New Nevada City Might Give Las Vegas Residents New Options For Living

Whenever I hear about Coyote Springs, I think of the golf course. It's about an hour north of Las Vegas, right off of I-93 (the Great Basin Highway). You know that Loves Travel Stop you pass on the I-15 on your way to Mesquite? Instead of continuing on that highway, you veer left, like you're going to Ely.

About half an hour past that point, you hit Coyote Springs. Which, at present, is not much more than that golf club. But there are forces behind developing that area that have been working for two decades to make it happen. In fact, Senator Harry Reid originally gathered people in 2006 to celebrate the building of the new city.

But there have been a lot of hurdles since. Developers have hit all kinds of litigations and other snags, most recently issues regarding water supply. But the developers, San Francisco's Seeno brothers, are determined to move the project along. And more than $300 million has already been put into the community, the Review Journal reported.

On the contrary, the plans for the 40,000 acre plot of land are pretty elaborate. Including about 160,000 homes and a casino resort. And in the beginning, at least one small general store and healthcare facility. But that's just until people start moving in. Then Coyote Springs could grow into a city of about 250,000 residents. To put that into perspective, Pahrump's 2023 population was recorded as about 42,500. And Mesquite has about 22,000 people currently.

So what does this have to do with Las Vegas residents? Well, the more Las Vegas grows, the more expensive land parcels are getting. And it's getting harder and harder for developers to find good parcels of land to build on. But people moving into Las Vegas for work are still going to need somewhere to live.

I went to high school in a city that is an hour north of Los Angeles. And it grew pretty quickly when housing in L.A. got ridiculous. Cities within driving distance of a major city have a lot of appeal for people. Some want to get more for their housing dollar. Others just want to avoid the daily grind of the city life.

Just a quick ride from Valley of Fire, Coyote Springs is surrounded by a lot of nature and clear skies. And there are a lot of stars to see beyond the haze of the Las Vegas strip.

If they can just get the legal stuff figured out, Coyote Springs might actually happen, finally.

- Wendy Rush, 96.3 KKLZ

People come from all over to Las Vegas for the numerous amenities we offer. World class restaurants, some of the longest-running shows in the country, and more gambling than you can shake a slot machine at. But there's one amenity that's often overlooked by those not particular for the sport. Golfing. Las Vegas is home to some of the best golf courses in the country. And we have over 50 courses for locals and tourists alike to enjoy. That's enough to visit a different one every week for nearly a year.

And this isn't a new hobby Sin City has found. Golf has been a staple in Las Vegas since the Rat Pack made it a favorite part of their lifestyle. The National Golf Club in Las Vegas first opened in 1961 a(under the name "Stardust Country Club") and was a favorite for all four members of the Rat Pack.

Stories have been told about the musicians playing a round or two and then spending their evenings in the bar. Enjoying the cuisine, drinking at the bar, and entertaining friends with their music. And when it comes to golf itself, rumor has it Peter Lawford and Dean Martin were the two best players of the bunch.

Fast forward sixty years and the game still brings people from all over to Las Vegas and beyond. Southern Nevada even outside of Sin City has some impressive courses. In fact, one of the top 10 in the country that was just named by Home To Go is in Mesquite. Another is right here in our Las Vegas back yard.

From professional golf competitions to bachelor parties, Las Vegas courses are a must-do on any golfers bucket list. Home To Go recently ranked the best courses in the country. Here are the top ones in or near Southern Nevada.

- Wendy Rush, 96.3 KKLZ

TPC is a private golf club in Summerlin. It's the place where Tiger Woods first scored his PGA tour victory at the 1996 Shriners Children’s Open. And the establishment still prides itself on having PGA-tour quality standards. It has won an award for best golf course by Golf Digest.

Two golf courses from the top 10 list come from Scottsdale, Arizona. The Troon North Golf Club has natural ravines, and granite boulders in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak. This course is considered the crown jewel of Scottsdale. And it's no surprise, having been designed by British Open Champion Tom Weiskopf .

Wolf Creek opened in Mesquite Nevada in 2000. Since then, golfers from all over the world have come to play amongst the white sand bunkers and brilliant green fairways. Their website says they aim to provide the "Ultimate Golf Experience" for every visitor.

Rustic Canyon Golf Course in Moorpark, California celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. Rather than being designed with blueprints, Rustic Canyon was sculpted around its natural landscape. This course is open to the public and high on golfers' bucket lists.

The second course to land on this list from Scottsdale, Arizona is the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. It offers two award-winning courses for its visitors. And this course is unique in a special way. That is that it's not surrounded by homes or other buildings. This course is surrounded only by nature. Giving golfers a very peaceful ambience for the game.

Follow us! Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.