Course Spotlight – Mesquite’s Falcon Ridge Golf Club
Falcon Ridge Golf Club is a 6,569-yard par 72 course set in the northwest area of Mesquite, Nev., a terrific golf destination. The course features dramatic elevation changes, numerous water features and high mesa views. The Kelby Hughes and Crescent Hardy design is playable for all golfers and makes Falcon Ridge Golf Course a quality option in your Las Vegas or Mesquite golf vacation or weekend getaway plans. And since Mesquite is just a long hour’s drive from Vegas, you can even it make it there and back in the same day following the round if you wish.
“What makes the course unique and special?” asks Brian Wursten, repeating the question back to this writer. “There isn’t just one quality or one over-riding theme at Falcon Ridge. Every hole is different and unique, and I believe there are aspects of a lot of different golf courses all wrapped into one here. There are uphill holes, downhill holes, fairways with rough areas that coax errant shots back into the fairway, and rough areas where the slope is running away from the fairway. There are just a lot of different looks that you see out at Falcon Ridge including undulating greens and other memorable characteristics.
“The different difficulty level from the front nine to the back nine is also unique. If you double the slope rating on the front nine it equals 118. If you double the slope on the back it equals 153 so that is a pretty unique feature for one course. There are a lot of ways to put up a good score on the front, but it is much more risk and reward on the back nine, which leads to the higher degree of difficulty.”
Wursten also says that Clark County residents are always treated like locals at Falcon Ridge and are offered the lowest local rate available. “We love when Clark County residents come out and play,” says Wursten. “We want members of the SNGA to know that we appreciate them. We look forward to seeing them on the course at Falcon Ridge soon.”
Falcon Ridge is a part of the Mesquite Golf Pass, a program where several area courses offer discounts and tournaments for card holders and members throughout the year. Purchase of the Mesquite Golf Pass also earns one free round of golf at Coyote Springs, Canyons at the Oasis, Falcon Ridge Golf Club and Palmer at the Oasis. All info is available at MesquiteGolfPass.com
Falcon Ridge is also a partner in Golf Mesquite Nevada, a one-call-does-it-all official golf packaging partner for six area courses. Mesquite is also home to several quality hotels, spas and other amenities including the Eureka Casino Resort and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites. This is a perfect way to set up a complete Mesquite golf vacation.
The high mesa-top views set the perfect backdrop for a relaxing day at Falcon Ridge. Scotty’s Bar & Grill is a favorite spot to start and/or finish a round at the course. The clubhouse also features a pro shop stocked with top brands and other amenities needed for a nice day of golf. Events are always welcome at Falcon Ridge Golf Club.
The signature hole on the front nine is the sixth hole. The par 4, 410-yard holes offers an amazing view of the Mesquite valley from the tee box. The small lake on the right side of the fairway at about 230 yards out will catch anything that strays to that area. The second shot is uphill to a treacherous undulating green nestled against the base of a plateau.
The signature hole on the back nine is the 12th hole, a 525-yard, par 5. The tee plays 120 feet above the fairway and requires you to hit your ball between two large lakes and a well-placed bunker. Once you manage your tee shot, you have a choice; either go for the green in two, which requires a total carry of at least 200 yards over water, or lay up to a generous landing area with a short pitch shot to a narrow green guarded by a large bunker.
For all information and tee times visit GolfFalcon.com or call 702.346.6363.
