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4.8
773 Reviews (773)
5 Stars
608
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
96.6%
Recommend this course
749 out of 773 reviews
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4.8
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 23 reviews
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4.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
Paiute Sun Mountain delivers immaculate fairways, lush greens, and a breathtaking desert mountain backdrop that consistently earns top marks from recent golfers. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and a world-class practice facility make the experience genuinely first-class from arrival to final putt.

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
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 40 tees
Bunker Yes
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

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Reviews

4.8
773 Reviews (773)

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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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Outstanding

This course is well worth the drive outside of Vegas. Impeccably maintained with luscious fairways and fast greens!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Our Favorite

Always great to play there. The staff is so friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Most play well in Vegas

really enjoyed this course, pace of play was great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Fairways and greens

Will play all three golf courses this month. Nice soft sand traps too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Looks tight but don't worry, Sun Course

Really nice course in the middle of nowhere. Course conditions excellent. Lots of maintenance during play. This could be reduced. Course looks tight but plenty of room. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

sun and snow mountain courses

Played the sun mountain course for the first time.....it was awesome!!!! Got the round done in 4 hours and did the playback fee of 40 dollars for the snow mountain course. Played 2 top notch courses for an avg of 80 dollars a round. Beautiful backdrops, awesome course conditions and extreme friendly staff. Had such a good time I'm scheduling the Wolf course for tomorrow. A must play for true golf fans in Vegas!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't Miss

I've played some nice courses around the country. This one is in the top ten for sure. Manicured like a lawn are the fairways. Not a bad lie anywhere. The greens are fast and receptive. We lucked out on the weather, beautiful 80 degrees and almost no wind. If you are heading to Vegas anytime soon, put this one on your list. They also have the Snow and Wolf course. Those will be our next tee time when we go back to Vegas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed it immensely!

The staff at Paiute is incredibly helpful. We always look forward to playing any of their three courses. A must course to play in this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf with great views

We played Sun and Wolf on two consecutive days and thoroughly enjoyed both rounds. The courses are maintained to an excellent level, the layouts are interesting and challenging , and the staff were very friendly and helpful. To top it off, the views are incredible. The only disappointment was the pace of play, lots of waiting. We will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Perfect day in every way! Great conditions, manicured fairways, greens and tee boxes. Worth the visit and will go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

tough rough

The rough was incredibly thick. Difficult to get a long iron through it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is great

I love coming to Las Vegas and getting to play this course.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf

Played the 36 hole special. Sun course was in great condition. Loved the greens. Had the Dye feel but not so gimmicked to be unplayable. The staff was great plenty of drink service and water. The wolf was easier in my opinion tee to green but the greens had more traditional Pete Dye in them. Greens were a bit shaggy and bumpy just out of over seed. Great facility will play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good day

Course is in good shape. Weather ideal and pace was good. Friendly staffers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sun Mountain in September

Well cared for facilty near Las Vegas. I think a great value to play such a nice course. Enjoy the roadrunners as they beg for potato chips.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A great round of golf

My wife and I were in Las Vegas for a week and I wanted to play a round. I asked a couple of "locals" where a good place to play would be. Without hesitation they both said Paiute. Even though I had to pay the "out of town "rate, it was a good recommendation. The course was in very good condition and the greens putted true. I was paired with three "locals" who guided me on each hole. I will come back next time we are back in LV.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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