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
Best course in vegas
The 3 X 18 hole courses are always in the best condition, and I look forward to playing there again. The food and the staff are also very polite and helpful .
WIndy!
Great course, greens are true but deceptive. Very windy that day, makes a 128 slope seems like 148!
Very well-maintained fairways and greens
Will definitely come back to play the other courses in this resort!
The course and the scenery super!
Our first time there. The indoor staff, starter and rangers were very friendly. The course played at a good pace 3:45!
If the opportunity presents itself, we'd go back in a heart beat.
Sun and Wind on the Sun Course
The weather was pretty cooperative this day, slight breeze and mostly sunny. The course played hard and fast as did the greens. It really helped to be playing with a friend who had been on the course previously as the landing areas are not obvious from the tee box. I recommend a yardage book the first time you play, even the GPS didn't tell all.
The greens are what make this course tougher to play, you think the break is too the valley when in fact it's towards downtown Las Vegas.
Staff was friendly, helpful, and very professional. Facilities are very nice, pro shop is well stocked with a wide variety to clothes and accessories.
Fun course to play, you will enjoy this course if the weather is good.
This course was in great condition.
I would like to play again. A very challenging course. The pace of play was good.
Great Course
Fantastic condition for a course that sees it's fair share of weather conditions. It's challenging, especially if you can't keep the driver straight - getting into the scrabble/rough will be a ball lost or at least one penalty stroke trying to regain the fairway.
Great course design and layout.
This is an extremely fare and challenging course. Greens were very true, no tricks breaks less than one would think. Greens hold shot and long approach shots.
1st group off
We had the 1st teetime of the day, our foursome played in 3 hour, course conditions are superb, fairways provide for a wide landing area yet pose many good challenges. The greens rolled well and had some subtle and not so breaks but were very fair. All in all, a great value for a great course.
Very Well Maintained Course
This is a great course and worth the drive. Greens, fairways, traps and tee boxes are all in excellent condition. If the weather forecasters are calling for a windy day, I might recommend another track, as there isn't much around to slow block the path. Great track otherwise, and highly recommended.
Our Favorite
Always great to play there. The staff is so friendly.
Most play well in Vegas
really enjoyed this course, pace of play was great
Well worth the drive
Piute, Sun Mountain was an excellent experience and well worth the 20 minute drive from Vegas. Played in December, the course was in good shape and the greens rolled very nice.
A great course in North Las Vegas
Excellent course in very good condition. Just outside North Las Vegas it is worth the drive. Three courses at one location.
Phenomenal Conditions
Best greens and fairways I've seen in the south west. Very well maintained and greens were fast and firm. Pace of play was great and course layout was interesting. Got a great GOLFNOW rate on a superior course. It is exposed and a little windy outside Las Vegas but still a short ride from the strip.
Phenomenal Conditions
Best greens we've played on in a long time. Fairways are awesome and there are multiple tees to choose from. It is harder than it looks. It was very windy and cool for us but I can't wait to go back again. Clubhouse fod was great and the prices were extremely reasonable. PLAY IT!