TPC Summerlin Review

About TPC Summerlin

This TPC Summerlin review covers one of professional golf's most storied private venues — a Bobby Weed design (with Fuzzy Zoeller as player consultant) opened in 1991 in the heart of Summerlin, Las Vegas. Playing at 7,255 yards to a par 72 with a course rating of 74.4 and a slope of 137 from the back tees, TPC Summerlin was built to championship specification from day one. The bentgrass greens and desert-canyon routing place it among the most demanding private-club tests in the Southwest. The course is woven permanently into golf history: in October 1996, a 20-year-old Tiger Woods claimed his first PGA TOUR victory on the 18th fairway during the Las Vegas Invitational. From 1992 through 2024 the layout hosted the Shriners Children's Open each autumn, when the greens quickened to tournament pace and the course showed its championship teeth; the PGA TOUR event concluded after the 2024 edition. Our short verdict: TPC Summerlin is the defining private-club golf experience in Las Vegas — and the benchmark against which every other local course is measured.

Reviews of TPC Summerlin

Our editorial take: TPC Summerlin is the gold standard of Las Vegas private-club golf. Bobby Weed's routing uses the desert terrain with strategic elegance — elevated tees, natural arroyos, and bentgrass greens that demand genuine precision. The par-3 14th (180–210 yards, downhill, no safe miss) and the water-guarded par-4 18th (444 yards) are among the most pressure-packed holes on the PGA TOUR schedule. At 2,700 feet of elevation, ball flight behaves differently than golfers expect, adding a layer of strategic complexity that rewards experienced course management. For private-club members, TPC Summerlin is the clearest "bucket-list" round in Summerlin — a genuine championship test with history embedded in its fairways.

Is TPC Summerlin Worth Playing?

If you have access — yes, without reservation. TPC Summerlin is the clearest case in Las Vegas golf where pedigree, conditioning, and design all converge at the same address. The bentgrass greens, the history of hole 18, and the annual PGA TOUR spotlight give it a weight that no other local course quite matches. For those without a membership connection, the course's pedigree from hosting the Shriners Children's Open (1992–2024) still defines its reputation.

Good to know before you play

• Access: TPC Summerlin is a private club — play is limited to members and their guests. Corporate outings can access the course at approximately $250 per round. Contact the club at (702) 256-0111 or visit tpc.com/summerlin. Until 2024, attending the Shriners Children's Open each autumn was the best way to experience the course without a membership connection.
• Course difficulty: At 7,255 yards with a course rating of 74.4 and a slope of 137, TPC Summerlin is the most demanding test in the Summerlin corridor. Elevation of 2,700 feet adds carry distance to every club — instinct suggests a long iron when a mid-iron may suffice.
• Signature holes: The par-4 18th (444 yards, left-side water hazard) is one of the most pressure-packed finishing holes on the PGA TOUR schedule. The par-3 14th (180–210 yards, downhill, no safe miss) demands precise shotmaking under any conditions.
• Greens and conditioning: Bentgrass greens run at tournament pace — stimpmeter readings of 11 to 13 feet per second during the Shriners Children's Open. Private-play conditions are somewhat softer but still demand genuine precision.
• Tournament atmosphere: During Shriners Children's Open week each October through 2024, grandstands, hospitality suites, and full tournament conditioning transform the course into a genuine PGA TOUR venue. Attending as a spectator is the most accessible way to see TPC Summerlin at its best.

Frequently asked questions about TPC Summerlin

Where can I find reviews and ratings for TPC Summerlin?

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

Is TPC Summerlin public or private, and how can I play it?

TPC Summerlin is a private club — play is restricted to members and their guests. Corporate outings can access the course at approximately $250 per round. Contact the club at (702) 256-0111 or visit tpc.com/summerlin for information.

Who designed TPC Summerlin and when did it open?

TPC Summerlin was designed by Bobby Weed with Fuzzy Zoeller as player consultant. The course opened in 1991 as a purpose-built PGA TOUR championship venue.

What is the par and yardage at TPC Summerlin?

TPC Summerlin plays 18 holes at par 72. From the back tees the layout stretches to 7,255 yards with a course rating of 74.4 and a slope of 137.

Where is TPC Summerlin located?

TPC Summerlin is located at 1700 Village Center Cir, Las Vegas, NV 89134, in central Summerlin.

What PGA TOUR event is held at TPC Summerlin?

TPC Summerlin hosted the Shriners Children's Open each autumn through 2024, the event's final edition. The course previously hosted the Las Vegas Invitational — the event where Tiger Woods claimed his first PGA TOUR victory in October 1996 at age 20.

What makes TPC Summerlin's course design distinctive?

Bobby Weed's routing navigates natural arroyos and desert canyons at 2,700 feet elevation, creating elevation changes that affect club selection throughout the round. Bentgrass greens reach tournament pace of 11 to 13 feet on the stimpmeter during the Shriners Children's Open. The par-4 18th (444 yards, left-side water hazard) is one of the most demanding finishing holes on the PGA TOUR schedule.