The Legacy Golf Club, an Arthur Hills design, stretches out to an impressive 7,233 yards. But it’s not the yardage that makes this course a dynamite challenge. Rather, it is the hilly fairways that pop up seemingly everywhere. These hills, mainly located in landing areas off the tee, can be troublesome as they will give players many sidehill, uphill and downhill lies for shots into greens if drives aren’t perfectly placed. Want more? Add in just enough water hazards to whet (or wet) your appetite and perfectly placed bunkers around the greens, and you’ve got plenty to think about before you pull the trigger.
Finally, there are the greens. Large, large greens in most instances, and very undulating. Bring your best putting stroke because you’re going to need it.
It’s all about the Devil’s Triangle at Legacy Golf Club in Henderson. That’s the name for the trio of holes that’s likely to determine a golfer’s score at Legacy : How you play these three holes can be a real barometer of how you played
It starts with No. 11, a long par 4. The 13th hole, a par 4 that reaches just 324 yards from the tips, will force players to make a choice: Play it safe or no.
The final risk is the par-5 17th hole. Playing just 515 yards from the tips, this one is definitely reachable in two. Those players taking a rip at getting home in two need to realize there are dangers lurking everywhere around the green. First, the fairway narrows down to about 20 yards wide near the green, so rolling up a shot is dangerous. Then, there’s the huge pond to the left that swallows its share of errant shots daily. Add in bunkers short right of the green and another one to the right, as well as a couple of those intimidating mounds, and you’ve got one tough golf hole.
Afterwards, the lounge or patio are great places to enjoy a lunch or beverage. Nice place, great people – and reasonably priced with various memberships and specials available.
Not far from the Legacy Golf Club you have the Chimera who is also a great golf course.
