Welcome to the South Pacific, Las Vegas style. Bali Hai Golf Club opened in 2000, and the Las Vegas Strip hasn't been the same since. The club is luxurious from top to bottom, inside and out. From the stunning golf course complete with brilliant white sand bunkers and thousands of palm trees, to one of the finest restaurants in Las Vegas, Bali Hai is breathtaking.

On the course, it doesn't get any better than this Lee Schmidt/Brian Curley design. The par-71 layout plays to 7,002 yards from the tips and gives new meaning to the word "lush." From the smooth bunkers to the endless foliage, a trip around Bali Hai is riveting. Palm trees and seven acres of water features -- including the 16th, a par 3 with an island green -- will tantalize golfers' senses.

Many holes at Bali Hai will mesmerize players, but the 16th is one of the most picturesque -- and potentially devastating -- on the course. One of the many signature holes, this one measures just 141 yards, but the true island green is an intimidating target. The good news is the green is larger than it appears. The bad news is there are two distinct tiers. Make sure your shot winds up on the proper level or three putts are a distinct possibility.

Getting past the 16th will leave golfers with two more stern gut-checks on the two closing holes. The 17th and 18th are beautiful and challenging as you finish off a round that won't be forgotten.

More than 100,000 plants and 2,500 towering palm trees add ambience to the course, and the pro shop keeps up the Bali Hai tropical theme with a great wardrobe selection and original works of art. The warm-up area for golfers is complete with an automatic ball teeing feature.

The elegant Cili restaurant overlooks the course and offers a private patio dining room. It's the perfect spot for that special occasion or just for a bite after the round.

Bali Hai Golf Club offers world-class golf and dining right on the Strip.

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