Chimera Golf Club in Henderson is affordable -- and just plain fun

HENDERSON, Nev. -- Designed by Ted Robinson and opened in the summer of 2004, Chimera Golf Club in Henderson is consistently lauded for being among the best golfing values in the Las Vegas area. In fact, Golf magazine has highlighted the golf course for its great BBQ -- Bang for your Buck Quotient, that is.

But beyond affordability, Chimera G.C. is just plain fun. It boasts wide, rolling fairways, challenging and unique par 3s, and strategically placed water hazards. In 2007, Nevada Magazine voted it the top golf course in Southern Nevada.

Golfers at Chimera will enjoy the ProLink ProStar GPS System on all of the club's golf carts. In addition to providing accurate yardage for your golf game, the ProStar's "Sports Ticker" provides live updates from sports action around the globe.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Chimera Golf Club was formerly name Tuscany Golf Club.

Chimera Golf Club in Henderson

Located just minutes from the fabulous Las Vegas Strip, Chimera Golf Club opened in July of 2004.

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Chimera GC - hole 1

A view from the first hole at Chimera Golf Club.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 2

Chimera Golf Club's second hole is a long par 5 featuring a two-level green that will challenge even the best putters.

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Chimera GC - hole 3

A view from the green on the par-3 third hole at Chimera Golf Club.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 5

Chimera Golf Club's par-4 fifth hole overlooks Sunrise Mountain and features the clock tower.

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Chimera Golf Club in Henderson - hole 6

A view from Chimera Golf Club's par-5 sixth - a very tough driving hole.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 7

A view from the long par-4 seventh hole at Chimera G.C., featuring a very tricky green.

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Chimera G.C. - hole 8

A view of the green on Chimera Golf Club's par-3 eighth hole with the bell tower in the backdrop. A lake is hidden along the back and right side.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 9

No. 9 at Chimera Golf Club in Henderson brings water into play.

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Chimera golf course - hole 9

A view of the ninth hole at Chimera G.C. in Henderson, Nev.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 10

A view from Chimera Golf Club's par-4 10th hole.

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Chimera GC - hole 11

Chimera Golf Club's par-5 11th plays to 538 yards.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 12

The tee box on the par-4 12th hole at Chimera Golf Club in Henderson.

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Chimera golf course - hole 13

A view from Chimera Golf Club's par-3 13th hole.

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Chimera G.C. - hole 14 green

The green on the par-4 14th hole at Chimera Golf Club.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 15

The green on Chimera Golf Club's par-3 15th hole.

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Chimera GC - hole 16

Looking back from behind the green on Chimera Golf Club's par-4 16th hole.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 17

A view from Chimera Golf Club's 17th tee, a long par 5.

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Chimera Golf Club - hole 18

Chimera Golf Club's 18th was considered the best finishing hole in Las Vegas by the staff of Vegas Golfer Magazine.

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