Shadow Creek Golf Course (Las Vegas, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
Shadow Creek Golf Course aerial view

Shadow Creek Golf Course

Las Vegas, United States

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
7,560
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 10 · 4
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Course Layout

272 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 272 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

89 bunkers
10,349 sq yd of sand — 4.9 bunkers per hole on average.
786 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
476 sq yd avg green
Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.
819 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
7.81 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 20 fairway zones.
89 bunkers · 30 greens · 20 fairway zones · 75 tee boxes · 2 water hazards.

About Shadow Creek Golf Course

Shadow Creek is an eighteen-hole golf course in North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, owned by MGM Resorts International.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 72.0 · Slope 120 · Par 72 · 7,560 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 77 +5
10 11 83 +11
15 16 88 +16
20 21 93 +21
25 27 99 +27
30 32 104 +32

Back

Rating 71.0 · Slope 115 · Par 72 · 7,102 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 75 +3
10 9 80 +8
15 14 85 +13
20 19 90 +18
25 24 95 +23
30 30 101 +29

Middle

Rating 68.9 · Slope 113 · Par 72 · 6,626 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 2 71 +-1
10 7 76 +4
15 12 81 +9
20 17 86 +14
25 22 91 +19
30 27 96 +24

Forward

Rating 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 78 +6
10 11 83 +11
15 17 89 +17
20 23 95 +23
25 28 100 +28
30 34 106 +34

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 4 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 36 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 36 72
Yards 415 435 486 581 202 507 571 200 460 3,857 437 324 405 257 493 482 622 154 529 3,703 7,560
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 4 · 507 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 16
Par 5 · 622 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 17
Par 3 · 154 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 5 · 622 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Shadow Creek Golf Course

Your Game Plan for Shadow Creek Golf Course

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,560
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
120

Back

Yards:
7,102
Par:
72
Course Rating:
71.0
Slope:
115

Middle

Yards:
6,626
Par:
72
Course Rating:
68.9
Slope:
113

Forward

Yards:
5,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Shadow Creek Golf Course?

Shadow Creek Golf Course is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,560 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,857 yards), back nine par 36 (3,703 yards).

What is the longest hole at Shadow Creek Golf Course?

The longest hole is hole 16, a par 5 playing 622 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Shadow Creek Golf Course?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 507 yards.

What should I shoot at Shadow Creek Golf Course?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.