
Rio Secco Course
Rio Secco Golf Club

About this course
Rio Secco Golf Club sits in the desert landscape southeast of Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. Designed by Rees Jones with Keith Evans and opened in 1997, the course was built on rugged terrain that features significant elevation changes and natural desert washes—"secco" refers to the dry arroyos that characterize the property. The routing takes advantage of the dramatic topography, with holes playing through canyons and along ridgelines that offer views of the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding mountains. The design emphasizes strategic shot-making over desert-style target golf. Jones incorporated wide fairways in many areas but protected them with bunkers and native desert vegetation that frames the holes. The greens are large and contoured, typical of Jones's work, requiring careful approach play and thoughtful putting. Water comes into play on several holes, a notable feature given the arid setting. The course stretches over 7,300 yards from the championship tees and presents a stern test for accomplished players while remaining playable from forward tees. Rio Secco served as the host venue for the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge, an annual made-for-television event that featured players from the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and Champions Tour. The course also gained attention through its association with Tiger Woods, who used the facility for practice and course management development during his years working with Butch Harmon in Las Vegas. The club operates as a semi-private facility, offering public access alongside member play.
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
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Rees Jones, Keith Evans
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,921 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/153
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Most visitors to Rio Secco Golf Club touch down at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, a mere twenty minutes northwest of the property. The drive southeast along Interstate 515 quickly peels away from the neon glow of the Strip, climbing into the arid foothills of the Black Mountains where the city's glitter gives way to raw desert terrain. As you ascend into the master-planned enclave of Lake Las Vegas, the final approach reveals Rio Secco perched dramatically above the valley floor - a Rees Jones design carved into rugged canyon land, where the only sound is the wind moving through the arroyos and the distant hum of the city below.

FAQ
Common questions about Rio Secco
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rio Secco has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 51 logged golfers.
Rio Secco was designed by Rees Jones and Keith Evans.
Yes. Rio Secco is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Rio Secco is 72.
Rio Secco plays 6,921 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rio Secco is 153.



