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In a lot of ways, Mesquite is quintessentially American.
The town is located about an hour north of Las Vegas, across an expanse of largely uninhabited desert, that makes it seem far more isolated than it actually is. A jagged silhouette of sandstone peaks is constantly on the horizon, and approaching Mesquite, one can begin to make out the finer details of the etched pink cliffs and rugged rock canyons.
An hint of old west ambiance reigns in Mesquite too. It's a friendly and casual place, and driving up to the Casablanca Resort and Casino we were impressed by the way a relaxing small town flavor prevailed at this upscale resort with its big city attractions.
Over the next several days we'd get to know the town... and a number of it's resorts... as well as several of the area's many golf courses where we discovered that the region's red rock canyons hid dozens and dozens of implausibly green fairways. It was on some of those fairways that the Mesquite Amateur took place... and we were fortunate enough to be able to experience it: the camaraderie and competition of the golf, as well as the conviviality of the evening events. I'll be writing about it all over the next several days... and I look forward to reliving some awesome memories.
Mesquite's a cool little place. We stayed a few nights last year and got to play a few rounds on the Casablanca and Palms. The scenery at the Palms was amazing.
ReplyDeleteWe play in Vegas every year in late September. It's always a good time but it sounds like Mesquite might be great way to get away from the craziness for a couple of days. The courses look spectacular too.
ReplyDeleteWe missed you, but it sounds like you found a super place to play. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great time! The only thing I'd ever heard about Mesquite was when my hubby fired up the grill for his south TX smoked brisket.
ReplyDeleteThe golf looks fab-u-lous!
Your photos make me want to get out west again!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if there's any science behind it but there's something about the desert air that seems to make me play better.