Nevada, USA
Rio Secco Golf Club
Course Highlight
Designed by 'Open Doctor' Rees Jones, this Las Vegas desert canyon masterpiece features six holes weaving through steep canyons, highlighted by the 'Cathedral Hole' 6th and the dramatic par-4 16th surrounded by rocky cliffs on three sides, home to Butch Harmon School of Golf where Tiger Woods set the course record of 64.
Tournament History
Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (2008-2014)
About the Course
A former member of Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public Courses and currently ranked 16th in Nevada, Rio Secco Golf Club stands as one of Las Vegas' most challenging desert layouts. Home to the Butch Harmon School of Golf, the course holds Tiger Woods' record-breaking 64 and has hosted elite events including the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (featuring PGA, Champions, and LPGA Tour players) and the Tiger Woods Charity Jam. The unforgettable 6th hole—dubbed 'Cathedral'—is a 409-yard par-4 framed by towering rock walls, demanding a precise tee shot into a narrow fairway with the green guarded on all sides. The signature 7th, a par-3 surrounded by desert cliffs and canyon gorges, requires absolute precision. Six holes wind through canyons, six perch atop plateaus, and six run along a dry riverbed, creating dramatic elevation changes throughout. The back nine offers commanding views of the Las Vegas Strip, while lightning-fast greens and narrow fairways make thoughtful club selection the ultimate test.