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Do you think you are a great golfer and want to show off your skills somewhere? Maybe you think that you could be the next professional golfer and you would love a chance to prove yourself to the world. Where can you showcase your talents and possibly become the newest golfer to hit the scene? Las Vegas car rental vacationers can try to reach their goal at the Las Vegas Golf Club in Nevada. This course is one of the oldest in Las Vegas. Designed by Bert Stamps, the Las Vegas National Golf Club opened in October 1961. Set in the desert, the course mixes fairways, beautiful lakes and tough greens. Each hole is surrounded by trees that make it challenging, but stunning.
The Las Vegas National Golf Club has had many different names and owners over the years. It started out as the Stardust Country Club when it was first owned by the Stardust Hotel and Casino. In 1969, the course became known as the Sahara-Nevada Country Club. Then in 1994, the course was renamed as the Las Vegas Hilton Country Club when the Las Vegas Hilton and the American Golf Corporation struck a deal together. Finally, in 1998, the course became known as what it is today, the Las Vegas National Golf Club. Las Vegas car rental customers should visit just to see all the changes the course has endured. You may think that all of these name changes would weaken the number of people that play the course, but it has only gotten better.
Many professional golfers have played on this course including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Lee Trevino. The Las Vegas National Golf Club has held many professional events, most namely the PGA Tournament of Champions, the Michelin Championship and the LPGA Championship. The LPGA Championship was the first event to be held at this course from 1961-1966. Since then it has hosted many other tournaments and events, but most importantly, the PGA Tournament of Champions. It holds the honor of being one of only four courses to have ever held this event. Golf like a pro at the Las Vegas National on your upcoming Las Vegas car rental vacation.
Las Vegas National Golf Club has seen its share of celebrities and professional athletes over the years. It has been the host to members of the NFL, NBA, NASCAR and PBR. "Casino", the 1995 movie with Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone, was filmed at this very course. Las Vegas car rental customers, come join in a piece of history at the Las Vegas National. Even Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack came here to hang out. Sinatra would play piano in the lounge for some of his famous guests. You never know when you could see a celebrity, so have your camera on hand just in case!
Las Vegas car rental vacationers can have the chance to play where the pros play and eat where the stars eat at this course. From Oct. 7, 2005-May 31, 2006, the rates are $129 Monday-Thursday and $159 Friday-Sunday. The Twilight Rate is $79 every day of the week, with times varying depending on the season. From June1, 2006-Sept. 24, 2006, the rates are $85 Monday-Thursday and $105 Friday-Sunday. The Twilight Rate is set at $60. If you need a catering package, you can choose from a wedding, meetings, holiday parties, family reunions and much more. If you have any more questions or need more information, be sure to check out Las Vegas National's website at www.lasvegasnational.com .
