Sun Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
About
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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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S.(2021 #14)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000007738596 on 07/23/2026
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Photo submitted by u000007738596 on 07/23/2026
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Photo submitted by LtQuVKLmVfV4H4foSbYw on 03/24/2026
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Photo submitted by elliotyoon on 01/07/2026
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Picturesque number five is a great–though quite intimidating–driving hole. A cluster of five bunkers guards the right side, which is the shorter route to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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The par-4 sixth hole, ranking as the #1 index, tops out at 426 yards. While not a terrifying hole, it demands four good shots for a par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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he serpentine fairway at eleven, the course’s second-longest par-5, wriggles uphill past six strategically-placed bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Dye reveled in the creation of optical illusions: at the 219-yard 14th, it is hard to tell (even from this more elevated view than the tee’s) that the two larger bunkers rest some 45 yards short of the green, not next to it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Fifteen is about as clever as a short par-4 gets. A split fairway, separated by three large bunkers, allows for strategic play from tee to green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Sun Mountain’s par-4 eighteenth, captured about an hour before sunset. The large pond runs down most of the hole’s left side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Crazy blue water! Photo submitted by Hungryheffer253 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Hungryheffer253 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u7629157 on 09/15/2024
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Photo submitted by joedeekelly on 08/20/2024
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Photo submitted by JakobGreek on 06/13/2024
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Photo submitted by JakobGreek on 06/13/2024
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Photo submitted by u000002163090 on 01/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u000006817895 on 12/08/2022
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Photo submitted by RSGolfGirl on 09/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007652976 on 04/16/2022
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I’ll be baaack Photo submitted by jett2ivyy on 11/04/2021
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Photo submitted by Jerrydidit on 06/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004591438 on 02/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161025610 on 01/06/2021
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Photo submitted by pribyl on 11/03/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by xkyleclark3 on 06/13/2018
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18th Holes Photo submitted by xkyleclark3 on 06/13/2018
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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View from the clubhouse. (Snow Mountain Course) Photo submitted by u000001263809 on 08/28/2015
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A beautiful par 3. Photo submitted by u000001263809 on 08/28/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by u000001366249 on 09/09/2014
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great closing hole Photo submitted by jallman1 on 02/05/2014
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beautiful yet very demanding par 3 Photo submitted by jallman1 on 02/05/2014
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eagle grabs some lunch Photo submitted by jallman1 on 02/05/2014
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Photo submitted by Bo2267202 on 12/11/2013
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Photo submitted by schmittj on 11/21/2013
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Photo submitted by ddanmurphy13 on 06/06/2013
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Paiute Sun Course Photo submitted by THEREPAIRER on 05/17/2013
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Eyelash Sandtrap Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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Road Runner Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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The Lake at Sun Mountain Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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Over the Mountain top Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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Golf in the dessert Photo submitted by lyla on 11/03/2012
Golfer Reviews
Fabulous day at Sun Mountain Paiute
Great course and perfect weather. Staff was all very friendly and pace of play was great. Take a rock club that you don't mind hitting out of the desert.
Great Course
The Paiute courses are great and the facility is great too. You will be treated like a king the minute you pull in the parking lot.
The Course is in excellent condition and very scenic.
The course in well kept, fairways are great and greens
are perfect. The course marshal kept us informed of
the slow pace in some holes. Par 3's are good and
challenging. Overall...This Golf Course is great!
Vic Pineda
the staff
Every time I play the course the staff is getting very rude. Yesterday course removed all players from the course then closed the golf course due to flash flooding. After the round I approached the staff about a rain check & they told me 2 things (1) that the course was not responsible for my rain check as I booked with golf now & when I informed the course that due to the conditions that we only played 6 holes in the 2 hours from our tee time, I was accused of telling lies to get the rain check. It was cart path only & we were delayed 15-20 minutes during a rain shower. Then we waited nearly 45 minutes to be evacuated from the course as there was flash flooding.
Pristine conditions
This course is in really nice condition and a good challenge. We played it in a brisk wind that made it a really tough. Fairways are lush and the greens are smooth and true. Don't over read the break though! Make the drive from Vegas and you won't be disappointed.
Always a great time!
We played the "sun course" and had a great time.
The rough was a little tall because of rains a few days earlier. The starter pointed this out before we teed off.
Fairways and greens are in great shape. Very interesting Pete Dye course.
Amazing
Out in the middle of nowhere is a hidden Las Vegas gem called Paiute. Everything about this place is top notch. Huge clubhouse with stocked pro shop and huge bar area amongst the dining room. Pristine practice area with huge buckets of range balls and chipping and putting greens right there. I've lived in Vegas for over a year now and I can't believe I've waitrd this long to play. There's so many nice courses for locals to play, but this is by far my new favorite. Can't beat the Golfnow price of $29.
The tee boxes were perfectly maintained and clean...not full of divots and uneven areas. Fairways are green and lush. The roughs are kept at a decent length and are a bit of a challenge to hit the perfect shot out thus this keep it in the fairway. The fairways are pretty wide at preferred landing areas.
Now for the greens...best in Vegas. They are large and in immaculate condition. Not full of ball marks but I still fixed those that were left behind. These greens roll so true and smooth...not all bumpy like most overplayed corses around. At the end of September you'd think they'd be full of repaired ballarks but for some reason they heal quickly especially considering how much play these courses get.
The started approached us at the first tee and asked if we'd like to start on the back cuz of a Firestone that had just teed off ahead of us. He went and checked the 10th and came back with an all clear. Glad we did cuz we blazed thru the entire round without seeing or waiting on anyone. This place was packed and yet you get the feel that you've got the course all to yourself. A must play for anyone that values a top notch golf course...a bit of a drive but so very well worth it!
Piaute
2nd time playing Sun. Beautiful course great condition, surrounded by the desert with distant views of mountains in all directions with no houses within miles. Greens were in very in very good condition and rolled true a bit on the fast side. Good time had by all in our group.
Course is a bit out of the way north of Las Vegas, but worth the trip.
Wow! What a course!
Just arriving at the course, we could not believe the Hot Deal of 35USD we got through GolfNow. Stunning scenery with the mountains in the background and the course looking great. Out on the course we just laughed. The course was in mint condition with excellent fairways and simply fantastic greens, and we even had to stop a couple of times to take some pictures on the front nine. Very good layout with every hole almost separated from the others so you felt almost alone on the course.
And how about 6 beers for 16USD from the service cart? =)
The course is definetly worth playing at the usual rate, and if you find the kind of deal we did, well, it's simply unbeatable value for money. We won't look anywhere else but Paiute for our coming rounds in Vegas. =)
I like the Sun Mountain course, because more mature and natural
I liked that the Marshalls were actively attempting to keep timely golf play.
Sun Course at Paiute
It was exceptional. As Paiute always is. Every aspect was great!!!
Beautiful course!
One of the best kept courses I've ever played. It offers some challenge, but also has some forgiving holes. Would love to go back, especially for that hot deal price I got.
Golf in Vegas
Great option for a round of golf during your vegas trip. It's a few minutes further than some but has beautiful views to go along with great course conditions. One of three courses so lots of options for a day of 36.
Paiute Sun Course
This was well worth the cost and drive. Beautiful course full of wildlife and the scenary is stunning. Friendly staff, arrived alittle early had breakfast, hit some practice balls which were included and was able to get out ahead of schedule. I would like to try the mountain course on our next visit.
Beautiful couse to play
I had 4some reserved at 12:15. We had arrived about 30 minutes before and checked in. Starter allowed us to go to tee box whenever we are ready. The weather was gorgeous because it was a little cloudy making a little cooler than usual. The fairway greens are very good and the putting greens were beautiful. We had very good pace with no waiting each hole. It took 4 hours to finish. It was very pleasant to play at Paiute Golf Course.
Great Course - don't miss any of the Paiute courses
This course and the two others are all excellent. Fairways are fairly wide but have various mounds and bunkers. All three courses are in excellent condition. Fairways are lush & greens are well groomed. Courses can be expensive but Golfnow makes them reasonable if you are willing to play a little later. Wolf is probably the best of the three courses. Setting is also superb - no houses just beautiful background. Range and putting & chipping greens excellent - included. The rough is a desert - bring a "rock" club.
Great golf course
From the time we got there till we left this place was top notch!! Course was in immaculate shape, staff was friendly and helpful and the facility's at Paiute are first class. The scenery around the course is some of tbe best in Las Vegas. Worth the drive and the money
great desert golf experience
This course was in the best condition of the 3 we played on our trip. The greens were in excellent shape. The layout was challenging. I am using one of our trip photos as my computer desktop image.
Play in the morning
The Sun Course at Paiute is a beautiful desert course, but you want to pay the extra to get a morning tee time. I played on June 16 with a 12:00 tee time and by the end of the round the temperature was 107. The wind picked up around 12;00 as well and was blowing 25 -40 mph, We arrived at the course early 10;30, and even though no one was on the first 3 holes, we were told we had an afternoon tee time and that is when we have to tee off. If you want to enjoy the course tee off before 8;00.
One of the best course
I have played many courses in my time and I would have to rate this course up there at the top....great course overall and a very professional staff...