
Legacy Course
The Legacy Golf Club



About this course
The Legacy Golf Club opened in 1989 as one of Arthur Hills's notable desert designs in the Las Vegas valley. Located in Henderson just southeast of the Strip, the course was carved from rugged desert terrain and incorporates the natural topography and native vegetation characteristic of the Mojave landscape. Hills routed the layout to take advantage of elevation changes and framed holes with desert washes, rocky outcroppings, and mature mesquite, creating a contrast to the more parkland-style courses that dominate much of the valley. The course plays as a traditional par 72 and features strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on several holes. The design emphasizes shot values and course management, with risk-reward opportunities balanced against the need for accuracy in the desert environment. Views of the Las Vegas skyline and surrounding mountains provide a distinctive backdrop throughout the round. The Legacy has served as a tournament venue over the years and maintains a semi-private structure that allows public access alongside member play. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that caters to both local golfers and visitors seeking a desert golf experience outside the resort corridor. The course represents an earlier generation of Las Vegas-area golf development, predating many of the high-profile resort courses that followed in subsequent decades.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NV
Quick facts
- Location
- Henderson, NV, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,233 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/139
- Course Vaults score
- 6.2
Getting there
The Legacy Golf Club sits in the master-planned community of Henderson, Nevada, approximately 20 miles southeast of Las Vegas, making Harry Reid International (LAS) the primary gateway for most visitors - a straightforward 30 to 40-minute drive depending on traffic patterns through the sprawling southern suburbs. Those arriving by private aircraft will find North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) a convenient alternative, positioned closer to the Henderson corridor and offering the discretion preferred by discerning travelers. The drive from either airport traces a gentle descent through the Mojave landscape, transitioning from the glittering density of the Strip into the quieter, master-planned neighborhoods where The Legacy Golf Club anchors its own exclusive enclave - a journey that marks the shift from spectacle to serious golf, culminating at a course designed to command respect in the desert.

FAQ
Common questions about Legacy
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Legacy has a Course Vaults score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
Legacy was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Legacy is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Legacy is 72.
Legacy plays 7,233 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Legacy is 139.



