Cascata Golf Course
Cascata Golf Course
4.5
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Cascata has five separate creeks and waterfalls, four ponds, and bighorn sheep are among the desert wildlife that pervades the property. From impeccable course conditions, superb customer service, and a tour caliber forecaddie, Cascata is the ultimate natural golf experience. When Cascata opened in 2000, it was coined "Golf's hidden treasure" by Sports Illustrated and the "eighth wonder of the golf world" by course architect Rees Jones, and it is a perpetual nationally ranked golf property by Golf Digest, Golfweek, and Golf Magazine. Cascata in one of two golf properties in Las Vegas (Rio Secco) that is owned and operated by VICI Properties, Inc. (former Caesars Entertainment golf properties), and is used by the Butch Harmon School of Golf.
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Grant N
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Friends
Great layout, loved the many of the views but the course was way too beat up to justify the price. I came in expecting the greens to be lighting fast, but they were running at the same speeds as my local muni. This is to say nothing of the god awful caddie experience - our "forecaddy" who I think actually forecaddied once the entire round. When you're going on a golf trip with your friends - you want your caddie to be able to vibe with the group, lend a hand where needed, be friendly and cordial. Our caddie was none of this and, frankly, was quite poor at his job. Picked out terrible lines to blind holes, wouldn't give accurate yardages, and was a consistently poor green reader. When he did get a read right, it's all we really heard about for the next two holes. Cascata really should not require caddies if they are going to take away from the experience.
On top of this, when I wrote to Cascata to escalate the poor experience, I received no response. Unprofessional.
On top of this, when I wrote to Cascata to escalate the poor experience, I received no response. Unprofessional.
Written 14 February 2024
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James E
10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Better caddies required. Tons of blind tee shots, elevation changes so clubbing and start lines are critical. Caddy had me put of play with well struck shots at least 4 times. Walked off after 9. TPC Summerlin and the Wynn are way better courses with much better layouts. Go play Shadow if you’re going to spend that kind of money p
Written 14 July 2023
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Wannagolow
Palm Springs, CA27 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Played with some friends that paid a pretty penny for a certificate for golf at a fundraiser. While the course was in decent shape, we played with a caddie, of course. However, when we finished, we were told by the golf shop staff that we didn’t tip the caddie enough???? Who tells someone this? Especially not knowing how much was spent at the fundraiser?
Written 14 February 2020
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Thank you for playing Cascata recently, and our admiration for supporting the fundraiser where the golf certificate originated from.
Our apologies that the experience and communication fell short of what you expected and ultimately deserve. We'd love to learn more about your experience, and more specifically to your interactions with the golf shop related to the caddie fee. This could present a teaching moment, something we can use to improve our processes and communications. Please contact me at your convenience so we can discuss more.
Mark Blais | mblais@viciproperties.com
Written 15 February 2020
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mauiwolf
Las Vegas, NV1,528 contributions
Aug 2020
Cascata is a stunning golf course. Every hole is a challenge as it goes up and down the mountain. The greens are some of the trickiest you’ll ever find and judging the speed is quite the trick.
The first time out here will be tough. The second time through will be easier once you’ve seen how the holes play.
The staff is great along with fantastic caddies. Robert McKnight was outstanding. One in our group got an ace and I think Robert was more excited than the rest of us.
Panoramic views of the desert. Great experience.
The first time out here will be tough. The second time through will be easier once you’ve seen how the holes play.
The staff is great along with fantastic caddies. Robert McKnight was outstanding. One in our group got an ace and I think Robert was more excited than the rest of us.
Panoramic views of the desert. Great experience.
Written 16 August 2020
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willie777
Oklahoma158 contributions
Oct 2021
Our favorite LV track. I can’t say enough good things about Cascata. Great fairways, lightning fast greens and just a great golf experience. Putts have to take into account the mountains and valleys. Fore caddies are immense help. We saw coyotes, big horn sheep, quail, road runners, chipmunks and various birds. Clubhouse is spectacular as is the practice facility. Play it if you get the chance. A bit pricey but you’re in Vegas, what the heck.
Written 12 November 2021
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Tom Lane
League City, TX7 contributions
Aug 2020
The course had been recently aerated but did not effect its playability. I had the first tee time, by myself, and never saw another person once I left the driving range. Gorgeous course and a MUST PLAY for a real golf and nature enthusiast. Zach my forecaddie was really awesome and seems to know how much to help with depending on your skill level. I hope to return one day but was grateful to get to play this at least once.
Written 6 September 2020
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Mark P
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
We had a fantastic round of golf!! Rick the caddy made it a fun day. He was awesome! The views at this course are stunning. I can’t wait to play here again. The pro shop staff was great too and had some nice Callaway rental clubs waiting for me. Thank You for a great day!
Written 9 October 2022
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Avid G
Regina, Canada3 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
After concluding our round at Boulder Creek in Boulder City, which we found to be a good course at a good price, we decided to stop in at Cascata, to see what this pricey course looked like before considering purchasing a round via Teeoff.com. When we rolled up to the front security gate at Cascata, where we found no human working (a little strange for such a "so called" prestigious property), so we pressed the call button on the security box outside the gates. We asked if we could drive onto the property to take a look at it before deciding to make a considerably expensive purchase for a round of golf. We were promptly and rudely told that we could not get passed the gates, and that we would have to view the course via their website, and basically told to just go away.
My wife and I have recently played at other much more prestigious courses that are open to the public such as Pebble Beach and TPC Sawgrass, and I can assure you that we were "allowed" on the property to have a look before we decided to play there.
I can fully understand that private courses can and often do not allow the public to enter their property, however this course is open to the public and won't allow you to enter. I do not make any purchase in my daily life that would cost $1000, blindly sending the money without any option to see my potential purchase before executing the transaction.
There must be a system that the course could employ to allow potential customers onto their "hallowed" grounds, or else don't call yourself a course that is open to the public. You will never see me at your front gate again, and I will do my best to spread the word regarding your distasteful treatment.
My wife and I have recently played at other much more prestigious courses that are open to the public such as Pebble Beach and TPC Sawgrass, and I can assure you that we were "allowed" on the property to have a look before we decided to play there.
I can fully understand that private courses can and often do not allow the public to enter their property, however this course is open to the public and won't allow you to enter. I do not make any purchase in my daily life that would cost $1000, blindly sending the money without any option to see my potential purchase before executing the transaction.
There must be a system that the course could employ to allow potential customers onto their "hallowed" grounds, or else don't call yourself a course that is open to the public. You will never see me at your front gate again, and I will do my best to spread the word regarding your distasteful treatment.
Written 8 March 2018
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Thank you for posting your constructive feedback on Trip Advisor and making us aware of your experience.
I apologize that we didn't handle your visit to Cascata better than we did. Irrespective of the policy, you deserved to be treated with respect and courtesy. All our guests do, those with reservations and otherwise. We have addressed the matter with the team to ensure we do better going forward. And after conferring with our management team, I have learned that due in large part to your experience, our visitor policy has changed to one more welcoming and inviting. I understand none of that erases the negative experience with us, and for that I am sorry, but I hope you will give us another chance to make it right with you. Please contact me directly to discuss more, and so I can personally take care of you the next time you are in Las Vegas. 702-777-2423 or mblais@viciproperties.com.
I apologize too for the lengthy delay as I just made of your review today, but I truly hope to hear from you.
Written 25 April 2018
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GSD671
Gainesville, GA94 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Played here recently, it was worth every penny. The whole experience from pulling up the driveway to departing was first class. They did their best to make you feel as if you were the only people at the course. Forecaddie, Dean, was very knowledgeable of the course, especially the greens. Very patient and a pleasure to have with us. We look forward to coming back next year.
Written 7 May 2018
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Golfingfoodie
Stillwater, MN153 contributions
Oct 2015
I have played here 5 times in total. I love the course. However this is the second consecutive time I have been talked down to by their head pro. This time I commented to him after buying an overpriced shirt that the pace of play was very slow today at 4 hrs and 30 minutes. I told him I was used to playing in 3 hours when I came out here. He looked at me and said, "That would never happen out here". First of all, you are calling me a liar and I have played the other four rounds out there in under 3 hours and 30 minutes with 2 rounds right around 3 hours. Second, I always play around 8:00. If you are having people play before that who will cause a large slow down like what happened today, then you are not managing your course properly and causing massive issues for the entire tee sheet. That is the pro's fault.
For a course that charges $400 per round, you should be thanking me for my time, my money, and my repeat business. The pro should be fired to improve the course. It would be perfect in every way then.
For a course that charges $400 per round, you should be thanking me for my time, my money, and my repeat business. The pro should be fired to improve the course. It would be perfect in every way then.
Written 23 October 2015
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