Southern Highlands Golf Club is one of the most exclusive private clubs in the Southwest, wrapped inside a 24 hour guard gated community at the south end of the Las Vegas valley. It holds a unique place in golf history as the only course designed by both Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his son, and the elder Jones’ final work. Use the interactive map below to see the routing, then read on for the course and the community.
Interactive Southern Highlands Golf Club hole map
Every hole is plotted on real satellite geography, tee to green, so you can see exactly how the course threads through the neighborhood and which homes back the fairways. Tap any numbered green for the par and yardage.
Southern Highlands Golf Club at a glance
- Location: Southern Highlands, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Course: 18 holes, par 72, about 7,381 yards, course rating 74.4, slope 138
- Designers: Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr.
- Opened: 2000
- Access: Very private, by invitation
- Community: 24 hour guard gated, with more than 17,000 trees
The course
Southern Highlands is the only course the two Robert Trent Joneses designed together, and it was the elder Jones’ final design. The result is a lush, immaculately conditioned layout with more than 17,000 trees, generous elevation, and a championship pedigree that has made it a benchmark for private golf in Nevada. It plays par 72 to a rating of 74.4 and a slope of 138 from the back tees.
Membership and access
This is one of the most private clubs in the region. Play is by invitation, and homes throughout the community are often screened behind lush landscaping for privacy. Members enjoy a grand clubhouse, dining, and a level of service to match the setting.
Living in Southern Highlands
The guard gated community is among the most exclusive addresses in Las Vegas, with custom estates and an average home price near five million dollars. Private roads, three controlled entry gates, and mature landscaping give it a secluded, resort like feel just off the south valley.
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Southern Highlands Golf Club FAQs
Is Southern Highlands Golf Club public or private?
It is very private. Play is by invitation, and the surrounding community is 24 hour guard gated.
Who designed Southern Highlands?
Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr., the only course they designed together and the elder Jones’ final work. It opened in 2000 and plays par 72.
How much do homes in Southern Highlands cost?
It is a luxury community with an average home price near five million dollars, and custom estates can run well above that. Reach out for current listings.
Is Southern Highlands guard gated?
Yes. The community has 24 hour guard gated security with private roads and three controlled entry gates.
What makes Southern Highlands special?
Its Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. pedigree, meticulous conditioning, deep privacy, and ultra luxury real estate set it apart even among Las Vegas private clubs.