November 3, 2026
TPC Las Vegas fairway and green framed by desert vegetation and the Red Rock Canyon mountains.

TPC Las Vegas: Desert Elegance Beneath Red Rock Canyon

Illustrative golf landscape by Marcus Santos / Unsplash, not a photograph of this course.

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TPC Las Vegas: Desert Elegance Beneath Red Rock Canyon

TPC Las Vegas combines PGA TOUR heritage with desert scenery, public tee times and a par-71 Bobby Weed and Raymond Floyd design.

United StatesCourse profileVisitor guide
1996Opened
18Holes
71Par
7,016 ydBack tees

TPC Las Vegas combines PGA TOUR heritage with desert scenery, public tee times and a par-71 Bobby Weed and Raymond Floyd design.

COURSE INSIGHT

A TPC course with a decade of tournament history

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TPC Las Vegas opened in 1996, originally known as TPC at The Canyons. The course was designed by Bobby Weed and World Golf Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd. It hosted the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children Open, the Bard Capital Challenge and the Las Vegas Senior Classic between 1996 and 2006.

That history gives the course a tournament pedigree, but its appeal today is broader. The layout is described by TPC as “desert elegance”, with mountain, canyon and city views surrounding a par-71 championship test. Its design includes strategic carries and holes that ask players to decide how much of the desert landscape they want to challenge.

COURSE INSIGHT

Red Rock Canyon shapes the view and the strategy

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The surrounding desert landscape is not simply a backdrop. The natural slopes, rock formations and open sightlines help define the visual experience, while the course’s carries and landing zones ask golfers to select the correct tee and a realistic target.

TPC Las Vegas offers a par-71 layout measuring 7,016 yards from the tips on the official course overview. That distance is not the only measure of difficulty: choosing the correct tee, managing the desert carries and finding a useful angle into the green make the round more enjoyable for a wider range of players.

THE TAKEAWAY

A tournament pedigree with a visitor-friendly booking model

Unlike some exclusive Las Vegas courses, TPC Las Vegas is open to the public. Its blended tee options and official booking system can help golfers choose a more suitable test.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Understand the course conditions before choosing a strategy or arranging the booking.
01A TPC course with a decade of tournament historyTPC Las Vegas is a desert course with a clear sense of place.
02Red Rock Canyon shapes the view and the strategy
03A Las Vegas round that does not require a resort membership
COURSE INSIGHT

A Las Vegas round that does not require a resort membership

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TPC Las Vegas is open to the public as well as resort guests. The official site publishes tee-time options, rates and visitor information, making it a practical choice for golfers who want a championship-style course during a Las Vegas stay without the exclusive access model used by some other venues.

The course also offers blended tee options intended to reduce forced carries while preserving a fair test for mid-handicap golfers. Before booking, compare the available tee sets, check sunset times during the shorter winter days and allow time for transport to the course.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Book directly with TPC Las Vegas

TPC Las Vegas offers public tee times as well as resort-guest reservations. The course publishes rates and availability through its official tee-time page. Check the latest rate, residency category, single-player availability and daylight conditions for your date.

OFFICIAL INFORMATIONTPC Las Vegas golf courseOfficial tee times and rates ↗
BEFORE YOU GO

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

When did TPC Las Vegas open?

TPC Las Vegas opened in 1996, originally under the name TPC at The Canyons.

Who designed TPC Las Vegas?

Bobby Weed and Raymond Floyd designed the course.

What is the par and length?

The official course overview lists par 71 and 7,016 yards from the tips.

Can the public play TPC Las Vegas?

Yes. The official course overview says it is open to the public and resort guests.

Which tournaments did it host?

From 1996 to 2006 it hosted the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children Open, Bard Capital Challenge and Las Vegas Senior Classic.

Research references: TPC Las Vegas — Course overview · TPC Las Vegas — Tee times · TPC Las Vegas — Official website. Recheck current access rules, fees and tee-time availability before publication.