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4.8
774 Reviews (774)
5 Stars
609
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%
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750 out of 774 reviews
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4.8
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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23 out of 23 reviews
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4.8
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
46
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
51 out of 53 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
774 Reviews (774)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No mulligan in the Mojave

Paiute is a challenging lay out and a very well maintained course, which is emphasized by the stark contrast with the harshness of the surrounding Mojave Desert. If you are in LasVegas, it's worth the drive just north of the city. Fair value for the quality of the product.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Experience

Course was excellent. Great views with excellent course conditions. Staff was very friendly and could not have been a better day. A must for any Vegas golf trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I Finally play all 3.... Swag!!!!

I love all 3 courses...my favorite is Snow..Sun...then Wolfe.....Each time I've play has been for someone's Birthday. ...Awesome Staff & Courses

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive!

This is an absolutely outstanding set of golf courses and an amazing facility! The views of the desert backdrop are an unbelievable contrast to the deep green manicured fairways. The Sun course was challenging but very fair and in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good condition considering this time year!

The course was in very good condition, considering, most courses are over seating at this time, The fairways were in great shape, the greens were a little choppy they just had punched them maybe a week or so ago, it is a little pricier than I normally pay, if you have an extra $50 laying around, it's well worth your money to spend for four hours of entertainment. LOL!!! Oh and I almost forgot, for those of us who live on the southeast side of Las Vegas, it is quite the drive, enjoy!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value galore

We were puzzled as to why the Paiute couses fairways and greens were so lush compared to other Vegas courses. We had our "ahhh haaa" moment when we learned that this Indian reservation has it's own water aquaifer
,which allows them to use unlimited water. These are by far the best three courses to play in vegas. Best value, best condition. Beautiful layout!

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

Fun course with several challenges

Course would have been excellent except that greens recently punched which resulted in substandard putting conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great complex with three excellent courses

I was able to play all three courses while in Vegas. Well worth the drive from the strip. Impeccable conditions, beautiful desert courses. Fair but challenging test of golf. Wind is a factor.

One of the best golf complexes I have had the pleasure of playing. Staff very helpful and accommodating. Golfnow.com deal was awesome value .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

this course is always good

I always love Pete dyes golf course. It's been pleasure see the management keep up with such wonderful courses.i will play with my friends there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course was nice but the GREENS were hard and Fast

course was nice, only concern was the greens were very hard and nothing would sit. Repaired no ball marks so everything rolls off. Other then that was a great course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A Day at Wolf

Great course at a great price. Bring lots of balls to try and hit the island green on 15.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem of Las Vegas

Get off the strip and play this course along with Snow and Wolf. In August he fairways and greens are emaculate wih lush green grass. Outstanding practice faciliy, so get there early and take advantage of the amenities. Wonderful staff that go out of thier way to make the experience awesome. Well worth the drive, since I do two rounds, you get a great deal in the afternnon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Another Awesome Trip

This is my 3rd trip to Paiute and I was not disappointed. The facilities and course are phenomenal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

I would consider a membership here over any other golf course that I have played in Las Vegas.

The entire facility is well groomed and maintained with courteous supporting staff. I enjoyed the practice area and the course itself. The pro shop is well stocked with quality merchandise.

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

Couldn't Be Happier

Played Paiute Sun Course on a hot June day. Very fair layout with a mix of easy, hard and average holes. Course was in great shape. Greens rolled very true and weren't too fast. Fairways were very smooth. Practice range was in good condition with plenty of range balls. Carts had a small GPS unit that was helpful but was not the larger interactive displays you see at most courses. That is really my only knock against the course.

Really the only thing you need to watch out for is the ridiculous 25 mph speed limit on the road leading to the golf course from the highway. It is through the desert and there is literally nothin around and the Paiute Tribal Police patrol it non stop.

I highly recommend it.

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

Great Course. Layout. Very windy.

Great Layout too much wind for my taste. High Gusting winds all the time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Great golf course, friendly staff, and a great deal. We really enjoyed our time out on the course. They paced the golf game perfectly. We never felt hurried or pressured (I am a beginner and my fiancé has been golfing for the most part of his life). Great customer service. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect conditions

The grass is the best I have ever played and the layout if very challenging!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love the Pauite

Great course. Great facilities all at a great price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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