arroyo Course: Semi-Private with Daily Access
For golfers seeking similar design credentials without full membership commitment, the Arroyo Course offers a semi-private alternative with daily fee play. Completed in 2003, also designed by Palmer and Seay, the Arroyo plays at 6,883 yards with a slope of 148—making it substantially more challenging than the Mountain Course despite its shorter length. The course's signature 7th hole exemplifies the design: a dramatic 215-yard par-3 played entirely over water, with nothing but precision between the tee and an island green.
Green fees range from $85 to $189 depending on season and tee time, making this Palmer-designed course accessible to daily fee players for a fraction of private membership cost.
The Residential Community: Where Golf Meets Luxury Living
What distinguishes Red Rock from traditional daily-fee courses is the fully integrated residential community. Approximately 80 percent of the roughly 1,000 homes within the gated community maintain direct fairway views—a remarkable percentage that ensures the course experience extends beyond the clubhouse.
Built concurrently with the courses between 1999 and 2006, the residential inventory ranges from sophisticated condominiums starting around $800,000 to sprawling estate properties approaching $10 million. The median home value currently sits near $1.35 million, reflecting both the premium location and the exceptional golf amenities.
Clubhouse Facilities and Member Experience
The club operates three primary clubhouse facilities. The Main Clubhouse spans 44,000 square feet and houses pro shops, dining venues, and administrative offices. The Sports Clubhouse occupies 9,500 square feet and features eight tennis courts, three resort pools, and extensive fitness facilities. The Arroyo Clubhouse manages daily-fee golf operations and maintenance for the semi-private course.
Membership Structure and Costs
Red Rock offers tiered membership categories to accommodate different usage patterns. Full Golf memberships carry an initiation fee of approximately $10,000 with monthly dues of $975, providing unlimited golf across both courses. Executive memberships, priced at $7,500 initiation and $680 monthly, restrict some peak-time play but offer significant savings. Sports memberships, available for $3,000 initiation and $399 monthly, provide access to tennis, fitness, and pool facilities without golf privileges.
Location and Accessibility
Red Rock Country Club sits approximately 15 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, positioning it at the western boundary of Summerlin and directly adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which encompasses 197,000 protected acres. This location offers members unprecedented proximity to world-class outdoor recreation while maintaining convenient access to urban amenities.
For those seeking a lifestyle where championship golf design merges seamlessly with residential luxury, Red Rock Country Club stands virtually without peer in the Las Vegas market.