Eagle Crest Golf Course occupies desert terrain in the northwest Las Vegas valley, designed by Greg Nash and Billy Casper and opened in the mid-1990s. The course was developed as part of the broader Summerlin master-planned community expansion, during a period when Las Vegas golf infrastructure grew rapidly to serve both residents and visitors. Nash, who worked extensively in the Southwest, collaborated with Casper—the two-time U.S. Open champion who transitioned into course design and management—to create a layout that navigates the natural desert landscape characteristic of the region. The routing works through rolling desert topography with elevation changes that provide views across the valley toward the Spring Mountains. Fairways are defined by native desert vegetation, including creosote and mesquite, and the design incorporates strategic bunkering and water features that come into play on several holes. The course reflects the target-style desert golf common to Las Vegas layouts of its era, where accuracy off the tee and approach play into well-defended greens are emphasized over pure length. Eagle Crest serves a local membership and daily-fee market, typical of Las Vegas municipal and semi-private facilities that balance accessibility with maintained playing conditions in the desert climate. The course operates within the competitive Las Vegas golf scene, where numerous layouts vie for both resident play and tourist rounds. Its location in the northwest valley positions it away from the Strip corridor, drawing primarily from surrounding residential areas.