Siena Golf Club Review

About Siena Golf Club

This Siena Golf Club review covers south Summerlin's standout public layout — a 2000 design by Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt that combines Italianate clubhouse polish with 18 holes of tactical championship golf at 6,843 yards from the Gold tees, par 72. Water and bunker placement make every aggressive line a decision rather than a default, and the Spring Mountains form a striking backdrop across the property. Four holes in particular define the experience: the carry-over-water par-3 fifth, the water-flanked par-4 ninth, the strategy-driven par-4 thirteenth, and the lake-guarded par-4 eighteenth closer. Amenities — GPS-equipped carts, a driving range, short-game area, pro shop, and a full-service clubhouse — match the elevated setting. Our verdict: the best-polished public-access round in the south Summerlin corridor, and the right pick for players who care as much about how a round feels as how it scores.

Reviews of Siena Golf Club

Our editorial take: Siena Golf Club is the most polished public-access layout in south Summerlin, and one of the few courses in the Las Vegas Valley that genuinely rewards the golfer who chooses club and angle over raw distance. The Tuscan-styled clubhouse and mountain setting create an atmosphere that reads closer to private than public, yet tee times are available to all. Conditioning is consistently strong, the amenity package holds up well against higher-priced competitors, and the closing hole — a 400-yard par-4 with a lake tight to the green — makes for a strong finishing challenge. Players who want visual spectacle alone will find more of it elsewhere; players who value architecture, precision, and a well-run operation will find Siena earns its green fee every time.

Our full review of Siena Golf Club

First published April 16, 2026 as a standalone review; folded into this profile October 27, 2026.

Built for strategy, not hero golf

There is a particular confidence to Siena that reveals itself before you pull a headcover: the light-toned Tuscan clubhouse, the palms framing the approach, the Spring Mountains behind the property. Then the card reminds you what the round is, an 18-hole, par-72 test to 6,843 yards from the Gold tees with water and bunkering that make every aggressive line a decision. Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt's 2000 design is often described as scenic first, which undersells it. Landing zones are visible but not always generous, angles into greens matter when pins tuck behind shaping bunkers or near water, and shot values are clear without being simple. If you like solving holes rather than overpowering them, Siena ages well in the memory. Multiple tee options are why mixed-ability groups play well here without feeling they are on different courses.

Four holes that define the round

• 5th, par 3, 159 yards (Gold). The postcard and the gut check. Water wraps the target on three sides and the surface has contour; in still air it looks inviting, in wind it is exacting.
• 9th, par 4, 420 yards. A demanding front-nine closer with water tracking the left edge toward the green and deep bunkers right. Commit to a shape off the tee, then control the approach. Bogey feels like a small mistake; par feels earned.
• 13th, par 4, 414 yards. A tactical pivot disguised as a straightforward number: the preferred line favours a shaped tee shot, and bunkers sit close enough to influence club selection.
• 18th, par 4, 400 yards. Pure decision architecture. Position left and the green opens; drift right and the lake tight to the putting surface narrows the margin at once. A strong finishing question for matches and corporate rounds alike.

Off the card

Amenities are a real part of the value: a driving range, short-game areas, instruction, GPS carts, a stocked shop and full clubhouse food and beverage, plus banquet infrastructure that explains why Siena appears so often in charity calendars and group itineraries. Fees run roughly $100 to $275 by season and booking window; shoulder periods and early or late slots offer the best value, and a morning time gives the cleanest greens and the best mountain light.

First-round strategy

Siena rewards one conservative adjustment on the front and one aggressive one on the back: club down once where water tempts you into forcing a carry, then attack with confidence on the handful of holes where the angle genuinely widens your scoring chance. Choose your tee by approach-yardage comfort, not ego. The architecture is most enjoyable when you are hitting full, intentional clubs into greens rather than recovering from long seconds. For a polished public contrast in the same visit, TPC Las Vegas is the pairing, and we compare the two directly; Palm Valley is the value counterpoint in the Golf Summerlin portfolio.

Is Siena Golf Club Worth Playing?

Yes — if you want the most atmospherically elevated public round in south Summerlin with genuine strategic architecture, Siena is the pick. Choose your tee set by approach-yardage comfort rather than ego, book a morning slot through sienagolfclub.com for the cleanest greens and best mountain light, and arrive early enough to use the practice facilities before your round. For a contrast round in the same visit, pair Siena with TPC Las Vegas for different design vocabularies at a similar quality tier.

Good to know before you play

• Booking & access: Siena is a public semi-private course — tee times are open to all players. Book directly at sienagolfclub.com or by calling (702) 341-9200. Booking early is advisable during peak Las Vegas visitor seasons when rates reach the upper end of the $100–$275 range.
• Best time to play: Morning tee times offer the cleanest greens and the best light on the Spring Mountains backdrop. Shoulder-season slots and early or late tee times can also provide strong value compared to peak pricing windows.
• Tee selection: Multiple tee sets are available. The review strongly recommends choosing by approach-yardage comfort rather than ego — Siena's architecture is most enjoyable when you are hitting full, intentional clubs into greens rather than surviving long second-shot recoveries.
• Key holes to know: The par-3 5th (159 yards, Gold) has water on three sides of the green — commit fully or club up. The par-4 18th closer (400 yards) has a lake tight to the green on the right; position left off the tee to open the approach.
• Practice facilities & amenities: Siena offers a driving range, short-game practice area, GPS-equipped carts, a stocked pro shop, and a full-service clubhouse. Arrive early to warm up — the practice facilities are part of the full-day experience the club is designed around.
• Pairing rounds: For a contrast round in the same visit, TPC Las Vegas offers a different design vocabulary at a comparable quality tier. For broader Summerlin planning, the Palm Valley review provides a useful counterpoint in a different price bracket.

Frequently asked questions about Siena Golf Club

Where can I find reviews and ratings for Siena Golf Club?

You can read player reviews of Siena Golf Club — rated for conditions, value, layout, greens, pace, and staff — and add your own here on Summerlin.Golf. Siena Golf Club is a private club and is also listed on GolfPass, Golf Digest, and Google Reviews; for membership and access details, visit the Siena Golf Club official website.

Is Siena Golf Club public or private, and how do I book a tee time?

Siena Golf Club is a public semi-private course — tee times are open to all players. Book directly at sienagolfclub.com or by calling (702) 341-9200. Morning slots typically offer the cleanest greens and best mountain light.

Who designed Siena Golf Club and when did it open?

Siena Golf Club was designed by Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt and opened in 2000. The Tuscan-inspired clubhouse and strategic layout are both hallmarks of the Schmidt-Curley design partnership.

What is the par and yardage at Siena Golf Club?

Siena Golf Club plays to par 72. From the back Gold tees the course measures 6,843 yards. Multiple tee sets are available to suit different ability levels, which is why mixed-ability groups tend to play well here.

Where is Siena Golf Club located?

Siena Golf Club is located at 10575 Siena Monte Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89135, in the south Summerlin corridor with sweeping views of the Spring Mountains.

What are the green fees at Siena Golf Club?

Green fees typically range from approximately $100 to $275 depending on season and tee time. Peak visitor periods pull rates upward; shoulder periods and early or late tee times can offer strong value.

What is Siena Golf Club best for?

Siena is best for players who value architecture, precision, and a polished clubhouse experience over raw visual spectacle. The strategic water and bunker placement reward club selection and shot shaping, making it especially rewarding for mid- to low-handicappers who enjoy solving holes rather than overpowering them.