What Fore? Traditional Cache
dpo: I hate to archive any of my Stardust series caches, but its time for this one to join my other hides that have run their course. Thanks to all those who stopped by and read the history of my favorite classic Las Vegas hotel/casino
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This is the third in my Stardust Memories series.
Reachable from the sidewalk, Parking nearby, log only and bring your own pen. Please take the time to replace as you found it.If needed, feel free to replace a full log with an appropriate size piece of paper- Thanks
Steeped in a rich history and tradition, the Las Vegas National Golf Club is one of the oldest golf courses in Las Vegas, this Bert Stamps designed course opened for play in October 1961 as the Stardust Country Club. Over the years the course has had a few different names and owners.
From 1961- 1968 it was the Stardust Country Club, owned by the Stardust Hotel & Casino; in 1969, the Del Webb Corporation purchased the golf course and renamed it the Sahara-Nevada Country Club, which it remained until 1982, when it was acquired by the current owners, American Golf Corporation, who dropped Nevada from the name.
In 1994, American Golf Corporation and the Las Vegas Hilton entered into a partnership and the course was renamed the Las Vegas Hilton Country Club. In 1998, the course was renamed a final time to the Las Vegas National Golf Club.
Arnold Palmer set the original course record of 63, in 1967, during the Tournament of Champions; Palmer was the events runner up. The record held for twenty-eight years.
A favorite hangout for Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, a long-time local, remembers playing the piano in the lounge for his famous guests.
In 1995, the movie Casino, starring Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone, was filmed at Las Vegas National. The Casino house, sits off to the left of the #1 tee box, between #18 and #1 fairways.
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