Concord
Course: One of two Bill Casper and Greg Nash-designed courses,
the Revere at Anthem Concord plays like a desert course, but is
lush and emerald green. The Concord Course opened in 2002, three
years after its cohort, the Lexington Course. Both courses are
American Revolution themed. Holes like "One if by Land"
and
"Two if by Sea"
set the tone of the Golf Club. On the Concord Course, the Red
Rock Canyon provides splendid views while Nash and Casper's design
presents several tests. High mounding messes with golfers' length
off the tee. Some of the course's natural beauty presents it most
difficult challenges. This is most evident on the course's signature
finishing hole. This 551-yard, par-5, named "Independence,"
doesn't try to mask its desert surroundings. The hole's rough
shifts into desert bushes around the green. A rocky desert wash
fronts a 25-foot rock wall protecting the front of the hole. And
any shot that comes in too hard will be deposited in one of seven
bunkers behind the green.
Lexington
Course: The Revere at Anthem Lexington has a classic target
golf layout. At 7,143 yards, The Lexington puts a premium on shot-making
and not distance. A combination of tricky elements create the
difficulty at The Lexington. Most holes force quick decisions
by the golfer. The course's second hole quickly establishes this
theme. This 591 yard par-5's downhill fairway will add distance
to any drive to the right. However, this creates a blind second
shot. Many of the Lexington's holes force plays like this. Both
courses at Revere feature winding split fairways and large undulating
greens. The country club feel of the clubhouse is reinforced by
the play of the Lexington. Fairways are spotted with desert bunkers
but leave ample room for drives. The Lexington is a unique experience
unlike that at any other Las Vegas golf course.
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