SouthShore Country Club
Henderson, NV•Private
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SouthShore Country Club
100 Strada Di Circolo
Henderson, NV 89011-2606
United States
Overview
SouthShore Country Club opened in 1996 and was the first private Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Nevada. Located on the edge of Lake Las Vegas, the fairways at SouthShore snake through desert canyons and feature risk-reward opportunities on nearly every hole, as tee shots and approaches are defended by a series of bunkers or forced carries over natural waste areas. The course at SouthShore traverses over 300 feet of elevation from beginning to end, highlighted by panoramic views of Lake Las Vegas. The course also features a collection of difficult par-3s, where all but one demands a forced carry over water.
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“Desert golf has its limitations that cannot be typically avoided....Shadow Creek excluded. This is certainly the case at South Shore. While it has some very good golf holes, there are simply other holes where golf shouldn't be played, especially some of the finishing holes. I think South Shore is one of the better golf courses in Las Vegas and I encourage golfers to play it. However, it isn't in the same class as Shadow Creek or The Summit Club, which are the class of Vegas golf."
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“The course is a beauty, with rolling hills and a unique layout. In typical Jack fashion, the fairways have undulation and flat lies can be hard to come by. The back 9 in particular has some stunning holes playing toward the lake, as well as a couple of very unique blind shots. The course is hilly, so would suggest a cart over walking, but all in all you are in for a treat if you get out at SouthShore"
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“Quality par 3s on front and back. Great finishing holes. Elevation changes and routing keep the entire round interesting. Terrific shape. Good sense of adventure and fun while playing."
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“If you can get on...play this course. If you like Nicklaus Signatures course you will love it."
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“SouthShore is a very fun layout that combines distant desert views with heavily-landscaped Vegas desert golf. One minute you are playing through a neighborhood, and the next you are clinging to a rock outcropping playing over an intervening mountain peak. If you can get on through a local hotel, this course is well-worth a play, rivaling some of the more famous courses in the area for interest, fun, and adventure."
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“One of the best private courses in Las Vegas. Great experience pulling into the community to leaving. A must play for Vegas if you can get in there."
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“SouthShore is set on a mountain-y piece of property within a residential community bordering Lake Las Vegas. The Jack Nicklaus design features a number of memorable views and dramatic holes -- some tumbling down towards Lake Las Vegas, and others hugging dramatic mountainous land further inland. A demanding course set on a distinctive property!"
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“SouthShore is set on a mountain-y piece of property within a residential community bordering Lake Las Vegas. The Jack Nicklaus design features a number of memorable views and dramatic holes -- some tumbling down towards Lake Las Vegas, and others hugging dramatic mountainous land further inland. The flow of the layout felt a bit incongruous as it battles for positioning with nearby residential developments, leading to several long green to tee box cart rides. Shot options were generally good, but perhaps limited due to a multitude of forced carries or similarly heavily bunkered greens."
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“SouthShore is a private, Jack Nicklaus Signature course, in Henderson, Nevada , that sits above Lake Las Vegas and offers spectacular views. A challenging course with lots of elevation changes."
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“SouthShore is a very high-end club east of Las Vegas. The golf really ramps up on the back nine, including a very strong finishing stretch."
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