Rio Secco Golf Club
Rio Secco Golf Club delivers an exhilarating desert golf experience with an 18-hole championship course that blends wide fairways and challenging greens. Set in the arid terrain of Henderson, it offers panoramic views, strategic design, and outstanding practice facilities to suit a broad range of golfers.
Course Overview
Set against the rugged desert landscape of Henderson, Nevada, Rio Secco Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course that challenges and rewards players across all skill levels. Designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, the course features wide fairways carved through undulating desert terrain and steep elevation changes that test shot selection and distance control. From the elevated tee boxes, golfers can take in sweeping views that stretch toward the Las Vegas skyline, providing an ever-present visual anchor amid the arid environment.
Rio Secco’s layout invites a strategic approach. The wide fairways welcome players to wield their drivers confidently, yet the desert rough and striking bunkers stand ready to punish wayward shots. Greens here demand precision and touch, with slopes that require deft reads and confident putting strokes. The desert winds add a subtle, shifting element that calls for adaptability and measured tempo.
While the course presents a stern test for lower handicaps, it remains approachable for mid- to high-handicappers thanks to generous landing areas and thoughtfully positioned hazards. This balance makes Rio Secco a compelling destination for groups with mixed abilities or those looking to sharpen their tactical game.
Beyond the course itself, Rio Secco is anchored by exceptional practice facilities, including a well-maintained driving range and short game areas that allow players to fine-tune every aspect of their play before teeing off. The clubhouse offers a contemporary setting for post-round relaxation, with dining options that overlook the course, enhancing the connection between game and environment.
Players should be prepared for desert conditions, favoring sturdy footwear suited to walking over rocky terrain and staying hydrated under the Nevada sun. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons, as the course remains a favored stop for locals and visitors alike.
Rio Secco’s distinctive blend of open vistas, desert challenges, and a layout that rewards both power and precision ensures a memorable round. This course stands as a beacon for those seeking a desert golf experience that balances natural beauty with rigorous design.
Course Highlights
Rio Secco is distinguished by its desert-style layout with expansive fairways and dramatic elevation shifts that provide challenging approaches to well-contoured greens. The course frames multiple holes with panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline and the surrounding desert hills. It boasts a high-quality practice facility and a clubhouse offering exemplary service and dining. Recent renovations have enhanced bunker placement and course conditioning, maintaining Rio Secco’s reputation as a premier desert golf destination.
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Guest Reviews
Kent Scantland
Rio Secco was the fourth course on our trip, and the perfect spot to finally pull out the driver and let it rip. After tighter layouts earlier in the tour, this course felt wide open and freeing—long, scenic, and built for power. The layout is beautiful, weaving through desert terrain with stunning views and even a glimpse of the Vegas skyline in the distance. Every hole offered something unique, and the overall experience was top-tier. Great pace, great conditions, and a perfect blend of playability and challenge. Definitely a highlight of the trip.
bruce Lee
I played a round in the 107 degree heat and was satisfied with the course.
Summer Berry
Very beautiful corse!
Andrew Majsterski
This golf course is incredible! The tee boxes are beautiful, the fairways (except for two) are like carpet, and the greens will destroy you with the slopes. Three cheers for not looking for your ball in the rocks! Don't even try.
Mike Scriber
I was really disappointed in the course. It was in really rough shape and not worth the price. I was tempted to go in the pro shop and ask for some sort of refund. It is not worth the price as a non resident. Please don’t let the photos on the website fool you, it’s nowhere near what they per tray. The only thing it had going for it was the views. Unfortunately I didn’t take any pictures
Michael Dougherty
I would give it 3 stars today, but the staff was great and the facilities are great. The course was in pretty bad shape, definitely bumping the balls in the fairways a good part of the time-not horrid, but not great. The real bummer was the green speeds though. They looked healthy, however the grass is long and they might be running at an 8, maybe even down to a 7. Not sure what their issue is, other courses in the area like Boulder Creek are still pure and running at good paces for summer time. I am sure I will play it again someday, hopefully when it is in top shape.
Chasing Daylight Podcast
I’ll first preface this review by saying the course is not, in its current state, worth five stars. But when the fairway bunker renovations are finished, it will undoubtedly be a 5-star course. Everything about Rio Secco is fantastic, well, maybe not everything. The price surge in the valley seems to have hit the maximum here. But I get it. If people continue to pay, they will keep raising the rates. So aside from the current renovations and pricing structure, the golf is outstanding. They have a world-class practice facility, a meticulously manicured course, some of the best views of the Vegas skyline, the Butch Harmon School, and a fantastic restaurant. The pro shop is well stocked with a wide variety of apparel and goodies to commemorate your outing. Hopefully, one day the prices we come back to earth cause that’s the only reason I’m not playing there every month.
Andrew Majsterski
This golf course is incredible! The tee boxes are beautiful, the fairways (except for two) are like carpet, and the greens will destroy you with the slopes. Three cheers for not looking for your ball in the rocks! Don't even try.
Ashleigh Henry-Edge
This was my first time playing in the USA and what a golf course this is. The staff in the pro shop were very helpful and was absolutely immaculate. I picked up the rental set of club outside the front of the clubhouse by the golf carts and proceeded to an amazing grass and sand driving range. Balls were readily available on the range which conveniently had a halfway house in front of it to grab snacks and drinks. The course was in great condition and was a tough test for a 13 handicapper in myself. I played from the white tees. The greenkeeping staff out on the course were very friendly and said hi whenever I passed them. The surrounding views were stunning and was an amazing day. The pro shop had a huge variety of apparel, golf clubs, shoes, gloves, balls, accessories etc. I forgot the two guys working in the shop, I think it was Joe and chase but they were so friendly and helpful and even gave me and my wife a free drink token for the restaurant. Highly recommend!
Michael Dougherty
I would give it 3 stars today, but the staff was great and the facilities are great. The course was in pretty bad shape, definitely bumping the balls in the fairways a good part of the time-not horrid, but not great. The real bummer was the green speeds though. They looked healthy, however the grass is long and they might be running at an 8, maybe even down to a 7. Not sure what their issue is, other courses in the area like Boulder Creek are still pure and running at good paces for summer time. I am sure I will play it again someday, hopefully when it is in top shape.
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Course Details
Access & Location
2851 Grand Hills Dr, Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Modern clubhouse with restaurant, pro shop, and event spaces
Walking is permitted and encouraged; course terrain includes elevation changes and some rocky areas. Proper footwear recommended for comfort and stability.
Advance tee time reservations recommended; walk-up availability may be limited during peak periods
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