Hole by Hole Description

THE REVERE LAS VEGAS GOLF COURSES
Lexington Hole-by-Hole Description

No. 1, Midnight Ride
390 yards, par 4
Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride was a starting-point of the American Revolution. Likewise, The Revere’s “Midnight Ride” is the starting point for this “Revolutionary Golf Experience.” From the elevated first tee, you’ll stare down the sloping fairway toward the purple mountain majesty of Mt. Charleston. A well struck drive aimed at the mountain’s summit will lead to an easy mid-iron shot into the large green. Make a birdie here and get your own personal “revolution” off to a great start.

No. 2, Old Ironside
591 yards, par 5
We named the Revere’s second hole in honor of the U.S.S. Constitution, one of America’s most famous early warships. The Constitution was given the nickname “Old Ironside,” but the secret to the ship’s seeming invincibility wasn’t iron. It was the copper sheeting Paul Revere applied to its hull. Likewise, we think you’ll find this challenging par 5 just as unsinkable. The tees are perched along the walls of the canyon, well above the fairway. Favoring the right side of the fairway will allow you to take advantage of the natural slope for more distance. A tee shot to the left will leave you with a blind lay-up shot.

No. 3, Brown Beauty
442 yards, par 4
Like Paul Revere’s horse, this hole has a wild, free spirit. To tame it you’ll have to favor accuracy over distance. Bunkers guard the rightside of the fairway, and a desert wash runs the entire length of the hole on the left. Also, the fairway narrows as it gets closer to the green and anything too long or left will drop into the canyon and be lost for good. Favor the right side of the green with your approach.

No. 4, Lexington Green
182 yards, par 3
Lexington Green is where the patriots roused by Revere first fought the British troops. And, like the red-coated British, the large green on this par 3 is an easy target. Just make sure you avoid the large pot bunker in front and be mindful of the pin position. The two tiered-green can make putting a challenge.

No. 5, Bridgewater
400 yards, par 4
Revere made bells for the churches in Bridgewater, Mass. And, while crossing the water that dominates nearly the entire leftside of this hole may not require a bridge, one may come in handy. If you’re playing from the back, you’ll have a forced carry over the water toward a fairway back-dropped with views of the entire Las Vegas Valley. Trust the yardage markers when approaching the green. It has a false front that can be very deceptive.

No. 6, North Church
384 yards, par 4
This par 4 is the farthest point north on the golf course. And, if you can stay out of the bunkers on the right, you won’t have any trouble until you start your approach to the green. But, then the old “one-if-by-land, two-if-by-sea” bit takes on a whole new meaning. The “land” in this equation is a scary pot bunker hiding in the back-right side of the green. It could easily cost you a stroke. The “sea” on the other hand is the lake that curls around the green’s front-right.

No 7, King’s Chapel
489 yards, par 5
A bell cast by Revere in 1816 still rings in Boston’s King’s Chapel. And, Revere himself has described it as “the sweetest bell ever made.” Likewise, you might feel this par 5 is one of the sweetest golf holes ever conceived after experiencing it for yourself. The tee boxes are perched on a sheer canyon wall 60 feet above the fairway, giving you plenty of carry with your driver. From there your second shot is uphill to a stunning green complex framed by a huge multi-tiered waterfall and lake. It has the effect of an outdoor amphitheater which surrounds you with the sound of running water. The green itself has two shelves, one four feet above the other, and is protected in the front by several large bunkers. Finally, before walking off the green, take a moment to glance backwards down the fairway. The view of the Vegas Valley below will take your breath away.

No. 8, Bell Tower
223 yards, par 3
Like a classic bell tower in a Colonial village, this long par-three sets high up on a ridge, giving you a commanding view of the surrounding area. But, once you’ve admired the view, take a serious look at the task at hand. The green has a wide front and it narrows towards the back. Control your distance carefully and stay to the right or your shot could end up falling down into the canyon below.

No. 9, The Revolution
444 yards, par 4
To win a revolution, you need a lot of firepower. And, that’s exactly what’s needed on this long par 4. It’s not tricky, but length off the tee is important. Thankfully, the landing areas are generous. The huge green slopes from back to front and easily accepts a long second shot.

No. 10, Lantern’s Light
379 yards, par 4
The tees are elevated well above the fairway, giving you an impressive view of Las Vegas’ “lantern lights.” However, despite any temptation you may have to “light one up” from the tee box, the fairway bunkers put the emphasis on accuracy more than distance. The longer you hit it, the more trouble the fairway bunkers will be. Instead, use a long-iron off the tee to avoid the danger and hit a wedge into the long, shallow green. Just make sure your second shot carries the desert wash in front of the green.

No. 11, Longfellow
625 yards, par 5
Named after the poet who authored the famed “Midnight Ride of Paul Revere,” this is the longest hole on the golf course, and to play it well is pure poetry. Thanks to a double fairway, broken by pockets of natural vegetation, players can choose between two routes to the green after hitting their tee shots. The right-hand fairway is the safer route to the green for high-handicap players. Yet, its wider landing areas and more forgiving design are countered by a more challenging approach shot to the green which is well protected from that angle by a large bunker and natural vegetation. By contrast, the leftside fairway is much tighter. Yet, those who risk a second shot here are rewarded with a shorter route and better, less obstructed angle to the pin.

No. 12, One If By Land
422 yards, par 4
The lay of the land creates the challenge on this par 4. Bunkers boarder the entire right side of the fairway and you’ll be staring down into the Las Vegas Valley from your second shot on. The topography makes the green appear to be higher in the back than it is in the front. In truth, the green slopes away from you, making distance control very important.

No. 13, Two If By Sea
238 yards, par 3
The “sea” is the last thing you want to “see” on this hole. If you do, it means you’ve over shot the green and “went into the drink.” Instead, choose a club that will allow you to carry the three very large pot bunkers that block your view of the green’s front third without going over. If you do hit it too long, you’ll find yourself in the large bunker that wraps around the back of the green, or worse, in the water that lies beyond.

No. 14, 19 North Square
442 yards, par 4
The address of Revere’s colonial home provides the name for this par 4. And, like any good abode, you will find it to be both comfortable and inviting. The hole plays towards Black Mountain with a very wide landing area off the tee. Aim your shot towards the middle left of the fairway to avoid an undriveable desert area on the right. From there, you’ll, need a good long-iron shot to carry the desert wash that fronts the hole’s accommodating green.

No. 15, TBAC
361 yards, par 4
When Paul Revere made his famous ride, he warned his countrymen that “The British Were Coming!” On this hole, you may want to warn your fellow players that “The Bunkers Are Coming!” In fact, there are 15 of them lying in wait for you on this fairway and around the green. The trick is to keep the ball down the middle of the fairway. The trouble lies mostly to the sides. Choose a three-wood off the tee for better control. With your second shot you’ll need to carry a desert wash to the green. The green is very deep, and there’s a horseshoe-shaped ridge in its center. So, be mindful of the pin position unless you want to be left with a difficult putt.

No. 16, Fireback
534 yards, par 5
Revere rose to prominence making these accessories for colonial fireplaces. And, you’ll have a good chance to enhance your standing with a birdie on this fun par 5. Thanks to the carry this hole’s elevated tee will give you, you have a chance to reach the green in two. But, to do so requires two excellent shots. A dry wash crosses the fairway in front of the green, and will surely swallow your ball if you come up short. If you doubt your skills, lay up short of the wash and hit a wedge into the green. If you miss, miss right. A ridge on that side will often kick miss-hit balls back onto the green. Talk about Divine Providence.

No. 17, Castle Island
166 yards, par 3
From the back, players are faced with a dramatic tee shot that must carry an impressive waterfall and lake complex on the left. However, from the forward tees, less accomplished players can take a safer route to the green which is bordered on the right by a lake and second waterfall. Either way, the mountain views which form the backdrop are sensational, and the long, undulating green makes for an enjoyable putting challenge.

No. 18, Anthem
431 yards, par 4
The National Anthem sums up the American spirit. Likewise, our “anthem” sums up what play here is all about -- beauty, fun and challenge. Playing to the west, this par 4 features outstanding views of snowcapped Mt. Charleston as it sweeps to the right. The leftside of the fairway is heavily bunkered and an intimidating ledge along the right side of the fairway drops into a 30-foot-deep grassy hollow just past the turnpoint of the hole. Players who successfully negotiate these obstacles are faced with an approach shot to the wide, shallow green that must carry the bunker guarding the front left portion of the green. A fitting crescendo to your revolutionary golf experience.

The Revere rises out of the crags and canyons in the southeast corner of Las Vegas to deliver an exhilarating golfing experience with phenomenal unobstructed views. This true undulating desert course is 7,143 yards at its longest, but offers tee boxes to suite every level of skill. The Revere golf course sits in three separate canyons and has over 400 feet of elevation change throughout the course. With spectacular water features and breathe taking views of the Las Vegas Valley below, The Revere is a must play while visiting Las Vegas.