Golfweek Names Four Harrah's Entertainment Golf Courses to List of 'Best 21 Casino Golf Courses...

Cascata - #2, Atlantic City Country Club - #3, Grand Bear - #7, and Rio Secco Golf Club - #19

LAS VEGAS -- Harrah's Entertainment continues to be the industry leader in offering and developing world-class, integrated resort experiences. Recently, Golfweek magazine named four Harrah's Entertainment

"It's an honor to own and operate the golf courses recognized by Golfweek, and we are very committed to providing our golfing guests the best and most memorable experiences available," said Eric Dutt, Harrah's vice president, Las Vegas Golf Operations. "And Harrah's also is pleased to have the most courses included on the list, offering a wide variety of golf intrigue and challenge that golfers from around the world will enjoy when they tee it up."

Cascata Golf Course

The highly-acclaimed, par 72, 7,137-yard Cascata, number two on the list, is a Rees Jones design approximately 20 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. The course was once called "golf's hidden treasure" by Sports Illustrated. The course also is ranked number two by Golfweek on its "2007 Best Courses You Can Play" list. Harrah's Entertainment Las Vegas hotels include: Caesars Palace, the Flamingo, Paris Las Vegas, Bally's, Harrah's, and the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Atlantic City Country Club

Atlantic City Country Club, number three on the list, is one of the most historic golf courses in the United States. It has played host to six major USGA championships. The course also was named by Golfweek as the "Top Public/Daily Fee Golf Course" in New Jersey. Harrah's Entertainment Atlantic City properties include: Caesars, Harrah's, Bally's, and Showboat.

Grand Bear Golf Course

The Jack Nicklaus-designed Grand Bear Golf Course, number seven on the list, located in Saucier, Miss, opened in 1999. The course is a par 72 and plays 7,204 yards from the tips. The course also was named to GolfDigest magazine's "Top 100 You Can Play" list for 2005-06, and is rated by Golfweek magazine as the number one golf course in Mississippi. The Grand Bear Golf Course is a key feature of Harrah's Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel & Spa.

Rio Secco Golf Club