Palmer at Oasis Golf Club

The Arnold Palmer-designed Palmer Course is the original of the two 18-hole layouts at the Oasis Golf Club. Formerly known as the Oasis Golf Course when it opened in 1995, the par-71 layout runs through desert canyons to set up some spectacular shot opportunities.

With a 4½ star rating by Golf Digest, the course is laid out among an upscale housing development, which really doesn't detract from the beauty. The common theme for much of the course is its carries over desert ravines, contoured greens and excellent conditions. The par-4 third is the toughest on the Palmer Course at Oasis Golf Club. It has a blind shot off the tee and water hazard that guards the green.

There are also several picturesque water holes, including the par-5 18th, which features a lake down the right side after an elevated tee shot.

The course, which is about an hour from Las Vegas, has five sets of tees to suit all levels of players. Both courses at the club share a large clubhouse with well stocked golf shop, locker rooms with showers, a full-service restaurant and lounge as well as meeting rooms. There's also a grass driving range, putting green and short-game area with practice bunkers.