Las Vegas is one of the great golf markets in America — over 50 public and private courses within the valley, with desert canyon settings, mountain views, and year-round playable weather. If you're retiring to Las Vegas and golf is central to your lifestyle, here's what you actually need to know about each community's golf situation.
Important upfront: in most Las Vegas 55+ communities, golf is NOT included in the HOA fee. You'll pay separately for golf memberships or per-round rates. We break down the true cost for each community.
Three full courses — Highland Falls (18-hole par 72), Palm Valley (18-hole par 72), and Eagle Crest (9-hole executive) — all within the community. Golf memberships are purchased separately from HOA. The quantity and variety are unmatched: you can play a quick 9 at Eagle Crest or spend a morning on Highland Falls without leaving the neighborhood. Course quality is solid though not top-tier; the trade is volume and convenience over prestige.
Anthem's relationship with Revere Golf Club elevates the golf experience beyond most 55+ communities. Two championship courses (Concord and Lexington) carved through desert canyons with significant elevation changes, arresting views, and a reputation that draws outside play. For serious golfers who care about course quality over quantity, Revere Golf Club is the best golf-associated with any major Las Vegas 55+ community. The courses are semi-public so outside play is available for guests.
Siena's 18-hole Schmidt-Curley course is the most architecturally distinguished golf within any Las Vegas 55+ community. Schmidt & Curley Design is a respected name in desert golf — the course integrates Lake Siena, cascading water features, and elevation changes for a round that's genuinely memorable. The trade-off is the higher HOA ($300–$400/month) that pays for the gate and the more intimate 2,000-home community scale. Golf remains a separate membership cost.
| Community | Courses | Course Quality | HOA/mo | Est. Golf Membership | Total Golf + HOA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City Summerlin | 3 (variety) | Good | ~$230 | $75–$175/mo | $305–$405/mo |
| Sun City Anthem | 2 (Revere) | Excellent | ~$225 | $100–$200/mo | $325–$425/mo |
| Siena | 1 (Schmidt-Curley) | Very Good | ~$350 | $100–$200/mo | $450–$550/mo |
| Del Webb Lake LV | None on-site | N/A | ~$300 | $100–$200 (offsite) | $400–$500/mo |
If golf is your primary retirement activity and you play 3–4 times per week, Sun City Anthem with Revere Golf Club is the recommendation. Revere's course quality is the highest of any golf associated with a Las Vegas 55+ community, and the two-course variety gives you genuine variety. The HOA is nearly identical to Summerlin.
If you want maximum golf options and don't mind slightly lower course prestige, Sun City Summerlin wins on quantity — three courses at your doorstep, including the easy Eagle Crest 9-hole for quick rounds or afternoon play. For buyers who value the beautiful course setting above all, Siena's Schmidt-Curley layout is worth the higher HOA if the gate and intimacy also appeal.
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