The Las Vegas Country Club: Chronicle of an Icon

About this book

The art of the deal was perfected at the Las Vegas Country Club. For fifty years the movers and shakers-among them bankers attorneys entertainers business leaders and yes mobsters-have been drawn to "the Beverly Hills of Las Vegas" to play golf eat lunch and chart the future of this world-renowned city. From Dean Martin to Kirk Kerkorian the clubs members have been key players in the building of Las Vegas into the major international force that it is today. The brainchild of maverick entrepreneur Marvin Kratter The Las Vegas Country Club became an iconic community force under the visionary guidance of Las Vegas legends Irwin Molasky Merv Adelson Moe Dalitz and Allard Roen. And it also evolved into the social mecca of a young Las Vegas. The club has a glorious sports history having hosted many high-profile professional golf tournaments and provided court time for tennis greats. A whos who of celebrities has reveled in the clubs lush grounds including Frank Sinatra Bill Clinton Andre Agassi Bill Cosby and many more.