Shadow Creek Golf Club
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,560yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1990
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Modern
History
Shadow Creek is one of the most audacious course construction projects in golf history — a lush tree-lined oasis built in the Nevada desert at staggering expense by MGM Grand for Steve Wynn. Tom Fazio moved millions of cubic yards of earth, planted tens of thousands of mature trees, and created a verdant forest entirely divorced from the surrounding Las Vegas suburb. The result is a course of extraordinary beauty and strategic challenge, with a peaceful creek and waterfalls threading through the fairways. Long restricted to casino high-rollers, it hosted The Match in 2020 drawing massive global audiences during the COVID pandemic.
Signature Hole
17th hole, par 3, 270 yards — a long dramatic par-3 surrounded by water with a towering waterfall backdrop
Notable Tournaments
- The Match (2020)
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shadow Creek Golf Club public or private?
Shadow Creek Golf Club is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed Shadow Creek Golf Club?
Shadow Creek Golf Club was designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1990.
Where does Shadow Creek Golf Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Shadow Creek Golf Club ranks #35 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Shadow Creek Golf Club?
The signature hole at Shadow Creek Golf Club is the 17th hole, par 3, 270 yards — a long dramatic par-3 surrounded by water with a towering waterfall backdrop.