HENDERSON, Nev. -- A favorite among locals, semi-private Black Mountain Golf and Country Club has only gotten better with time. Originally opened in 1957, Las Vegas' third oldest club has gone through several changes over the years, including the latest addition, the Desert Nine, which was built in 2002.
It also got a new clubhouse, a turf-reduction program and several other course enhancements in the last few years, making Black Mountain one of the more playable and better values in the area.
With the original nine, known as the Founders Nine, and the Horizon Nine, which opened in 1963, golfers have three very different golf experiences. The course offers five sets of tees and plenty of challenge from the tips, which can play as long as 6,613 yards from the Founders/Desert Course.
Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Desert Course - hole 9
The ninth hole on the Desert Course at Black Mountain Golf and Country Club at sunrise. This beautiful par 5 hole is considered one of the most difficult holes at Black Mountain.
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Black Mountain Golf and Country Club - palms
This palm island separates Black Mountain Golf and Country Club's Horizon and Desert Courses, and delivers a unique touch to the course.
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Desert Course - 9th green
The ninth green on Black Mountain Golf and Country Club's Desert Course.
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Desert Course - fourth hole
The par-4 fourth hole on the Desert Course at Black Mountain Golf and Country Club. The green is protected by a large sand bunker from the front. There are two bunkers on the right side of the fairway, right after the bend.
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Horizon Course - hole 1
A fairway view of the par-4 first hole on the Horizon Course at Black Mountain Golf and Country Club in Henderson, Nevada.
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Black Mountain Golf and Country Club in Henderson
Hot and bright Nevada sun brightens up colors and draws deep and fancy shadows on this part of the Black Mountain Golf Club in Henderson, Nev.
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Horizon Course - 4th
The par-5 fourth hole on the Horizon Course at Black Mountain Golf and C.C. plays true and forgiving until approach to the green. The green is protected by the water hazard from the right.
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Horizon Course - hole 4
The par-5 fourth hole on the Horizon Course at Black Mountain Golf and C.C. in Henderson, Nev.
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Horizon Course - 5th
The fifth green on the Horizon Course at Black Mountain Golf and C.C. is protected by two bunkers,
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Horizon Course - 6th
The par-4 sixth hole on the Horizon Course at Black Mountain Golf and C.C.
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Black Mountain Golf and Country Club - entrance
The clubhouse at Black Mountain Golf and C.C. in Henderson, Nevada.
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Black Mountain Golf and C.C. - Desert Course
The Desert Course at Black Mountain Golf and Country Club near Las Vegas.
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Black Mountain Golf and Country Club - Chase Lounge
The Chase Lounge in the clubhouse at Black Mountain Golf and C.C. in Henderson, Nevada.
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