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Coyote Run Course

Boulder Creek Golf Club

Boulder City, NV, USA
#2836World

Public: #1485

#2590USA

Public: #1269

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Public: #21

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About this course

Coyote Run at Boulder Creek Golf Club occupies desert terrain in Boulder City, Nevada, approximately thirty miles southeast of Las Vegas. Designed by Mark F. Rathert and opened in the early 2000s, the course reflects the architect's approach to desert golf, routing holes through natural washes, arroyos, and elevation changes characteristic of the Mojave landscape. The property sits at roughly 2,500 feet elevation, offering views toward the surrounding mountains and Lake Mead in the distance. The layout works with the existing topography rather than imposing heavily manufactured features on the land. Players encounter native desert vegetation including creosote, mesquite, and various cacti framing fairways carved from the sandy soil. Rathert incorporated the natural drainage patterns into the design, with several holes playing across or alongside dry washes that add strategic interest and visual definition. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes to create variety in shot values and perspectives. Boulder Creek functions as a public facility serving both Boulder City residents and visitors to the Lake Mead recreation area. The course provides a desert golf experience distinct from the more heavily irrigated resort layouts closer to the Las Vegas Strip, maintaining a more rugged aesthetic consistent with its high-desert setting. Conditioning focuses on firm, fast playing surfaces suited to the arid climate, and the layout rewards course management and creativity around the greens where desert surrounds come into play.

Quick facts

Location
Boulder City, NV, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2003
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,785 yards
Difficulty
37.5/137
Course Vaults score
7.1

Getting there

Boulder Creek Golf Club is reached most conveniently via Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, a straightforward thirty-minute drive southeast through the high desert toward Boulder City, where the landscape shifts from the sprawl of the Strip to the quieter, more contemplative terrain of the Colorado River valley. The route traces a gentle descent into the foothills, with views opening toward the dramatic geology that defines this corner of southern Nevada - a landscape of rust-colored ridges and sparse, resilient vegetation that sets the tone for arrival. Private aviation is well-served by nearby Boulder City Municipal Airport, offering a discrete alternative for those seeking a more intimate approach. The final miles wind through the quiet residential and natural spaces surrounding Boulder City, arriving at Boulder Creek Golf Club with the desert stillness and mountain vistas that characterize this distinctive Nevada setting.

FAQ

Common questions about Coyote Run at Boulder Creek Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Coyote Run at Boulder Creek Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.

Coyote Run was designed by Mark F. Rathert.

Yes. Coyote Run at Boulder Creek Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Coyote Run is 36.

Coyote Run plays 3,785 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Coyote Run is 137.

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