Strict controls and smart re-use means the water that happens on Vegas links stays on Vegas links. Fact: A single, 18-hole round of golf at a typical Las Vegas golf course requires 2,507 gallons of water. That's not "virtual water," it's the actual amount of water that has to be sprinklered onto the golf course to get it ready, each night, for each golfer.
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