
Founders Course
Black Mountain Golf & Country Club

About this course
Black Mountain Golf & Country Club's Founders Course sits in Henderson, Nevada, at the base of the Black Mountain range in the southeastern Las Vegas Valley. Bob E. Baldock designed the original layout in 1959, making it one of the oldest courses in the Henderson area. George B. Williams later contributed to modifications, and Garrett Gill has been involved in more recent updates to the routing and features. The course occupies relatively flat desert terrain that has matured considerably since its mid-century origins. Mature trees now line many fairways, providing definition and shade uncommon in newer desert layouts. The design reflects the traditional parkland style that Baldock favored during his career, with straightforward holes and greens that emphasize playability over severe contours or dramatic hazards. As a semi-private facility, Black Mountain serves both members and daily-fee players. The Founders Course operates alongside the club's second eighteen, the Challenge Course, giving the property substantial capacity. The club has maintained a reputation as an accessible option in the Henderson golf market, offering a contrast to the more modern desert-style courses that dominate the region. Its location near residential neighborhoods and its established tree canopy give it a different character than the open, rocky landscapes typical of newer Las Vegas-area designs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Henderson, NV, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1959
- Designer(s)
- Bob E. Baldock, George B. Williams, Garrett Gill
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 5,138 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.5/111
Getting there
Black Mountain Golf & Country Club is most readily accessed via Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), situated roughly twenty miles northwest of Henderson, with a straightforward thirty-minute drive south through the suburban sprawl that gradually yields to the Mojave's open vistas. For those arriving by private aircraft, Henderson Executive Airport (HHH) sits mere minutes from the club's gates, offering the discretion and convenience that discerning members expect. The final approach carries you away from the glittering Strip and into the quieter foothills east of the valley, where the desert landscape begins to assert itself - a subtle but unmistakable shift that signals your arrival at one of Southern Nevada's most exclusive golfing sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Founders at Black Mountain Golf & Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Founders was designed by Bob E. Baldock, George B. Williams, and Garrett Gill.
Yes. Founders at Black Mountain Golf & Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Founders is 36.
Founders plays 5,138 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Founders is 111.
Founders is a 9-hole course.



