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Dragon Ridge, in Henderson, is built into the McCullough Mountains and gets its name from a rocky ridge running atop along one of the mountains. The natural hills and valleys of the property give the course some challenging holes and rough topography. Some of these valleys have been turned into enormous desert washes and deep fairway bunkers.

DragonRidge was designed by David Druzisky and Jay Morrish and opened in 2000. The water elements come into play early during the front nine. Most of the more difficult holes are found on the back nine where the terrain gets a little more craggy. On No. 12 you'll get a chance to witness all of the Vegas Valley as you walk 562 yards uphill on one of the course's toughest par-5s. A wash that runs through the center of the hole eats up drives and bunkers surrounding the green do the same with second shots that don't lay up.

Druzisky has likened the course's feel to a storyline. Continually building up and developing character until its climax. DragonRidge's finishing hole is an epic conclusion to this course's story. At 607 yards from the Dragon tees, this par-5 starts golfers off with a forced carry of more than 230 yards. Golfers have to chose which landing area suits them best and we wary of a wash that runs the length of the hole before fronting the green.