Social Media Goes Wild For Giant Eyeball Next To Prestigious Las Vegas Course

Those playing Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas were met with a rather unusual sight...

A huge eyeball is shown on a sphere with a number of Twitter comments on the right hand side
(Image credit: Twitter: @heidiswedish)

Las Vegas, there's no denying that it's a weird and wonderful place. Obviously, it is known for its casinos and entertainment but, the city is also known for golf, with some of the best golf courses in Las Vegas hosting a number of professional events.

One of those is Wynn Golf Club, a venue that recently staged the eighth edition of The Match between Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce vs Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. However, it was the view from the golf club which was causing a big reaction on social media, with one particular landmark certainly eye-catching... quite literally!

Now, you may be wondering what that gigantic eye building is. Well, it's actually the Sphere at The Venetian Resort which, after five years of building, was eventually finished and lit up for the first time on the 4th July 2023. Officially, it opens in September this year, with the 18,600-seat arena announced by the Madison Square Garden Company.

As mentioned, the outside of the dome lights up and has already displayed many planets, a basketball and even a pumpkin. Over the weekend though, for some unknown reason, it displayed an eyeball which, obviously, caused social media to have an absolute field day!

Opened in 2005, Wynn Golf Club is one of the most prestigious courses in Las Vegas with green fees setting you back $600! Not only does it offer views of the city, but now a 366-feet tall and 516-feet wide dome which displays rather large images. As mentioned, social media found this bizarre incident hilarious and, below, we have taken a look at the best reactions.

Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°

Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°

Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x