Sun Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort: View from #1
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4.8
615 Reviews (615)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
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4.9
27 Reviews (27)
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5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
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4.9
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4.8
60 Reviews (60)
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4 Stars
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4.8
Value
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Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
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4.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert/Links
Par 72
Length 7112 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.4

At the Sun Mountain course at the Las Vegas Paiute Resort, Pete Dye uses the rolling terrain in an almost links-style design.

Straying from fairways can put you in the fescue grass, but this isn't the ball-gobbling fescue you'd expect from Dye. If anything Sun Mountain plays easier than Snow Mountain. The 140 slope rating from the back tees might even seem a little inflated when you're out on the course.

Which isn't to say it's a complete pushover. It's still a Dye after all. It still has bunkers you'll remember. Or lose sleep over.

Take the green-guarding bunker on the 219-yard par-3 14th. It is so steep in front that you almost have to hit the ball straight up in the air to get it out successfully. Some hackers become so unnerved by this bunker that they hit out backward, going back toward the fairway to escape. Yes, even at his kindler, gentler best, Pete Dye can make golfers retreat on a course.

Sun does not hit you with much water, but it makes good use of the vast Paiute landscape. There are huge desert areas between the holes, giving each hole a sense of isolation. You're not going to be observing someone's shank on a parallel fairway.

Also known as Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort - Tav-Ai-Kaiv Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 40 tees
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.8
615 Reviews (615)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
19th Hole Scenic Views 37
Patio Dining 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 58
Water Hazards 46
Undulating Greens 30
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 54
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Advanced Golfers 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 63
Convenient to the City 20
In the 'Burbs 6

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Great course

Wind gust to 40 mph took a little away from experience but still appreciated the natural beauty and superb conditions. My only criticism of this beautiful facility is the carts are sooo slow and seats are all duct taped on the corners. They need to be replaced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great outing

The course was immaculate the pace of play was just over 4 hours. Highly Recommend any of the 3 courses there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Great Experience

This was the second of the 3 courses at Paiute I have played. They are a must play when traveling to Las Vegas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Awesome

The course is always in great shape.. it was a busy day so I have no problem, but it took almost 30 minutes to get my clubs from the checkin so that was the only concern I had.. still my favorite course in vegas

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Must play when in Vegas!

It makes you wonder just how much maintenance goes into these courses. They are immaculate. I wish we had these courses in CA. Great layout, great staff, great weather (92 degrees with moderate wind), great food, amazing scenery in the middle of the desert. We will be back to play the WOLF/SNOW. MUST MUST play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Desert golf in a beautiful course

Paiute GC was a mind blowing experience in terms of beauty, challenge, design, conditions and views! Played the course with my wife and walked the each hole & fairways simply to admire the nature's beauty.
I recommend this course for everyone who would like to play a round in a memorable golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good golf close to Las Vegas

nice golf but too crowdy; waiting time instead of playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Perfect conditions

The grass was on perfect conditions on both, fairways and greens the view of the mountains made this goof course wonderful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course.

Very busy and a bit pricy. Good course condition. Winds in the afternoon -- makes things a bit challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Golf with friends in Vegas

We had a foursome of ladies and a foursome of men. Ladies went first and both foursomes finished in 4 hrs. We played the Sun Mountain course and it was in excellent condition. The greens were rolling very true. We had an awesome lunch before a great round of golf! I will always go back to Paiute

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Public Course in Vegas

Fantastic scenery, challenging course. Tee boxes are well taken care of. Fairways green, clean, managed with care. Greens well placed. Cart girl came around 4 times during our round. Clubhouse is open and large. Pro shop is very well stocked. Definitely the best public course in Vegas. Granted locals get a discount but well worth it for tourists. About 20 minutes north of the strip. Played in 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem outside Vegas

this complex of courses just north of Las Vegas is OUTSTANDING.

Layout of the 3 courses provided exceptional views and great, challenging golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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