Hole No. 8
Shadow Creek
North Las Vegas, Nevada
18th hole; par 5, 527 yards

Architect Tom Fazio once said that today's designers can do anything with money and imagination. The ultimate proof is Shadow Creek's stunning, reachable par-5 18th. What started as a poker table-flat site in the desert north of The Strip was transformed into this rollicking closing hole. From an elevated tee, ambitious players will challenge a water carry on both shots via a series of three lakes separated by waterfalls. Opt for the three-shot route and you'll still have to fly water. The beauty factor is striking, but the strategy demands are even stronger.