TPC Las Vegas Review

About TPC Las Vegas

Only one PGA TOUR-branded course in the Summerlin corridor takes daily-fee bookings, and this TPC Las Vegas review covers it. Bobby Weed drew the routing with Raymond Floyd consulting, threading it through the natural arroyos and canyons on the western edge of Las Vegas. It opened in 1996. Summerlin marketed the place as "desert elegance," and the slogan was close to accurate: championship pedigree, public access, no membership required for a TOUR-quality test. That combination is rarer than visitors assume, which is why the tee sheet fills with locals and out-of-towners alike. On the ground you get dramatic elevation change, landing areas that look generous from the tee and shrink on the approach, and firm, well-protected greens that expose a weak short game inside two holes. Short verdict: the best public "special occasion" round inside Summerlin. The canyon scenery alone covers the green fee.

Reviews of TPC Las Vegas

Our editorial take: TPC Las Vegas is the clearest "play it once and remember it" round in Summerlin. The routing uses the desert rather than fighting it, which sounds minor until you play a course that does the opposite. Par-3s are the strength of the set. Conditioning sits a notch above the public-access field, which is not true of every course charging premium money. And this is premium money. Value-seekers will do better on the Golf Summerlin courses. But for scenery, pedigree, and a championship test you can book without knowing anybody, it earns its place at the top of the public list.

Set against the national field by our national title TopCourses.golf, TPC Las Vegas plays longer than 35% of America’s top 100 courses and, opened in 1996, is newer than most of them. It does not appear on that list, which is the honest context for a public course of this quality.

Is TPC Las Vegas Worth Playing?

Yes, with a condition: you are buying one premium, bucket-list round, not a rotation. If that is what you want and you need public tee times, TPC Las Vegas is the pick in Summerlin. Go for the canyon scenery and the par-3s. Do not go expecting the price to feel fair. Book early-morning or twilight in the warmer months. For a value-focused or beginner-friendly day, pair it with one of the Golf Summerlin tracks below.

Good to know before you play

• Booking and access: Tee times are open to the public with no membership required. Book directly at tpc.com/lasvegas or call (702) 256-2000. Dynamic pricing means spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) command the highest green fees, above the published starting rates of $119 resident and $159 non-resident; early-morning or twilight slots in summer offer the best value.
• Tee selection: Six tee options range from 7,016 yards (back) down to approximately 5,867 yards (white). A blended men's option at 6,221 yards removes the most punishing forced carries while preserving the strategic character — a sensible choice for first-time visitors.
• The Canyon hole: The par-3 second hole ("Canyon") demands a full carry over a natural desert ravine — there is no bailout. At elevation, distances deceive: first-time players routinely underclub. Commit to the shot and add at least one club.
• Elevation and ball flight: TPC Las Vegas sits in The Canyons village where the desert elevation adds measurable carry to every shot — a pleasant surprise for visitors from sea-level markets.
• Best time to play: Morning tee times are strongly recommended in summer to beat the heat. Spring and autumn offer the finest conditions and the most competitive green fees when booked in advance.
• After the round: The TPC Grille on-site has earned a quiet local reputation as one of the better dining secrets in Las Vegas. The Canyons village setting also sits adjacent to Red Rock Canyon, making a combined golf-and-hike day feasible.
• Tournament history: TPC Las Vegas hosted a stop on the APGA Tour in September 2025, won by Willie Mack III. The event does not appear on the APGA's published 2026 schedule. Where professional golf stands in Las Vegas now →

Frequently asked questions about TPC Las Vegas

Where can I find reviews and ratings for TPC Las Vegas?

Player reviews of TPC Las Vegas live here on Summerlin.Golf, rated for conditions, value, layout, greens, pace, and staff. You can add your own. TPC Las Vegas is also profiled on major golf platforms including GolfPass, GolfNow, Golf Digest, and Google Reviews. For the official scorecard, rates, and tee times, go to the TPC Las Vegas official website.

Is TPC Las Vegas public or private, and how do I book a tee time?

TPC Las Vegas is public and daily-fee, so no membership is required. Tee times book directly through the TPC Network reservation system at tpc.com/lasvegas, or by calling (702) 256-2000.

Who designed TPC Las Vegas and when did it open?

Bobby Weed designed TPC Las Vegas, with World Golf Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd attached as player consultant. It opened in 1996 as part of the PGA TOUR's TPC network.

What is the par and yardage at TPC Las Vegas?

TPC Las Vegas plays to 18 holes at par 71, and the back tees measure 7,016 yards. Blue tees come in at 6,699 yards, and a blended option sits at 6,221 yards. Most visitors are better off on one of the shorter two.

Where is TPC Las Vegas located?

The address is 9851 Canyon Run Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89144, in The Canyons village of Summerlin. That puts TPC Las Vegas approximately 15 minutes from the Strip and right against the Red Rock Canyon corridor.

What are the green fees at TPC Las Vegas?

TPC publishes starting rates of $119 for Nevada residents and $159 for non-residents, and prices dynamically above them. TPC Las Vegas prices dynamically, so spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) sit at the higher end while summer rates drop substantially. A summer morning is the value play.

What is TPC Las Vegas best known for?

Canyon scenery, mostly. The shot everyone remembers is the par-3 Canyon hole on number two, a full carry over a natural desert ravine to an island-like green. TPC Las Vegas also hosted PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions events during the 1990s and 2000s, and it holds Golf Digest Best Places to Play recognition.